The Bruins downed the Ducks at TD Garden on Thursday night, 3-1. Boston will host the Predators on Saturday at 1 p.m.
The Celtics play the Bucks at home Friday night, with tipoff set for 8 p.m. The Patriots face the Bills at 1 p.m. Sunday at Gillette Stadium.
Chris Herren Jr. got a surprise holiday gift: Chris Herren Jr. received a holiday gift this week when Boston College men’s basketball coach Jim Christian surprised him with a full scholarship.
Herren, a freshman, has been playing at BC on a financial aid agreement.