Fabian Lysell was bracing himself for another bus ride over to Hartford on Saturday morning.
Such is the usual weekend itinerary for players honing their craft in the AHL.
But the Bruins had other plans for their top prospect.
Hours ahead of puck drop between Boston and the Blue Jackets, the Bruins made the call to bring up Lysell from Providence.
After 136 regular-season games spent in Providence across three seasons, Lysell finally earned his shot up at hockey’s highest level.
“Crazy, crazy how fast things can happen,” Lysell said after Boston’s 4-0 win over Columbus.