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Patrice Bergeron Nearing Return To Bruins’ Lineup

©  2108 Jordan Long  Sports-Scoop.com | Sports with Attitude The Boston Bruins face the Columbus Blue Jackets at home tonight before heading on a 4-game Western Conference road trip. It is possible they will have center Patrice Bergeron back in the lineup. He hasn’t played since February 27th due to a broken foot. According to masslive.com, General Manager Don Sweeny said, “I think he’ll get back on the ice and reintegrate. We don’t have a definitive timetable. The x-ray and the scan and our doctors will set sort of a hopeful timeframe, but, again, that’s the healing process. He may join us on the trip here, but we’re going to wait and see tomorrow and see where he’s at.” That is positive news for the Bruins.  Bergeron is one of the Bruins’ best forwards.  He scored 27 goals and 27 assists for a total of 54 points so far this season.  Bergeron is valuable in all situations.  On the power play, the Bruins can count on him to set up in front of the goaltender for tip-ins or rebound op