Welcome to the post-Olympic world, hockey fans! If you're in New England, you're likely dealing with a classic blizzard, complete with 1-3 feet of snow and 70 MPH gusts. Just another day in the northeast, right?
As we shake off the Olympic hangover from that thrilling men's gold medal game, the NHL is gearing up to return to action. The puck drops again on Wednesday night, although the Bruins will wait until Thursday to face off against Columbus.
With the NHL's trade freeze lifted as of last night, the rumor mill is heating up. The trade deadline is looming on March 6, so expect some moves as teams position themselves for the playoff push.
Today, the Bruins have canceled activities due to the weather. As for tomorrow's schedule, it's still up in the air, much like the snowflakes outside.
Charlie McAvoy and Jeremy Swayman are also in a bit of a holding pattern. They're making their way back from Milan and might have a White House visit on the horizon.
With the Olympics behind us, it's a 25-game sprint to the playoffs or, for some, the offseason. Every game counts now more than ever.
Meanwhile, the P-Bruins' impressive 13-game winning streak came to a halt with a narrow 3-2 loss to Springfield. Still, they're boasting a stellar 38-10-1 record, second-best in the AHL. Not too shabby at all!
Stay warm, stay safe, and get ready for an exciting NHL stretch run.