Daily Bean: Bruins Gameday; New Team in on Hellebuyck; Flyers Lose Again

The Boston Bruins face the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center on Friday night, riding a three-game winning streak. Head coach Marco Sturm kept defensive pairings and forward lines unchanged in practice, with Charlie McAvoy and Hampus Lindholm remaining together. Michael DiPietro is expected to see action during the team's weekend California road trip, which concludes against the Los Angeles Kings.

Around the NHL, the Los Angeles Kings have reportedly entered trade discussions for goaltender Connor Hellebuyck with the player's approval. The Montreal Canadiens are prepared to make an offer for Dylan Larkin if he desires a move, while the Philadelphia Flyers remain winless after a 2-1 defeat to the Detroit Red Wings.