Dec 23, 2019; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins defenseman Connor Clifton (75) skates with the puck during the first period against the Washington Capitals at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
The Boston Bruins were dealt a difficult hand when Dmitry Orlov knocked Kevan Miller out of Game 4 with a high hit. The impact sent Miller to the hospital for additional testing, and it was on the remaining five defensemen to close out the game. Rallying behind their fallen leader Boston proceeded to cruise to a 4-1 victory.
“We felt like we had to get it done for him,” David Pastrnak said after the game “He’s a big part of our team.