Bruins Week Ahead: May 11-18

THIS WEEK'S NEWS, NOTES AND NUMBERS…
STAT OF THE WEEK:The Bruins' top line of Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron and David Pastrnakracked up 53 points through the first two rounds of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, more than any other line in the league. Pastrnak (20), Marchand (17) and Bergeron (16) were the third, fourth and fifth-highest scorers in the NHL during that span. Pastrnak (14) and Marchand (13) ranked first and second in assists. The trio combined for 16 of Boston's 41 goals (39.02%) during its 12-game run.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK:"Obviously a disappointing end, but a lot of positives this year, and you know, it brought back that winning feeling in the atmosphere. I think a lot of guys took good steps in the right direction. The future is certainly bright here for the team." -Adam McQuaid
@\TYANDERSON CAPTURES 2017-18 TWEET OF THE WEEK CROWN:
Congratulations to Ty Anderson (@\TyAnderson) for being crowned Tweet of the Week Champion for the 2017-18 season. Anderson won a tightly contested race (7-6) with @JoeyMacHockey to earn his second straight TOTW title.

2017-18 BOSTON MEDIA TWEET OF THE WEEK FINAL STANDINGS:
@\TyAnderson (Ty Anderson, 98.5 The Sports Hub): Week 1, Week 6, Week 22, Week 23, Week 25, Week 28, Week 34
@JoeyMacHockey (Joe McDonald, The Athletic): Week 7, Week 10, Week 18, Week 20, Week 21, Week 33
@FlutoShinzawa (Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic): 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, Week 32
@Johnston985 (Ryan Johnston, 98.5 The Sports Hub): Week 12, Week 30
@DJ\Bean (DJ Bean, NBC Sports Boston): Week 4
@MLoftus\Ledger (Mike Loftus, Patriot Ledger): Week 5
@RealJackEdwards (Jack Edwards, NESN): Week 9
@BJaffe (Billy Jaffe, NESN): Week 17
@DaleEArnold (Dale Arnold, NESN): Week 27
@Judd\Sirott (Judd Sirott, 98.5 The Sports Hub): Week 29
@HackswithHaggs (Joe Haggerty, NBC Sports Boston): Week 31
ALL-TIME BOSTON MEDIA TWEET OF THE WEEK SEASON CHAMPIONS:
2011-12: @TheBruinsBlog (Matt Kalman, NHL.com)
2012-13: @TheBruinsBlog (Matt Kalman, NHL.com)\
2013-14: @GlobeFluto (Fluto Shinzawa, Boston Globe)
2014-15: @GlobeFluto (Fluto Shinzawa, Boston Globe)
2015-16: @TheBruinsBlog (Matt Kalman, NHL.com)
2016-17: @_TyAnderson (Ty Anderson, WEEI.com)
2017-18: @_TyAnderson (Ty Anderson, 98.5 The Sports Hub)
\ - Regular season ended in a tie between @GlobeFluto and @TheBruinsBlog; @TheBruinsBlog won on the playoff tiebreaker
BEHIND THE B PRESENTED BY TICKETMASTER :Go behind-the-scenes with Season 5, Episode 14 of Behind the B presented by Ticketmaster. In Episode 14, the Bruins battle through a thrilling seven-game series with the Maple Leafs. 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 $77,638.
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 : Follow along on TV with the Bruins Academy TV series. Hosted by Emmy Award-winning sports personality Charlie Moore, it will take you up-close and personal with your favorite Bruins players. Learn the latest tips directly from the pros, find out how players are just like you, and discover why hockey is the best sport in the world! In Episode 5, skating coach Kim Brandvold teaches kids the saucer pass, UConn men's hockey tells us about their program and Rene Rancourtgives an exclusive interview. To catch up on previous episodes, head to BostonBruins.com/BruinsAcademy.
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.
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 Playoffs tickets before they go on sale to the general public, and more. To place yours, visit BostonBruins.com/GamePlans.
GROUP DEPOSITS:Place your $200 deposit today in order to score priority access to Bruins Group Tickets for the 2018-19 season. By securing your deposit now, you will have access to purchase Bruins Group Tickets.
MOTHER'S DAY:Show your mom how much she means to you with the latest Bruins and Celtics gear this Mother's Day. Head to the ProShop on Level 2 of TD Garden or visit BostonProShop.com.
DIEHARDS UNITE:Diehards unite with the new app t-shirt and puck designed to show everyone what being a true Bruins fan is all about. Head to the ProShop on Level 2 of TD Garden to get yours today. Can't make it? Visit BostonProShop.com
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.
Wednesday, May 16 (Legends, Level 3, TD Garden, Boston, MA)
-Annual end-of-season press conference with Chairman Jeremy Jacobs, CEO Charlie Jacobs and President Cam Neely, 10 a.m.
2017-18 BRUINS PLAYOFFS STATISTICAL LEADERS :
Goals
T-1. P Bergeron, 6
T-1. J. DeBrusk, 6
T-1. D. Pastrnak, 6
4. B. Marchand, 4
T-5. D. Krejci, 3
T-5. T. Krug, 3
T-5. Rick Nash, 3
Assists
1. D. Pastrnak, 14
2. B. Marchand, 13
3. P. Bergeron, 10
4. T. Krug, 9
5. D. Krejci, 7
Points
1. D. Pastrnak, 20
2. B. Marchand, 17
3. P. Bergeron, 16
4. T. Krug, 12
5. D. Krejci, 10
Plus/Minus
1. Z. Chara, 7
2. P. Bergeron, 6
3. S Kuraly, 5
4. B. Marchand, 4
5. T. Schaller, 3
Penalty Minutes
1. D. Backes, 19
2. B. Marchand, 16
3. Rick Nash, 10
T-4. J. DeBrusk, 8
T-4. T. Krug, 8
T-4. D. Pastrnak, 8
NHL Leaders - Regular Season
-Brad Marchand tied for 4th in the NHL in points per game (1.25)
-Danton Heinen tied for 6th among rookies in assists (31) and ranked 9th in points (47)
-Charlie McAvoy ranked 3rd among rookie defensemen in assists (25), tied for 3rd in points (32) and ranked 4th in goals (7)
-Charlie McAvoy ranked 2nd among rookies in time on ice per game (22:08)
-Matt Grzelcyk ranked 8th among rookie defensemen in points (15)
-Tuukka Rask tied for 8th in the NHL in goals against average (2.36)
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
Playoff Debuts:
4/12 vs. TOR: Danton Heinen
4/12 vs. TOR: Matt Grzelcyk
4/12 vs. TOR: Jake DeBrusk
4/14 vs. TOR: Ryan Donato
First Playoff Goal:
4/14 vs. TOR: Jake DeBrusk
4/14 vs. TOR: Kevan Miller
4/25 vs. TOR: Danton Heinen
4/30 @ TBL: Charlie McAvoy
First Playoff Assist:
4/12 vs. TOR: Jake DeBrusk
4/16 @ TOR: Tim Schaller
4/21 vs. TOR: Noel Acciari
4/21 vs. TOR: Matt Grzelcyk
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
200th NHL Point:
3/31 vs. FLA: David Pastrnak
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
600th NHL Game:
4/5 @ FLA: Brad Marchand
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
First On Bruins All-Time Overtime Game-Winning Goals List:
3/8 vs. PHI: Brad Marchand