BOSTON — Two weeks ago team president Cam Neely said the Bruins would view the approaching trade deadline down two paths. Based on how they played from then until March 7, the team would make plans to be buyers and plans to be sellers and then decide which was the more prudent path.

However, the 2024 postseason was injury-riddled for the Maple Leafs who were without key superstars William Nylander and Auston Matthews for parts of the series. Nylander missed the first three contests due to severe migraines while Matthews missed Games 5 and 6 after an undisclosed injury and flu-like symptoms.

The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. EST and wil be broadcast on NESN. Fans looking to watch this Bruins game can do so for free by using FuboTV ($30 off first month) or DirecTV Stream, which both offer a free trial. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available for streaming the game.

BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins and the New York Rangers face off in Eastern Conference action. Boston is 25-22-6 overall and 16-8-3 in home games. The Bruins rank first in league play serving 11.0 penalty minutes per game. New York is 12-11-2 on the road and 24-22-4 overall. The Rangers have an 18-7-3 record when scoring three or more goals.

The Boston Bruins announced today that longtime partner SCORE Boston has been selected as the recipient of a grant under the National Hockey League and National Hockey League Players’ Association Industry Growth Fund (IGF) with additional support from the Boston Bruins Foundation.

Detective Mark Joseph McKeown, 52, of Dedham, was initially slated for arraignment Monday in Brookline District Court on a single OUI count, but the hearing was delayed until Feb. 4, according to legal filings.

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The Boston Bruins may be currently in a playoff position, but it's difficult to see where they could land come March. That doesn't mean they'll rule out augmenting the lineup to stay competitive.

The Bruins, back in the playoff hunt after a 5-1-1 stretch, take on a Sabres team at the bottom of the Eastern Conference.

Marchand was asked about the rumors involving him in a potential mid-season trade ahead of the March deadline, which could make sense considering the Bruins' current placement in