Morning sports update: Brad Marchand calls game misconduct ‘undisciplined’
The Bruins clinched a playoff berth Tuesday night, but they may lose Brand Marchand to a suspension.
Bruins clinch playoff berth with 4-0 win over Lightning: David Pastrnak’s wide postgame grin had much less to do with the two goals he scored than the two points he helped Boston pick up with a 4-0 win over Tampa Bay. The victory Tuesday night was all the Bruins needed to clinch their first playoff berth since 2014. (Boston.com)
Could Brad Marchand be facing a suspension? Late in the first period Tuesday, Jake Dotchin rapped Marchand on the shoulders. The left wing responded with a rapid and accurate backhand strike between Dotchin’s legs, dropping the Tampa Bay defenseman to the ice. Marchand earned a five-minute spearing major and a game misconduct. (Boston Globe)
Jae Crowder says MRI confirms no structural damage, but appears unlikely to play vs. Cavs: Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder said an MRI on his injured left elbow confirmed no structural damage, and while Crowder deemed himself day-to-day, he appears unlikely to suit up for Wednesday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. (ESPN)
Is Celtics’ game against Cavaliers big, or no big deal? On the one hand, it is a chance for the winner to take a powerful step toward securing the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs, while also making a statement against a possible conference finals opponent. (Boston Globe)
It’s time for Chris Sale to step into the Boston spotlight: Chris Sale is scheduled to pitch his first game for the Red Sox on Wednesday night. He’s already one of the most overqualified No. 2 starters in franchise history given his status in the game. (Boston Globe)
Patriots would like LeGarrette Blount back: NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo give their takes on the New England Patriots plans for running back LeGarette Blount. (Patriots.com)
