Bruins' Patrice Bergeron: Eyes return to practice after road trip

Bergeron (lower body) is expected to resume practice with the Bruins once they return to Boston in advance of Thursday's matchup against New Jersey.

Analysis:

The Bruins will complete their current three-game road trip Monday night against the Jets. Per the report, Bergeron has been skating, which supports the notion that his return is not far off. As for Monday's action, David Backes remained at center during the Bruins' morning skate in place of Bergeron, between wingers Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak.