With Brad Marchand and Charlie McAvoy on the shelf, Charlie Coyle and Brandon Carlo have both been elevated to Bruins ’ alternate captains. It’s a proud distinction, an official designation of leadership for a team they’ve spent most of the last decade with.

David Pastrnak had a goal and an assist, extending his point streak to 17 games, and the Boston Bruins beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Saturday. Mason Lohrei added a power-play goal for Boston and Charlie Coyle scored an empty-net shorthanded goal.

Mason Lohrei added a power-play goal for Boston and Charlie Coyle scored an empty-net shorthanded goal to give the Bruins a 3-1 lead in the final minute. Joonas Korpisalo stopped 29 shots for his first win since Jan.

Riley Tufte is hoping to make an impact during his latest call-up to the Bruins. Boston summoned the forward from Providence on Wednesday ahead of its game Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night. Tufte skated on the second line with Elias Lindholm and Charlie Coyle.

Charlie Coyle, who has an 8-team no-trade list, explains what factors weigh into choosing what teams players out on their lists.

Tallies again Tuesday

Fills empty cage

If Boston is looking toward the future as Friday's deadline approaches, Charlie Coyle and Brandon Carlo could be attractive additions for other teams.

Just hours after Trent Frederic was traded to the Oilers, the Bruins reacted to both his exit and the team's latest loss to Nashville.

When Don Sweeney met with the media on Feb. 23 to talk about the health of Hampus Lindholm and Charlie McAvoy, the Bruins general manager used the opportunity to soften the ground a little bit to prepare people for what was likely coming not far down the road.

Bruins lose Jordan Oesterle on waivers, sign Tyler Pitlick to a two-way deal and, oh yeah, they play another hockey game on Thursday in Carolina.

Charlie Coyle, who has an 8-team no-trade list, explains what factors weigh into choosing what teams players out on their lists.