The defensemen have been counted on a lot this season, with Hampus Lindholm and Charlie McAvoy both sidelined.

BOSTON — The Boston Bruins scored a pair of second-period goals and Jeremy Swayman made them hold up with a 33-save shutout ...

In the last week and a half, Charlie McAvoy has welcomed his first baby, been named a captain for Team USA, and now scored ...

The Bruins scored a pair of second-period goals and Jeremy Swayman made them hold up with a 33-save shutout for a 3-0 victory ...

Sure, the Boston Bruins were without three of their top defensemen – Charlie McAvoy (wrist), Hampus Lindholm (knee) and ...

After an ugly 7-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Jan. 28, the Boston Bruins made some notable changes to their lines at Jan.

If the Bruins are going to lock down one of the eight playoff seeds in the East, the hope rests largely on Charlie McAvoy's ...

Charlie McAvoy, who missed each of the last ... was on the second pairing with Parker Wotherspoon. Nikita Zadorov and Andrew Peeke remained together.

Sure, the Boston Bruins were without three of their top defensemen – Charlie McAvoy (wrist ... It was also the type of game when Nikita Zadorov needs to step up and make his presence felt ...

On offense, Elias Lindholm was moved back up to the second-line center spot, with Brad Marchand and Charlie Coyle as ... with Parker Wotherspoon. Nikita Zadorov and Andrew Peeke remained together.

Zadorov has two helpers, 21 hits, 13 blocked shots and 13 PIM over his last five contests. The 29-year-old defenseman is poised to take on a larger role while Charlie McAvoy (undisclosed ...