Bruce Cassidy expected the pomp and circumstance saved for any returning fan favorite.
Heading into the 2022-23 season, little did he know, he’d be leading the Western Conference-leading Vegas Golden Knights in a matchup against a juggernaut known as the Boston Bruins — a team he’s quite familiar with.
“They have the best record in the National Hockey League. Your record is what your team is, right? So they’re the best team right now out there,” Cassidy said following Vegas’ morning skate at TD Garden. “Once the game is over, we’ll see where we need to be better and see where we’re good.