The Boston Bruins embarked on an unusual schedule to start their 2021-22 campaign.
Thursday’s tilt with the Detroit Red Wings marked their first game since Saturday’s thrilling 3-2 shootout win over the previously undefeated Florida Panthers. This same Bruins squad encountered a 10-day layover between their preseason finale and their season-opening 3-1 triumph over the Dallas Stars. In between, they’ve endured more unusual timeframes — three days between their win over Dallas and their second game of the season and again between their 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks and their first meeting of the year with Florida to kick off a two-game road trip.