The Big Ten Conference and its television partners announced that the Nebraska-UCLA game on Saturday, Nov. 8, will kick off at 8 p.m. CT on Fox.

The Bruins have not yet placed Lindholm on injured reserve, nor have they made a corresponding roster move. Potential call-ups include the red-hot Georgii Merkulov (5-5-10 in 7 games), along with Patrick Brown (4-6-10 in 7 games) and Matthew Poitras (0-6-6 in 7 games).

The Boston Bruins began this season attempting to return to form as a playoff contender. However, their record of six wins and seven losses had them sitting 12th in the Eastern Conference standings as of Oct.

Lindholm exited Thursday night’s game at the Garden in the second period after a collision with Sabres forward Jordan Greenway.

Boston Bruins forward Elias Lindholm will be sidelined multiple weeks due to a lower-body injury, head coach Marco Sturm announced Friday. Lindholm is undergoing an MRI on Friday to determine the extent of his injury.

Despite the Hurricanes’ rally, the Bruins stayed in command the rest of the game. They did not stray from their structure. Their forecheck arrived on time. They limited Carolina’s center-ice speed. In the defensive zone, the Bruins reduced the Hurricanes’ time up high with smothering man-to-man coverage. Around the net, the Bruins had layers.

The No. 3 UCLA Bruins host the San Diego State Aztecs for the season opener. The teams match up Monday for the first time this season.

Coming off their first NCAA Tournament Final Four berth, the Bruins are focused on more as they are loaded with star players, leaders and experience.

Boston Bruins (7-7, in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Islanders (6-5-1, in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders host the Boston Bruins after Matthew Schaefer scored two goals in the Islanders' 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

The No. 6 Oklahoma Sooners start the season at home against the Belmont Bruins. Monday's meeting is the first this season for the squads.