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Practice updates: Smith closer to returning, Lauzon staying in

Prior to heading down to Long Island, the Bruins practiced at Warrior Arena this morning, their last full tune-up before Game 3.

The big question: what’s up with Craig Smith?

The initial returns were good: Smith was a full participant in this morning’s practice, wearing his regular jersey.

After practice, Bruce Cassidy sounded an optimistic note:

“He looks a lot better,” said Cassidy in response to a question from Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald. “He made it through the entire practice, did a little work early, so that’s a positive. Tomorrow morning, [we’ll] see if there’s any residual effect.