On Thursday, the Bruins played without three injured veteran defensemen: Andrew Ference, Dennis Seidenberg and Wade Redden.

WSJ: Marchand lifts Bruins, 3-2 in OT over Rangers

The Bruins played their second straight game without injured veteran defensemen Andrew Ference, Dennis Seidenberg and Wade Redden.

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Rangers, Stralman 1, 2:07. 4, Boston, Krejci 4 (Lucic, Seidenberg), 8:44. 5, Boston, Horton 4 (Lucic, Ference), 18:29. 6, Boston, Marchand 7 (Bergeron, Seidenberg), 19:17.

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With veterans Dennis Seidenberg, Andrew Ference and Wade Redden injured, the Bruins used first-round draft pick Dougie Hamilton along with Krug and Mart Bartkowski on defense.

WSJ: Bruins' back line boosted by rookie defensemen

Andrew Ference missed Games 6 and 7, Wade Redden sat out Game 7 and Dennis Seidenberg played just 37 seconds of the finale before being sidelined.

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He was called up from Providence of the AHL on Tuesday when Dennis Seidenberg joined two other veteran defensemen, Andrew Ference and Wade Redden, on the sidelines with injuries.

WSJ: Marchand delivers to lift Bruins over Rangers 3-2

"Players in the room early Sunday for the announcement were: Craig Adams, Chris Campoli, Mathieu Darche, Shane Doan, Andrew Ference, Ron Hainsey, Jamal Mayers and George Parros, " the players association said.

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Andrew Ference missed the last two games against Toronto with a lower body injury, Wade Redden sat out Game 7 with an undisclosed injury, and Dennis Seidenberg played just 37 seconds in that finale before hurting his left leg.

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