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David Pastrnak will miss his second straight game with an undisclosed ailment. Pavel Zacha is a game-time decision. Michael Callahan was called up to replace Henri Jokiharju, who was placed on injured reserve.
With Henri Jokiharju out, defenseman Michael Callahan will be back in the lineup for Boston. Jeremy Swayman will also be between the pipes for the Bruins against the Red Wings. Here is the Bruins' full projected lineup now.
Viktor Arvidsson and Charlie McAvoy also remain out while Matej Blumel, injured in the first period of the B’s 3-1 win on Long Island on Wednesday, was placed on long-term injured reserve. Michael Callahan was assigned to Providence. Joonas Korpisalo will make the start against the Blueshirts.
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Marco Sturm Provides Update On Key Bruins Injuries
Boston Bruins head coach Marco Sturm gave some positive injury updates on some key players. Boston suffered a 6-2 home loss to the New York Rangers on Friday. However, the Bruins were without David Pastrnak,
With another three players on the shelf, injury situation is officially spiraling out of control for Marco Sturm and the Boston Bruins.
The Boston Bruins began this season attempting to return to form as a playoff contender. However, their record of six wins and seven losses had them sitting 12th in the Eastern Conference standings as of Oct.
1. The Bruins were missing their No. 1 line from Wednesday: Pastrnak, Zacha and Matěj Blümel. Sturm classified Pastrnak and Zacha as day-to-day. Blümel (lower body) was placed on long-term injured reserve Friday.
The Bruins were dealt a major blow even before Friday’s puck drop, as top-line forwards David Pastrnak and Pavel Zacha were out of the lineup due to undisclosed injuries. Both are considered day-to-day, but Bruins coach Marco Sturm said he has “no idea” if either will play on Saturday.
The Boston Bruins have been without top center Elias Lindholm since late October, when he took a hit from Jordan Greenway of the Buffalo Sabres. Mrat Khusnutdinov replaced him for a while on the first line, but Pavel Zacha was moved there on Friday night ...