A cross country flight to California U.S.A. kicks off an eight day road trip through Anaheim, Los Angeles, San Jose and Phoenix, Arizona U.S.A.; team captain and defenseman Zdeno Chara returns.
The calendar turns to 2015 and the Boston Bruins are in an unfamiliar position - desperately fighting to crack the top 8 in the National Hockey League's Eastern Conference.
Most of the Boston Bruins have a few days off for the National Hockey League All-Star break, however, center Patrice Bergeron and scout Dean Malkoc do not.
The National Hockey League trade deadline brings two new arrivals to the roster. Center/right wing David Krejci continues his injury rehabilitation and the Boston Bruins push for the postseason.
Six games are left in the regular season with the Boston Bruins on the playoff bubble. Center, Patrice Bergeron leads the team's Cuts for a Cause event.