abstract:The forward assist on a firearm is a button found commonly on AR-15 rifle derivatives, such as the M16 assault rifle, and is usually located near the bolt closure. When hit it pushes the bolt carrier forward, ensuring that the bolt is locked.
"I think we're figuring it out again, and things are going in the right direction, " said forward Ryan Carter, who had an assist in his first game back after missing four because of an upper body injury.
"We wanted to give the city something to be happy about, " said center forward Chris Kelly, who had an assist and a goal, the 100th of his NHL career, adding that he was disappointed to be unable to deliver a win for Boston.