Morning Sports Update: Tyler Seguin’s hat trick was fueled by Boston fans booing

Former Boston Bruin Tyler Seguin skates past the Boston bench after he scored the first goal of the game. Jim Davis/The Boston Globe

By Henry McKenna @McKennAnalysis

November 4, 2015

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Tyler Seguin torched the Bruins in his return to Boston, NFL trade deadline passes without action from the Patriots, and Chris Kelly suffered a broken femur Tuesday.

Patriots fail to make a trade at deadline amid rumors of potential Jason McCourty trade: “In the final hours leading up to 4 p.m. there were rumors that the Patriots had interest in acquiring Titans corner Jason McCourty, the twin brother of Patriots safety Devin McCourty.’’ (CSNNE.com)

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Tyler Seguin fueled by boos in Boston: “You don’t know how they’re going to be,’’ Seguin said. “I find sometimes when you’re getting booed, it makes you play better. I get booed in Winnipeg for I have no idea why, but it gives you a little bit more jump in your step.’’ (Providence Journal)

Speaking of Seguin, a teen girl broke down in tears after the Dallas Stars forward tossed her a puck:“Tyler Seguin returned to his old stomping ground in Boston on Tuesday night as the Stars took on the Bruins at TD Garden, where plenty of tears were shed in Seguin’s return.’’ (Uproxx.com)

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Former Colts and current Patriots’ Dewey McDonald compares the two franchises: “It’s like black and white,’’ McDonald said. “Just gotta let that go and focus on my task and what’s assigned to me so I can play fast on Sundays.’’ (CSNNE.com)

Bruins’ Chris Kelly out six to eight months with fractured left femur: “Bruins general manager Don Sweeney announced that Kelly is scheduled to undergo surgery on Wednesday at Massachusetts General Hospital and expected to miss six to eight months.’’ (Boston.com)

What could possibly derail the Patriots this season? “These are the halcyon days for His Hoodiness and the Patriots. They look like an unstoppable football freight train whose destination is Santa Clara, Calif., site of Super Bowl 50. There are few obstructions on their vengeful track to glory. But even a team that looks destined for a perfect season isn’t perfect.’’ (The Boston Globe)