WASHINGTON, DC—The Bruins tied up their final loose end in their leadership group.

After David Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy were named alternate captains over the summer, Hampus Lindholm was named the third alternate in a team meeting on Tuesday.

It wasn’t necessarily a big surprise but it was still meaningful.

“You have you’re feelings that it might come but then obviously when it’s announced like that it’s special. I’m honored to wear it and excited about the season to start here,” said Lindholm after the B’s morning skate at Capital One Arena prior to the season opener against the Capitals.

“It’s an honor, especially for a team with a history like this. It’s obviously very special.”

While it seemed like a last-minute decision, coach Marco Sturm said it was a long time coming.

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