Bruins' Noel Acciari: Headed to AHL

Acciari (lower body) was assigned to AHL Providence on Wednesday.

Analysis:

Acciari, who has logged two assists in 12 games with the big club this season (and three helpers in 31 career NHL games), figures to be back with Boston down the road as a fourth-liner, but for now, the gritty forward's all-around game should benefit from seeing full-time duty at the AHL level.