The Boston Bruins have battled injuries throughout the season, but it appears they could be regaining full health at the perfect time.
The Bruins hold a commanding 2-0 lead over the Toronto Maple Leafs in their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series, and they might be receiving a major boost for Game 3 on Monday at Air Canada Centre in the form of Riley Nash, who suffered a head injury March 31.
#NHLBruins coach Bruce Cassidy on Riley Nash: "Riley Nash is looking good, he’ll be a guy that could go into the lineup tomorrow."
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) April 15, 2018
Nash’s potential return would leave Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy with a tough decision, especially considering Tommy Wingels could be available after being the victim of a brutal Nazem Kadri hit in Game 1. That said, it seems as though Cassidy already is leaning in a certain direction.
Cassidy on Tommy Wingels: "He was skating today, he’s very close as well. We’ve just got to decide what our best fit is for the lineup. Let's say they’re both healthy…who comes out? I think Riley, if he’s healthy, pretty good chance he’ll get in there."
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) April 15, 2018
The Bruins have maintained consistent success this season despite frequent mixing and matching of the lineup, so another adjustment should be no issue for the Black and Gold.
