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David Pastrnak scored to break a second-period tie and added an empty-netter to give the Boston Bruins a 3-1 victory over Chicago on Wednesday night and spoil the first career NHL goal for Blackhawks rookie phenom Connor Bedard.

David Pastrnak scored to break a second-period tie and added an empty-netter to give the Boston Bruins a 3-1 victory over Chicago on Wednesday night and spoil the first career NHL goal for Blackhawks rookie phenom Connor Bedard.

Goalie Linus Ullmark makes 20 saves as the Bruins win their season opener.

Charlie McAvoy, starting his seventh season, follows a long line of greats, from Eddie Shore and Bobby Orr to Ray Bourque and Zdeno Chara.

Charlie McAvoy, starting his seventh season, follows a long line of greats, from Eddie Shore and Bobby Orr to Ray Bourque and Zdeno Chara.

The Boston Bruins named Brad Marchand captain on Wednesday. Entering his 15th season, Marchand is the longest-tenured member of the roster and the last player who has remained with the club since its 2011 Stanley Cup title.

Brad Marchand is the longest-tenured member of the Boston roster and the last player who has remained with the club since its 2011 Stanley Cup title.

Legendary hockey reporter Stan Fischler writes a weekly scrapbook for NHL.com. Fischler, known as "The Hockey Maven," shares his humor and insight with readers each Wednesday.This week Fischler looks ahead to Sept. 4, which marks the 77th anniversary of Clarence Campbell being named NHL president. Campbells 31-year League stewardship involved many innovations as well as the growth of major league hockey in North America.

There's no doubt Patrice Bergeron is one of the greatest Bruins to ever play. Is he one of the four best to ever wear the spoked B?

As the longtime captain of the Boston Bruins, Zdeno Chara stood in for countless ceremonial puck drops. Now, he'll get his chance to be the honoree.