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.

UCLA was enduring a complete reset going into the bye after losing 35-10 to New Mexico and firing second-year head coach DeShaun Foster. Tim Skipper, who was named interim head coach, used that bye week ahead of their clash with Northwestern to take the Bruins back to training camp, so to speak.

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 Boston Bruins are back in action for their 14th game of the season, as the Bruins host the Carolina Hurricanes for a Saturday Matinée.

BOSTON –– The Boston Bruins are closing out their three-game homestand with a matinee matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes. Saturday’s 1 p.m. puck drop marks the first time the teams have met this season. The Bruins are looking to build off their two-game win streak, most recently beating the New York Islanders and Buffalo Sabres on home ice.

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

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.

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