Facing the Hurricanes, the Bruins' slim playoff hopes took a hit after a late mistake dropped their chances. Patrice Bergeron's visible anguish highlighted his deep connection to the team.

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The play and the loss were a microcosm of Boston's season, with the defeat dropping the Bruins to 28-28-8 on the year and further from the playoff ... the defeat left Patrice Bergeron and Tuukka ...

Following the game, Boston Bruins legend Patrice Bergeron ... saying that to Bergeron was a nice moment between the pair. Recent Bruins News Bruins' Charlie McAvoy Shares New Injury Update Bruins ...

Patrice Bergeron probably didn't believe ... which may or may not factor into his decision. An upper-body injury forced Bergeron to miss the first four games of the Panthers series, though he ...

The Bruins entered their clash with the Hurricanes clinging to slim playoff hopes ... wore the heartbreak quite like former captain Patrice Bergeron. His reaction was pure anguish that spoke ...