Bruins get Bergeron back after 4-game absence

Boston Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron is in the lineup for Saturday's game against the New York Islanders.

Bergeron missed four games after the re-emergence of a previous injury. The club said at the time that he'd sit out at least two contests, and they were being cautious due to the risk of infection.

The 36-year-old is skating in his 1,200th career game Saturday.

He's excelled this season, posting 17 goals and 28 assists while averaging over 18 minutes of ice time across 56 matchups.

Bergeron's typically stellar defensive play hasn't declined either, as he's again in the Selke Trophy conversation. He has claimed the award four times, and he's tied with Montreal Canadiens legend Bob Gainey for the most Selke wins.

Boston entered Saturday's slate sitting in fourth place in the Atlantic Division in terms of points percentage.