Bruins and Penguins auction game-worn jerseys

Monday's deadly Boston marathon bombing left the country reeling. Yesterday (April 18), however, the NHL's Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins announced they are to auction off game-worn jerseys featuring "Boston Strong" and "617" - the Boston area code - patches, to help support those affected by the marathon tragedy.

Boston Bruins jersey auction
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The auction will take place later today, with all proceeds benefitting The One Fund Boston.

Earlier today, a suspect of the Boston marathon bombing was killed in a shootout with Massachusetts authorities. The second suspect is believed to be on the run, pursued by police, at the time of writing.

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