Boston Bruins Make Lineup Changes For Game 3

The Boston Bruins can't seem to solve the Carolina Hurricanes this season. It's been the same story throughout both the regular season and Stanley Cup Playoffs and head coach Bruce Cassidy is hopeful he has the recipe for success in Game 3 in Boston. 

Cassidy has decided to load up the top line and reunite Brad Marchand, David Pastrnak and Patrice Bergeron. A move that the Bruins hope can be exactly what the doctor ordered as they continue to be run out of the building by the Hurricanes. Pastrnak seems to think it's perfect timing:

🎥 David Pastrnak on reuniting with Brad Marchand and Patrice Bergeron: "We need to be a little better so I think it's the perfect time...we've been together for a while, we know what to expect from each other. I'm excited. Been a while so it's gonna be fun tonight." pic.twitter.com/JWrJCzAx1O

— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) May 6, 2022

Defenseman Mike Rielly is also finding a new home as he'll return to play with Charlie McAvoy on the team's top defense pair. A spot Rielly doesn't take for granted and is looking forward to making an impact in Game 3:

🎥 Mike Reilly on returning to the lineup to play with Charlie McAvoy: "Definitely comfortable...I think it was something that was clicking together pretty well. Try to jump at the opportunity to play with him and stick with him. Excited to go back with him." pic.twitter.com/XOHOQgv88r

— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) May 6, 2022

Cassidy will stick with Jeremy Swayman in net for Game 3 as the Bruins coach is hopeful the team can get off to another great start and use the home crowd to their advantage.

🎥 Coach Cassidy on the importance of getting a lead early tonight in Game 3 against the Hurricanes: "We've had two good starts in Carolina. We need more of that tonight." pic.twitter.com/XAzS4C459Z

— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) May 6, 2022

Game 3 goes down at 7pm EST on Friday. 

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