Joe Sacco and the Bruins aren’t looking ahead to more than a week away from the rink.
While any prescribed rest during the 4 Nations Face-Off is welcomed during the 82-game regular season, the Bruins are not in any position to rest on their laurels.
Just eight games separate the Bruins from the March 7 trade deadline, with management weighing its options as the team sits outside the playoff structure.
With points at a premium over this critical stretch, Sacco and his players are looking to seize momentum going into the extended break.
It’s a task easier said than done, considering that Bruce Cassidy and the Golden Knights represent the final hurdle ahead of that two-week reprieve.