Fredrik Claesson's illegal check to the head of Boston's Noel Acciari has drawn a two-game suspension for the Senators' defenseman, the NHL announced Thursday. The incident occurred Wednesday, as the Bruins won 5-1.
Forward Patrice Bergeron, along with defensemen Adam McQuaid and Kevan Miller, will miss the Bruins' season opener with injuries.
Former Blues captain David Backes agreed to a five-year, $30 million deal with the Bruins and said he hopes to help the Original Six club return to the playoffs for the first time in three years.
Buffalo Sabres forward Nicolas Deslauriers will miss between three and five weeks with a lower body injury.
The Buffalo Sabres have recalled three forwards, including Mikhail Grigorenko, from the minors to fill their trade-depleted roster.
BOSTON -- The Boston Bruins continue to struggle with recording regulation wins, as four of the last five games have gone to either overtime or a shootout.