Lindholm was a healthy scratch due to rest-related purposes for Boston's previous game but will return to the lineup for Game 82 vs. New Jersey on Tuesday. The 32-year-old has enjoyed another season as one of the league's top shut down defender, picking up five goals and 25 points in 66 games played.
After an uninspiring win over Italy and a loss to Finland, Sweden is making some changes to their lineup on Saturday. Lindholm will replace Rasmus Andersson and dress as Sweden's seventh defenseman. The seventh defenseman and 13th forward haven't seen much ice-time for Sweden through two games, so it's unclear how much Lindholm will actually play on Saturday.
Lindholm showed no signs of an injury in Boston's most recent game, but he will head to the sidelines due to an undisclosed injury. The 31-year-old defenseman has 14 points (3G / 11A) in 34 games this season. He had three points (1G / 1A) in his last two games.
Lindholm has been in and out of the lineup with injuries lately. His absence from the morning skate on Thursday was concerning, but it was not injury-related, as he was away from the team to welcome the birth of his child. The 31-year-old Lindholm is averaging 16:04 time-on-ice and has one assist in four games this season.
Hampus Lindholm did not play last Sunday, supposedly given an extra day of maintenance after returning from an injury, but has been sidelined since, missing five consecutive games. The 31-year-old Lindholm is averaging 15:04 time-on-ice and has a -3 plus/minus in three games this season. Michael Callahan was assigned to Providence (AHL) in a corresponding move.
Hampus Lindholm did not play on Sunday, supposedly given an extra day of maintenance after returning from an injury, but was out of the lineup on Tuesday and will now miss a third consecutive game on Thursday.
Hampus Lindholm did not play on Sunday, supposedly given an extra day of maintenance after returning from an injury, but was out of the lineup on Tuesday and could miss a third consecutive game on Thursday. Jordan Harris will exit the lineup if Lindholm is able to return.
Hampus Lindholm did not play on Sunday, supposedly given an extra day of maintenance after returning from an injury, but will now unexpectedly remain sidelined on Tuesday. Jordan Harris will exit the lineup to accommodate Lindholm's return
Hampus Lindholm did not play on Sunday, given an extra day of maintenance after returning from an injury, but will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils. Jordan Harris will exit the lineup to accommodate Lindholm's return.
Lindholm has missed the last three games with a lower-body injury, but has a chance to return Saturday in Colorado. Lindholm was skating on the second pairing and PP2 in the morning skate, a sign that he'll be in the lineup this evening.
Lindholm left the game in the first period and was unable to return. We should get an update on his status ahead of Boston's game against the Sabres on Saturday.
