{"time":1776352517130,"blocks":[{"id":"OodzpX9qVp","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"BRIGHTON -- The Boston Bruins might not know when Game 1 against the Buffalo Sabres is quite yet, but they do know what their lines should look like."}},{"id":"zargCNLldf","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"While the NHL schedule-makers haven't finalized anything, the Bruins continue to prepare for what should be an incredible series."}},{"id":"CQcrkSAQbJ","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The most important news of practice came in the form of who would operate as the third line's left-winger, Mikey Eyssimont or James Hagens."}},{"id":"WwYs60la9X","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Based on practice, Hagens won the job with his strong first two NHL games."}},{"id":"ISVZjazEit","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"It's the most thrilling choice, with Hagens' electric speed and skill, along with a relentless forecheck already on display in his first two NHL games."}},{"id":"sGuCiFoi-l","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Elsewhere, there were no other surprises. Casey Mittelstadt returned as expected after not taking part in Tuesday's regular-season finale. Pavel Zacha, who exited early to tend to a family matter, also returned with no issues.
"}},{"id":"fJLNcJEs_v","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"As expected, Jeremy Swayman occupied the starter's crease, though there isn't any debate as to who Boston's Game 1 starter will be."}},{"id":"ydOIA-n6iX","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The only remaining question is when Game 1 will take place. There's been rumors-a-plenty about both a Saturday and Sunday start."}},{"id":"YYcQBpFuiF","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The NHL continues to wait for the Pacific Division to sort itself out on the final day of the regular season before unveiling the schedule."}},{"id":"_WmbVQ6xbV","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The Boston Celtics play on Sunday and Tuesday at home, so the NHL is likely working to avoid potential conflicts between the two series, which would indicate Saturday-Monday Games 1 & 2, but that remains unconfirmed."}},{"id":"rpZFsavwD6","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Here's Boston's full lineup from practice:"}},{"id":"jkAWTJJRnk","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Forwards:"}},{"id":"JtQb92D7-q","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Morgan Geekie - Elias Lindholm - David Pastrnak"}},{"id":"ovUdPb058i","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Casey Mittelstadt - Pavel Zacha - Viktor Arvidsson"}},{"id":"DfUTFYo9wT","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"James Hagens - Fraser Minten - Marat Khusnutdinov"}},{"id":"zmBLHgqHHS","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Tanner Jeannot - Sean Kuraly - Mark Kastelic"}},{"id":"SRnljqCqjE","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Defense:"}},{"id":"zxNAxWSWay","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Jonathan Aspirot - Charlie McAvoy"}},{"id":"07gtBVR5CL","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Hampus Lindholm - Mason Lohrei"}},{"id":"ODtfqMS1zH","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Nikita Zadorov - Andrew Peeke"}},{"id":"IfFJwkyeSA","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Goalies:"}},{"id":"2nzecSFTnr","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Jeremy Swayman"}},{"id":"Pn_NrjX7of","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Joonas Korpisalo"}},{"id":"GsvV77TtY5","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Extras:"}},{"id":"9Y_t7DNhNl","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Mikey Eyssimont - Lukas Reichel - Alex Steeves"}},{"id":"gcCd3o1leL","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Jordan Harris - Henri Jokiharju"}}],"version":"2.31.5"}

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