Hampus Lindholm, who hasn’t played since November with a lower-body injury, had a scheduled day off in his rehabilitation on Friday. Sacco didn’t reveal if the Bruins thought it was possible that he could be back before the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off.

BOSTON — Two weeks ago team president Cam Neely said the Bruins would view the approaching trade deadline down two paths. Based on how they played from then until March 7, the team would make plans to be buyers and plans to be sellers, then decide which was the more prudent path.

Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand has opened up about the swirling trade rumors around him. The potential end of an era is coming up for Bruins fans.