Bruins' Bergeron Had Oblique Strain: The previously undisclosed injury that slowed Patrice Bergeron in the NHL playoffs, was a strained oblique, the Boston Globe reports. (Updated 04/29/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/27/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Patrice Bergeron noted that he first felt the injury in Game 3 of the Bruins' first round playoff series against Washington and then aggravated the injury in Game 5. Bergeron will not require offseason surgery and though it's unfortunate for the Bruins that he was hampered in the playoffs, on the plus side, his injury was not concussion-related, something that would represented a major red flag given the Selke Trophy candidate's injury history on that front. (Updated 04/29/2012).
04/11/2012 10:34 Neutral Zone Wrap: Preparing for playoff pools
If you're in a Fantasy Hockey playoff pool, Evan Berofsky has some advice for you in his latest edition of Neutral Zone Wrap.
04/11/2012 09:40 Playoff Preview: (2) Boston vs. (7) Washington
The Bruins attempt to repeat as Stanley Cup champions starts with an opening round series against the Washington Capitals.
04/09/2012 16:32 Playoff Special: Postseason power play projections
The NHL is transitioning into postseason mode and if your Fantasy league is headed in that direction, Mark McLarney says you need to watch those power plays.
04/05/2012 22:25 Bruins drop Sens in likely playoff preview
Anton Khudobin stopped 44 shots in his Bruins debut and Boston defeated the Ottawa Senators 3-1 Thursday night.
Bergeron, who was a plus-20 with 57 points (22 of them goals) over 80 regular season games last season, continues to earn his keep as Boston's best two-way forward. His ability on draws and sound defensive play accompany a solid offensive skill set, though in fantasy terms, he's more consistent in that department than explosive. A word of caution though, Bergeron does have a history of concussions and every bone-jarring hit delivered on him brings a wince to Bruins' fans. Heading into 2011-12, look for him to center a well-rounded upper-tier line with some scoring upside, though keep in mind much of what makes him so important to the Bruins doesn't show up on the scoresheet. (Updated 10/4/11)
