Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk just wants to play hockey.
Even if fans can’t be in attendance for NHL playoff games and the Stanley Cup Final due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the 26-year-old said empty arenas would be “weird” but worth it if it meant the team had a chance to win the title.
“It would be weird for sure,” Grzelcyk said Thursday on a Zoom town hall with season ticket holders. “We love the fans and that’s part of what makes playoff hockey so special, getting that extra boost from the crowd and giving you that extra adrenaline.