Cassidy Confirms Game 1 Lineup For Tonight.

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May 9, 2019 (11:26)

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The Boston Bruins open up the Eastern Conference Finals tonight against the Carolina Hurricanes.�

Unfortunately for the Bruins they'll do so without defenseman Charlie McAvoy.�

Head coach�Bruce Cassidy confirmed McAvoy's replacement for tonight and as hinted yesterday, it'll be Steven Kampfer.�

Cassidy also gave an update regarding Noel Acciari saying the forward is better however still isn't ready to go but might be ready for Sunday's Game 2.�

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Here's a look at tonight's projected lineup:

Marchand-Bergeron-PastrnakDeBrusk-Krejci-BackesJohansson-Coyle-HeinenNordstrom-Kuraly-Wagner

Chara-CliftonKrug-CarloGrzelcyk-Kampfer

Rask

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Charlie McAvoy Comments On Suspension.

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Charlie McAvoy
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