Whitfield was centering Brad Marchand and Tyler Seguin in the spot that should be filled by Bergeron, and the others have fallen into place during a fast-paced practice.
Seguin is moved back to the Bergeron line. He has 24 goals and 57 points in 68 games.
Julien on Seguin: "He's in the lineup tonight... He missed a game, he's paid his dues... Page turned and we've moved on" ^BB
Seguin was scratched for disciplinary reasons but expect him to get right back into the lineup. The sophomore has 13 goals and 25 points in 25 games but 11 of those points came in a six-game scoring binge.
The way Seguin has started the season, he likely could play well with anyone. Moving up to the top line should only increase his current point totals of three goals and nine points over nine games.
Tyler Seguin took a slash on the right leg from the Sharks’ Benn Ferriero just before the Bruins’ pulled goalie Tim Thomas tonight and he did not return to the game, but he said he was OK after the game.
Sounds like Seguin will be OK and won't miss any playing time. Through seven games this season he has two goals and eight points. Expect a further update on how the Bruins will handle this injury.