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Dallas’ only relevance in this game is maybe playing the spoiler

By Giesse

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Boston Bruins v Dallas Stars
Don’t even think about it. Kevan Miller
Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

The Dallas Stars are in town to make trouble for the Bruins- it isn’t like they have any chance at the playoffs. Puck drop is at 7:30 PM on NBCSports.

  • So Dallas can score goals, and they also have nothing to lose. Beware, Bruins! Boston Herald
  • Charlie McAvoy is headed to Providence on an amateur tryout agreement. Bruce Cassidy spoke about how blocked shots give a team momentum. Boston Globe
  • The PBruins practice will draw a lot of attention today. Bonus: Here’s what the ATA means for McAvoy and the Bruins. Providence Journal
  • Enough about Tuukka Rask already. Do the grumpy whispers hold up to the light of day? WEEI
  • Much of the Bruins’ playoff hopes are based on the remaining games faced by their closest competitors. Have a look at the scenarios. Scouting Post
  • Say a prayer for the (formerly unknown, unheralded) Bruins practice goalie that took this Zdeno Chara shot to a very tender place yesterday. (With video) Deadspin

Elsewhere around the rink:

  • The Boston Globe’s Fluto Shinzawa is sitting in on a Reddit Ask Me Anything today at 2 PM ET on the Hockey subreddit. Might be worth a visit. Reddit/r/hockey/
  • The NHL will be releasing each team’s protected and available players list ahead of the expansion draft. Globe and Mail
  • A former NHLer turned private eye? Jason Priestly? Look for the new series to hit the airwaves in the US soon. Hollywood Reporter
  • Going out with a bang? Former Bruin Jarome Iginla notched a Gordie Howe hat trick against the Flames in Calgary last night. (With video) The Score