PATRICE BERGERON NEWS

Lights lamp in series debut Bergeron (upper body) made his series debut in Game 5 against the Panthers on Wednesday. He scored a power-play goal on six shots in the 4-3 overtime loss.

Impact Bergeron looked healthy and managed to tie the score at 2-2 early in the third period, but Boston ultimately fell in overtime. The Bruins had built up a 3-1 series lead without their No. 1 center, and they'll have another opportunity to close out the Panthers on Friday, this time in Florida.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Watching Bruins games from a distance nerve-racking for Patrice Bergeron - The Boston Globe Barring any setback on Wednesday morning, the top-line pivot will likely make his playoff debut at TD Garden later that night for Game 5.

APRIL 25, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron trending toward Game 5 return BOSTON — Never one to get too far ahead of himself, Bruins coach Jim Montgomery said that Patrice Bergeron still needed to “check some boxes...

APRIL 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Patrice Bergeron back at Bruins practice, Game 5 status TBD Patrice Bergeron practiced for the first time during the postseason. David Krejci did not.

APRIL 25, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Fluto Shinzawa: Patrice Bergeron feels good. He'll see how he... - The Athletic Patrice Bergeron feels good. He’ll see how he is tomorrow. Doesn’t anticipate any setbacks.

APRIL 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Feeling positive about return Bergeron (upper body) is "feeling good," but he'll wait to see how he feels Wednesday morning before a decision on his status for the evening's Game 5 matchup with Florida is made,...

Impact Although Bergeron said he doesn't anticipate any setbacks, it wouldn't be surprising to see his status for Game 5 boil down to a game-time decision. The Bruins' captain has yet to play this postseason due to an upper-body injuury.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fluto Shinzawa: Patrice Bergeron will practice with the team... - The Athletic Patrice Bergeron will practice with the team tomorrow.

APRIL 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Patrice Bergeron, David Krejci will not rest despite Bruins' series lead; they'll play Game 5 if they are cleared. - The Boston Globe Coach Jim Montgomery said Bergeron is more likely to play, but neither player was ruled out returning by the coach.

APRIL 24, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Bruins Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci out for Game 4 against Panthers - The Boston Globe Krejci probably won't play Game 5, either, said coach Jim Montgomery.

APRIL 23, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Bruins' Patrice Bergeron doesn't travel to Florida, 'likely' to play in Game 5 SUNRISE, Fla. — Patrice Bergeron did not travel with the Bruins here for Games 3 and 4, but according to coach Jim Montgomery, the Bruins’ c...

APRIL 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Bergeron doesn't travel with Bruins for games in Florida

Boston captain Patrice Bergeron is not accompanying the Bruins on their trip to Florida for Games 3 and 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round series

APRIL 21, 2023 • Associated Press

Bruins' Patrice Bergeron 'likely' to return for Game 5 vs. Panthers Boston Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron “likely” will return to the lineup for Game 5 of the team’s Eastern Conference first-round series aga...

APRIL 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Fluto Shinzawa: Patrice Bergeron is back in Boston. Jim... - The Athletic Patrice Bergeron is back in Boston. Jim Montgomery said he's likely for Game 5.

APRIL 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Not practicing Friday Bergeron (upper body) was not at practice Friday, Amalie Benjamin of NHL.com reports.

Impact Bergeron was injured during the regular season finale in Montreal and has thus far missed the opening two games versus Florida. Bergeron had 27 goals and 58 points in 78 regular season games, and the Bruins have missed his outstanding defensive play, as well as his prowess at the faceoff dot. Stay tuned as he is questionable at best for Game 3 on Friday.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game 5 return likely Bergeron (upper body) didn't travel with the team to Florida and is likely to return in time for Game 5 on Wednesday, Matt Porter of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Coach Jim Montgomery made the announcement Friday, ahead of Game 3 in which Bergeron will not be in the lineup. Bergeron was injured versus Montreal eight days ago and the Bruins will miss his defensive acumen and his tremendous ability at the faceoff dot in Games 3 and 4. Bergeron ended the regular season with 27 goals and 58 points in 78 games.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fluto Shinzawa: Jim Montgomery on Patrice Bergeron's travel... - The Athletic Jim Montgomery on Patrice Bergeron's travel status: "I haven’t talked to medical and athletic trainers about where he’s at as far as coming...

APRIL 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Fluto Shinzawa: Patrice Bergeron is skating on his own for the... - The Athletic Patrice Bergeron is skating on his own for the second straight morning.

APRIL 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

With Patrice Bergeron out and Bruins-Panthers tied, questions and scenarios mount The controversy over Bergeron’s absence is about to heat up, and nobody saw it coming as the Bruins were roaring into the playoffs.

APRIL 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Patrice Bergeron is injured for Game 2. Why did he play in the zero-meaning Game 82? The Bruins had nothing to gain by playing Bergeron against the Canadiens on April 13. The injury he suffered in that game could cost them.

APRIL 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bruins C Patrice Bergeron (upper body) out for Game 2 Mar 14, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Boston Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron (37) warms up before a game against the Chicago Blackhawks at U...

APRIL 19, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Fluto Shinzawa: Patrice Bergeron will not play Game 2. - The Athletic Patrice Bergeron will not play Game 2.

APRIL 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Fluto Shinzawa: Patrice Bergeron is not sick. Absence is... - The Athletic Patrice Bergeron is not sick. Absence is because of injury.

APRIL 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Fluto Shinzawa: Patrice Bergeron is not participating in the AM... - The Athletic Patrice Bergeron is not participating in the AM skate.

APRIL 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Fluto Shinzawa: Patrice Bergeron is skating on his own. - The Athletic Patrice Bergeron is skating on his own.

APRIL 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Still sidelined Wednesday Bergeron (upper body) will not be in the lineup for Game 2 against the Panthers on Wednesday, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bergeron's absence was clarified as being the result of his previous upper-body injury and not due to illness. The veteran center has missed five of the team's last 11 contests and may be dealing with a lingering issue that will impact him throughout the postseason even if he returns to action. With Bergeron unavailable, the Bruins will continue to utilize Pavel Zacha as the first-line center alongside Brad Marchand.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE