Bergeron has decided to hang up his skates and call it a career after 19 seasons with the Bruins, the club announced Tuesday.
Over the course of Bergeron's illustrious career, he racked up 427 goals and 613 assists in 1,294 regular-season contests, adding another 128 points in 170 postseason outings. A Stanley Cup champion and six-time Selke Trophy winner, Bergeron should eventually get into the Hall of Fame and certainly will have his No. 37 retired at TD Garden.
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Bruins' Patrice Bergeron: Lights lamp in series debut
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Bergeron (upper body) made his series debut in Game 5 against the Panthers on Wednesday. He scored a power-play goal on six shots in the 4-3 overtime loss.
Bergeron looked healthy and managed to tie the score at 2-2 early in the third period, but Boston ultimately fell in overtime. The Bruins had built up a 3-1 series lead without their No. 1 center, and they'll have another opportunity to close out the Panthers on Friday, this time in Florida.
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Bruins' Patrice Bergeron: Set to return
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Bergeron (upper body) is expected to play in Wednesday's Game 5 versus the Panthers, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.
Bergeron took line rushes on the top line in warmups, which is a good indication he'll make his first appearance of the postseason. The 37-year-old center has played in just four of 11 games for the Bruins in April, but he's been trending in the right direction for a couple of days. Should the Bruins win Wednesday, Bergeron would have a bit of rest before the start of the second round.
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Bruins' Patrice Bergeron: Game-time call
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Bergeron (upper body) will officially be a game-time decision for Wednesday's Game 5 versus the Panthers, Joe Haggerty of BostonHockeyNow.com reports.
Bergeron will go through pregame warmups before a final decision on his status for Wednesday's potentially series-clinching contest is made. The 37-year-old vet has yet to play this postseason due to an upper-body injury.
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Bruins' Patrice Bergeron: Feeling positive about return
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Bergeron (upper body) is "feeling good," but he'll wait to see how he feels Wednesday morning before a decision on his status for the evening's Game 5 matchup with Florida is made, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.
Although Bergeron said he doesn't anticipate any setbacks, it wouldn't be surprising to see his status for Game 5 boil down to a game-time decision. The Bruins' captain has yet to play this postseason due to an upper-body injuury.
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Bruins' Patrice Bergeron: Game 5 return likely
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Bergeron (upper body) didn't travel with the team to Florida but is likely to return in time for Game 5 on Wednesday, Matt Porter of The Boston Globe reports.
Coach Jim Montgomery made the announcement Friday, ahead of Game 3 in which Bergeron will not be in the lineup. Bergeron was injured versus Montreal eight days ago and the Bruins will miss his defensive acumen and his tremendous ability at the faceoff dot in Games 3 and 4. Bergeron ended the regular season with 27 goals and 58 points in 78 games.
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Bruins' Patrice Bergeron: Not practicing Friday
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Bergeron (upper body) was not at practice Friday, Amalie Benjamin of NHL.com reports.
Bergeron was injured during the regular-season finale in Montreal and has thus far missed the opening two games versus Florida. Bergeron had 27 goals and 58 points in 78 regular-season games, and the Bruins have missed his outstanding defensive play, as well as his prowess at the faceoff dot. Stay tuned, as he is questionable at best for Game 3 on Friday.
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Bruins' Patrice Bergeron: Still sidelined Wednesday
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Bergeron (upper body) will not be in the lineup for Game 2 against the Panthers on Wednesday, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.
Bergeron's absence was clarified as being the result of his previous upper-body injury and not due to illness. The veteran center has missed five of the team's last 11 contests and may be dealing with a lingering issue that will impact him throughout the postseason even if he returns to action. With Bergeron unavailable, the Bruins will continue to utilize Pavel Zacha as the first-line center alongside Brad Marchand.
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Bruins' Patrice Bergeron: Questionable for Game 2
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Bergeron (upper body/illness) is questionable for Game 2 against Florida on Wednesday, Conor Ryan of Boston.com reports.
Bergeron is on the mend from an upper-body issue and an illness. He didn't play in Boston's series-opening 3-1 win over the Panthers on Monday. Bergeron produced 27 goals and 58 points in 78 games during the regular season.
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Bruins' Patrice Bergeron: Unavailable Monday
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Bergeron (upper body) will not suit up for Game 1 against the Panthers on Monday, Amalie Benjamin of NHL.com reports.
Bergeron missed four of the last 10 games of the regular season and tallied just one point in his six appearances during that stretch. The veteran center is also dealing with an illness. An update on his status should be available before Game 2 on Wednesday.
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Bruins' Patrice Bergeron: In doubt Monday
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Bergeron (upper body) is under the weather and will be a game-time decision against the Panthers for Game 1 on Monday, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.
Bergeron is one of a handful of guys dealing with an illness going through the team, though head coach Jim Montgomery didn't name any other impacted players. The team will get David Krejci (lower body) back, which should bolster their top six if Bergeron can't give it a go. For his part, Bergeron will be the top-line center and play on the No. 1 power-play unit as soon as he gets into the lineup.
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Bruins' Patrice Bergeron: Misses another practice
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Bergeron sat out practice Sunday due to an upper-body issue and an illness, Conor Ryan of Boston.com reports.
Bergeron also missed practice Saturday after leaving Thursday's regular-season finale against Montreal early for precautionary reasons. It's still possible that he will be available to play in Game 1 versus Florida on Monday. If Bergeron is ruled out, Pavel Zacha is projected to fill in as the first-line center.
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Bruins' Patrice Bergeron: Getting extra rest Saturday
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Bergeron (upper body) was not at practice Saturday as he was getting extra rest, according to coach Jim Montgomery, Matt Porter of The Boston Globe reports.
Bergeron left Thursday's game in Montreal in the first period after sustaining the injury, but he's expected to center Brad Marchand and Jake DeBrusk on the top line in Monday's Game 1 versus the Panthers in the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Bergeron ended the regular season with 27 goals and 58 points in 78 contests.
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Bruins' Patrice Bergeron: Not practicing Saturday
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Bergeron (upper body) is not at practice Saturday, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.
Bergeron suffered the injury in Thursday's regular season finale against Montreal and wasn't on the ice for the final two periods. The Bruins had Pavel Zacha centering Brad Marchand and Jake DeBrusk during practice Saturday. Bergeron completed the 2022-23 campaign with 27 goals and 31 assists in 78 games, but his status for Monday's Game 1 against Florida is up in the air.
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Bruins' Patrice Bergeron: Leaves after first period
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Bergeron (upper body) exited Thursday's game versus the Canadiens for precautionary reasons.
Bergeron's absence likely won't impact his playoff availability -- the Bruins clearly didn't want to risk anything despite letting him play in the first period.
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Bruins' Patrice Bergeron: Slated to play
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Bergeron (undisclosed) is expected to play Tuesday against Washington.
Bergeron sat out Sunday's 5-3 win over Philadelphia. He has registered 27 goals, 57 points and 245 shots on net in 76 appearances this season. Look for him to return to the top line of the Bruins as well as the first power-play unit.
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Bruins' Patrice Bergeron: Unavailable Sunday
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Bergeron (undisclosed) will not play Sunday against Philadelphia, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.
Bergeron has been dealing with some nagging injuries down the stretch but Sunday could just be a rest day. The veteran center has 57 points in 76 games and has been held scoreless in his last four appearances. Vinni Lettieri will likely dress Sunday.
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Bruins' Patrice Bergeron: Returns to action Thursday
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Bergeron (upper/lower body) will return to the lineup Thursday versus Toronto, Conor Ryan of Boston.com reports.
Bergeron missed the last two games as the Bruins were in no hurry to rush him back into the lineup as they have clinched first place overall in the NHL standings. Bergeron has 27 goals and 57 points in 74 games this season, including nine tallies and nine assists on the power play.
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Bruins' Patrice Bergeron: Not playing Sunday
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Bergeron won't play Sunday against St. Louis due to upper- and lower-body injuries, Matt Porter of The Boston Globe reports.
Bergeron will sit out a second consecutive contest to rest some nagging injuries. His next chance to suit up will come Thursday against Toronto. Bergeron has produced 27 goals, 57 points, 241 shots on net and 62 blocked shots in 74 appearances this season. Pavel Zacha centered the top line in Saturday's 4-3 win over Pittsburgh and will likely do so again Sunday.
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Bruins' Patrice Bergeron: Getting the afternoon off
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Bergeron (rest) won't be in the lineup for Saturday afternoon's game versus Pittsburgh, Matt Porter of The Boston Globe reports.
With Bergeron getting the afternoon off to rest, look for Pavel Zacha to center Boston's top line against the Penguins. It wouldn't be surprising to see Bergeron back in the lineup for Sunday's matchup with St. Louis.
