The Stanley Cup playoffs are well out of reach for both the host Boston Bruins and the Chicago Blackhawks entering their Thursday night clash. Both teams have won just two of their last 10 games and sit second-to-last in their respective conferences but could have had more opposite Tuesday results.

Grzelcyk was selected by the Bruins with the 85th overall pick of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. In eight seasons with the Bruins from 2016-17 to 2023-24, he had 25 goals, 110 assists, 135 points, 441 blocks, and a plus-137 rating.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Carolina Hurricanes vs. Chicago Blackhawks NHL game to be played on April 9, 2026 on ESPN.

Bob Beers Radio Color Commentary, 98.5 The Sports Hub Bob Beers enters his 28th season as action analyst on Bruins radio. He came to the broadcast booth following an eight-year professional career as a defenseman in the NHL and with minor league affiliates.