Bruins' Bergeron expects to be ready for season opener

Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron expects to be in the lineup when his club kicks off its season against the Washington Capitals on Oct. 3.

Bergeron spent the summer rehabbing from groin surgery. He didn't join the team on its trip to China and hasn't participated in any preseason games, but told The Athletic's Joe McDonald he should be good to go next week.

Head coach Bruce Cassidy believes the same:

Last season, the four-time Selke winner was on pace for career highs across the board, but injuries held him to 63 points in 64 games before he added 16 more in 11 playoff contests.