Morning sports update: Patriots reportedly hosted Bills running back Mike Gillislee for a visit
The Bruins won Game 1, the Celtics clinched the No. 1 seed, and the Red Sox are 4-4 after a loss to the Orioles.
Report: Mike Gillislee visited Patriots: Gillislee ran 101 times for 577 yards and eight touchdowns last year. The Patriots have already signed Rex Burkhead for their backfield and recently met with Adrian Peterson while LeGarrette Blount remains unsigned despite reported interest in a return on both sides. (NBC Sports)
RFA action: #Patriots recently hosted #Bills RFA RB Mike Gillislee on a visit, source said. 🤔🤔🤔… Gillislee has an original (5th) rd tender
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 13, 2017
Brad Marchand breaks late tie, Bruins top Senators 2-1 in Game 1: Marchand broke a tie with 2:33 left and the Bruins — held without a shot in the second period — held on to beat the Ottawa Senators 2-1 on Wednesday night in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. (Boston.com)
Eight game-winners in the regular season for @Bmarch63.
One in the #StanleyCup Playoffs. https://t.co/peNaMaS78T— NHL (@NHL) April 13, 2017
Senators’ Twitter account takes shot at Bruins—who get last laugh: The Bruins’ offense wasn’t exactly prolific in the second period of Game 1 Wednesday night—and the Senators’ Twitter account made sure everyone knew during the game. (Boston.com)
The Bruins failed to record a shot on goal in the second period.
Can someone in the advanced stat community tell us if that is good?
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) April 13, 2017
Celtics clinch No. 1 seed in East, will face Bulls: ‘‘It’s very special. For me it is,’’ Isaiah Thomas said after scoring 13 points with eight assists in a 112-94 victory over the resting Bucks on Wednesday night. ‘‘I’ve never been a No. 1 seed. I’m excited now. But once you get the playoffs, the seedings go out the window.’’ (Boston.com)
Playoffs start Sunday. #ItsNotLuck https://t.co/op4q1wEojF
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 13, 2017
Orioles hit 5 homers in 12-5 win over Red Sox: A night after Boston’s bats put up eight runs, Baltimore returned the favor against Steven Wright by tagging him for six in a first inning that included back-to-back homers from Trey Mancini and Jonathan Schoop. (Boston.com)
David Krejci misses Game 1, labeled day-to-day by Bruins interim coach Bruce Cassidy: Two maintenance days did not heal whatever is nagging Bruins center David Krejci, as the veteran Czech was a late scratch from the B’s Game 1 victory over the Senators because of an upper-body injury. (WEEI)
