The Boston Bruins were down and out following their 8-1 loss to the Washington Capitals on Sunday night at TD Garden. But they won’t have to worry about fielding a team with an AHL defense core anytime soon.
Amidst a roller-coaster season, general manager Don Sweeney went ‘all in’ following a significant pair of transactions on Sunday.
In his first deal, Sweeney acquired Mike Reilly from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for a 2022 third-round draft pick. With 19 assists on the season — 15 at even strength — the 27-year-old fills a left-shot puck-moving need.