Bruins Welcome Boychuk Back: Boychuck (knee) returned to the Boston lineup for Thursday's playoff opener against the Capitals. (Updated 04/13/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/27/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Johnny Boychuk logged 17:58 worth of ice time Thursday and did not appear hampered by the knee issue that sidelined him late in the season. Though his stats this season were modest (15 points in 77 games), Boychuk's booming shot is a weapon that keeps opposing defenders/goalies on their toes. (Updated 04/13/2012).
04/03/2012 22:21 Crosby scores two for Penguins in win
Sidney Crosby had two goals and an assist, James Neal scored the go-ahead goal on a power play, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Boston Bruins 5-3 on Tuesday.
In some ways Boychuck regressed last season, though it's hard to get too down on a regular player on a Stanley Cup winning team. In 69 games, he recorded a line of 3-13-16, with a plus-15 rating. That's one point more than he racked up in his rookie year, but it took him 18 additional games to get there. One area where Boychuk more than held his own, though, was with his physical play. He hits hard and often and his shot from the point is a rocket. Boychuk is entering the final year of his contract with the B's and it's not hard to imagine him being more consistent and productive in 2011-12, especially if some of his blasts from the point are better placed. For now, he's a low-end fantasy blueliner, but that could change if injuries give him some extended power play time. (Updated 10/4/11)
