The second half of the season is here, and the Bruins are atop the Eastern Conference.
As the season wears on, health will be a key factor in just how successful Boston ends up being.
Which is why the Bruins are considering resting Patrice Bergeron for regular-season games even when he’s not injured, according to ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski.
“It’s something they’ve talked about,” Bergeron said. “I told them that those are decisions they have to make, if that’s what they want. If you leave it up to me … obviously I want to play, as a competitor.