Bonino has missed the last two games with an illness but it looks like he'll play tonight vs. the Senators on Tuesday. Bonino, who has 34 points (17G / 17A) in 59 games this season, will centre the fourth line with Colin Blackwell and Colton Sissons.
Bonino has been sidelined by a lower-body injury since October 14th, but will draw back into the lineup tonight vs. the Capitals. Bonino is expected to take Scott Hartnell’s spot in the lineup and will likely centre the fourth line with Cody McLeod and Austin Watson on his wings.
Bonino departed Saturday’s game early, playing just 9:50 TOI, and missed Monday’s practice as well. The missed session puts a serious black cloud over Bonino’s status for Tuesday’s game. With Bonino out, Kevin Fiala centred the Predators second line in today’s practice.
Bonino sat out during the preseason as he recovered from a broken leg suffered in the Stanley Cup Finals, but he was on the ice for the optional morning skate and will play vs. the Bruins. In his Nashville debut, Bonino will centre a line with veteran Scott Hartnell on one wing and Kevin Fiala on the other.
Bonino had one of the best seasons of his career 2016-17, posting 18 goals and 19 assists (37 points) in 80 games and added an additional seven points (4G / 3A) in 21 playoff games to help the Penguins to their second Stanley Cup in a row. Bonino will fill the hole left by Mike Fisher’s expected departure and should serve as the Predators No.2/No.3 centre.
Bonino missed practice on Thursday, but is good-to-go tonight vs. the Maple Leafs. Bonino is expected to centre a line with Phil Kessel and Carl Hagelin on his wings. The two-way centre has one goal and three assists (four points) in 14 games this season.
Bonino suffered a hand injury in the Penguins practice on Friday and will be a game-time decision for this afternoon’s game in Detroit. Bonino has two goals and four assists (six points) in 14 games since returning to the Penguins lineup.
Bonino has been sidelined with a hand injury since January 12th, but will return to the lineup tonight vs. the Jets. Bonino has just 10 points (3G / 7A) in 40 games in his first season with the Penguins. Before he starts producing at a higher rate, Bonino shouldn’t be on your fantasy radar.
Bonino missed the Penguins morning skate with an illness and is listed as a game-time decision for Wednesday games vs. the Bruins. With Bonino likely out, Conor Sheary will make his NHL debut.
Bonino missed Tuesday’s game vs. the Wild but is expected to be in the lineup tonight vs. the Avalanche. Bonino will be back on the third line and comes in with three goals and one assist in 17 games.
Bonino was scratched on Tuesday and is listed as day-to-day with an illness. The Penguins are back in play on Thursday, so monitor Bonino’s status during tomorrow’s morning skate.
Bonino was deemed a game-time decision, but he said he feels good to go and called himself “probable.” Bonino has one goal and three assists in six games since returning from a lower-body injury.
Bonino said he feels like he is ready to return, but the final decision will be up to the coaches.
