Bruins’ Taylor Hall is nearing a return — and could create a dominant third line for this Cup run

Taylor Hall is looking to get back into game action before the regular season ends next week.The initial reports weren’t promising for Taylor Hall.

Hampered by a lower-body injury against the Canucks back on Feb. 25, the veteran winger was placed on long-term injured reserve just five days later.

Don Sweeney noted at the time of Hall’s injury designation that his status “took a real unfortunate turn”, prompting Boston to deal for Tyler Bertuzzi for additional middle-six insurance. Surgery was not ruled out for the former Hart Trophy winner.

But as evidenced by Brad Marchand’s accelerated return from hip surgery in October, the 2022-23 Bruins have a knack for shattering points records and…