Bruins Week Ahead: March 30 - April 6

THIS WEEK'S NEWS, NOTES AND NUMBERS…
STAT OF THE WEEK:With a 19-15-5 record, the Bruins lead the NHL in point percentage when allowing the first goal of the game (.615). They also top the league in point percentage when trailing after two periods (.400), with a 6-12-4 record. They have earned a +38 third-period goal differential (tied for first in the NHL) while allowing the fewest goals (52) in the final frame.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK:"We stick together, and I think we've done that all year, no matter who is in the lineup. We trust our players to go out and do the job and have each other's backs. That's what makes it a special group." - Bruce Cassidy on this team's chemistry
TWEET OF THE WEEK (WEEK 29):@Judd_Sirott (Judd Sirott, 98.5 The Sports Hub): Rask floats like a butterfly and stings like a B

HONORABLE MENTIONS:@JoeyMacHockey (Joe McDonald, Boston Sports Journal): Rask fights. Pastrnak fights. Cats and dogs living together. We're talking mass hysteria.
@MattKalman (Matt Kalman, NHL.com): Teams missing top 2 D, 2 2nd line Ws & 3rd line RW aren't supposed to get points out of every game on road trip to St. Louis, Dallas, Minnesota, Winnipeg. And then there's the #NHLBruins.
@MattKalman (Matt Kalman, NHL.com): You can't spell Brad Marchand without OT…or something like that
2017-18 BOSTON MEDIA TWEET OF THE WEEK LEADERBOARD:
@\TyAnderson (Ty Anderson, WEEI): Week 1, Week 6, Week 22, Week 23, Week 25, Week 28
@JoeyMacHockey (Joe McDonald, Boston Sports Journal): Week 7, Week 10, Week 18, Week 20, Week 21
@FlutoGlobe (Fluto Shinzawa, Boston Globe): Week 8, Week 11, Week 14, Week 19, Week 26
@MattKalman (Matt Kalman, NHL.com): Week 2, Week 3, Week 9, Week 13
@GlobeKPD (Kevin Dupont, Boston Globe): Week 16, Week 24
@DJ\Bean (DJ Bean, NBC Sports Boston): Week 4
@MLoftus\Ledger (Mike Loftus, Patriot Ledger): Week 5
@RealJackEdwards (Jack Edwards, NESN): Week 9
@Johnston985 (Ryan Johnston, 98.5 The Sports Hub): Week 12
@BJaffe (Billy Jaffe, NESN): Week 17
@DaleEArnold (Dale Arnold, NESN): Week 27
@Judd\Sirott (Judd Sirott, 98.5 The Sports Hub): Week 29
BROADCAST SCHEDULE:The Boston Bruins broadcast schedule for this week's games is as follows:
3/31 vs. FLA, 1 p.m. p.m. ET: NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub
4/1 @ PHI, 12:30 p.m. ET: NBC, 98.5 The Sports Hub
4/3 @ TBL, 7:30 p.m. ET: NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub
4/5 @ FLA, 7:30 p.m. ET: NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub
BEHIND THE B PRESENTED BY TICKETMASTER :Go behind-the-scenes with Season 5, Episode 12 of Behind the B presented by Ticketmaster. In Episode 12, Ryan Donato makes his NHL debut and Brad Marchand learns to play the guitar. To catch up on previous episodes, head to BostonBruins.com/BehindtheB.
EVERY SAVE COUNTS:Throughout the NHL Season, Cigna, the official health insurance provider of the NHL, will donate $1 to Hockey Fights Cancer for every save made during an NHL game. Thus far in 2017-18, Cigna has donated $69,587.
BFIT SCHOOL ASSEMBLY PROGRAM :Enter your school for the chance to win a 45-minute interactive BFit School Assembly run by Boston Bruins Foundation Director of Health, Fitness, and Wellness, John Whitesides, and the BFit Team. Each participating school will also receive a full set of free Boston Bruins Franklin street hockey gear to help continue the BFit initiative. To submit your school, go to BostonBruins.com/SchoolAssemblyProgram.
BRUINS ACADEMY THE SHOW : The New England Emmy Award winning series is a fast-paced, educational, Black & Gold-themed program created for youth who love the game of hockey. One 30-minute episode will air each month on NESN. In Episode 3, we check in with Tampa Bay star forward Nikita Kucherov, the equipment staff prepares for a back-to-back in New York, and skating coach Kim Brandvold demonstrates how to improve your skating edge work. To catch up on previous episodes, head to BostonBruins.com/BruinsAcademy.
Season 3, Episode 4: Saturday, April 7 @ 5:30 p.m.
BRUINS ACADEMY KIDS APP : Bruins Academy is part of the Bruins' ongoing mission to encourage positive youth development through the sport of hockey. To join the club, download the new mobile app designed specifically for kids called Bruins Academy presented by Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center. The app has built-in safety features that provide a safe experience for kids to connect with each other and their favorite team. In the new Bruins Academy app, kids can explore exclusive team content, create their own avatar, learn educational tips, test their trivia skills, participate in challenges, and upload a video in the live challenge asking their favorite player a question.
PLAYOFF TICKETS:Tickets for the 2018 Boston Bruins Playoffs presented by JetBlue are now on sale! Don't miss a minute of the heart pounding action as your Boston Bruins continue their pursuit for the Stanley Cup®. To learn more and purchase your tickets, visit BostonBruins.com/Playoffs.
PLAYOFF RETAIL:Gear up for the Stanley Cup® Playoffs with the official Boston Bruins Playoff t-shirt, pucks, and mini sticks. Only available at the ProShop on Level 2 of TD Garden and BostonProShop.com.
BEARD-A-THON PRESENTED BY NEW ENGLAND FAT LOSS:With the Bruins now set for the 2018 Stanley Cup® Playoffs, help support your team by growing your playoff beard. Beard-A-Thon helps raise funds for the Boston Bruins Foundation, allowing you to support your team and your community. For more information, visit BostonBruins.com/BeardAThon.
SINGLE GAME TICKETS :Limited Single Game Tickets are still available for the 2017-18 Boston Bruins season. Choose from a number of key matchups, Original Six rivals, and exciting night and weekend games to watch the B's and their young talent live at TD Garden. To purchase, go to ticketmaster.com.
BRUINS SUITES :Watch the B's from your own private suite. Select luxury suites are still available for upcoming home games accommodating 18 to 60 fans. Each suite has in-house catering and exclusive views of the ice, ideal for hosting clients or friends and family. For additional information, visit BostonBruins.com/suiterentals or call 617-624-1847.
GAME PLANS: Fans can secure their 2018-19 Bruins Game Plan and receive first access to tickets for next season. As a Game Plan holder, you receive the same great seat location for all games, the ability to choose from multiple convenient payment plans, the opportunity to purchase additional regular season game tickets, 2019 Stanley Cup® Playoff tickets before they go on sale to the general public, and more. To place yours, visit BostonBruins.com/GamePlans.
BOSTON POLICE AND FIRE T-SHIRT:Honor your local first responders by purchasing a Boston Police & Boston Fire T-Shirt. Proceeds from each sale will go on to benefit the Boston Firefighter Burn Foundation & Franciscan Children's Hospital. To get your gear, stop by the ProShop on Level 2 of TD Garden or visit BostonProShop.com.
BRUINS ALUMNI GAMES:On Saturday, March 31, the Boston Bruins Alumni will play in a benefit game for The Roberts Program at Children's Hospital at Ristuccia Arena in Wilmington, MA. The Roberts Program is a clinical service program for families who have lost a child under the age of three suddenly and unexpectedly. The puck drops at 5:30 p.m. against Team Landon. Tickets are $20, and children under 12 are free. Rick Middleton, Ken Linseman,Andrew Raycroft and Steve Leachwill be in the lineup for the alumni team.
BRUINS ON SOCIAL: If you don't already, be sure to follow the Boston Bruins on all social channels:
Twitter: @NHLBruins
Facebook: Boston Bruins
Snapchat: bruinsnhl
Instagram: nhlbruins
UPCOMING SCHEDULE :
\Schedule is subject to change.
\All times local to where the game/practice is taking place
Saturday, March 31 (TD Garden, Boston, MA)
-No pregame skate
-Game vs. Florida Panthers, 1 p.m.
-Travel to Philadelphia, PA
Sunday, April 1 (Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA)
-No pregame skate
-Game vs. Philadelphia Flyers, 12:30 p.m.
-Travel to Tampa, FL
Monday, April 2 (Tampa, FL)
-TBD
Tuesday, April 3 (Amalie Arena, Tampa Bay, FL)
-Pregame skate, 11:30 a.m.
-Game vs. Tampa Bay Lightning, 7:30 p.m.
-Travel to Sunrise, FL
Wednesday, April 4 (BB&T Center, Sunrise, FL)
-Practice, 12 p.m.
Thursday, April 5 (BB&T Center, Sunrise, FL)
-Pregame skate, 11:30 a.m.
-Game vs. Florida Panthers, 7:30 p.m.
-Travel to Boston, MA
Friday, April 6 (Warrior Ice Arena, Boston, MA)
-Practice, 11:30 a.m.
2017-18 BRUINS STATISTICAL LEADERS :
Goals
1. B. Marchand, 34
2. D. Pastrnak, 32
3. P. Bergeron, 28
4. Rick Nash, 21
5. D. Krejci, 17
Assists
1. B. Marchand, 50
2. D. Pastrnak, 44
3. T. Krug, 43
4. P. Bergeron, 31
5. D. Heinen, 29
Points
1. B. Marchand, 84
2. D. Pastrnak, 76
3. P. Bergeron, 59
4. T. Krug, 57
5. D. Heinen, 43
Plus/Minus
1. B. Marchand, 33
2. P. Bergeron, 28
T-3. Z. Chara, 26
T-3. C. McAvoy, 26
5. M. Grzelcyk, 21
Penalty Minutes
1. K. Miller, 70
2. Z. Chara, 58
3. B. Marchand, 55
4. A. McQuaid, 53
5. D. Backes, 51
NHL Leaders
-Brad Marchand ranks 1st in the NHL in points per game (1.35)
-Danton Heinen is tied for 6th among rookies in assists (29) and is 9th in points (43)
-Charlie McAvoy ranks 3rd among rookie defensemen in assists (25) and points (32) and is tied for 3rd in goals (7)
-Charlie McAvoy ranks 2nd among rookies in time on ice per game (22:06)
-Matt Grzelcyk is tied for 8th among rookie defensemen in points (14)
-Tuukka Rask ranks 5th in the NHL in goals against average (2.31)
2017-18 Milestones
NHL Debuts:
10/5 vs. NSH: Jake DeBrusk
10/5 vs NSH: Anders Bjork
12/21 vs. WPG: Colby Cave
3/19 vs. CBJ: Ryan Donato
First NHL Goal:
10/5 vs. NSH: Jake DeBrusk
10/5 vs. NSH: Charlie McAvoy
10/14 @ ARI: Anders Bjork
10/26 vs. SJS: Danton Heinen
11/2 vs. VGK: Sean Kuraly
11/18 @ SJS: Peter Cehlarik
11/24 vs. PIT: Matt Grzelcyk
3/19 vs. CBJ: Ryan Donato
First NHL Assist:
10/5 vs. NSH: Jake DeBrusk
10/5 vs. NSH: Anders Bjork
10/5 vs. NSH: Charlie McAvoy
10/11 @ COL: Danton Heinen
11/6 vs. MIN: Jordan Szwarz
11/22 @ NJD: Matt Grzelcyk
3/19 vs. CBJ: Ryan Donato
200th NHL Goal:
10/30 @ CBJ: Brad Marchand
100th NHL Assist:
3/6 vs. DET: David Pastrnak
200th NHL Assist:
1/2 @ NYI: Brad Marchand
300th NHL Assist:
3/1 vs. PIT: Brian Gionta
400th NHL Point:
12/14 vs. WSH: Brad Marchand
500th NHL Point:
12/4 @ NSH: David Backes
700th NHL Point:
1/6 vs. CAR: Patrice Bergeron
800th NHL Point:
2/27 vs. CAR: Rick Nash
100th NHL Game:
10/19 vs. VAN: Tim Schaller
3/25 @ MIN: Noel Acciari
200th NHL Game:
12/13 vs. DET: David Pastrnak
400th NHL Game:
10/28 vs. LAK: Tuukka Rask
900th NHL Game:
10/19 vs. VAN: Patrice Bergeron
1400th NHL Game:
2/3 vs. TOR: Zdeno Chara
7th On Bruins All-Time Goals List:
1/18 vs. NYI: Patrice Bergeron
1st On Bruins All-Time Overtime Game-Winning Goals List:
3/8 vs. PHI: Brad Marchand