Line Change
Eyssimont will draw into the lineup on Sunday.
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Aspirot (upper body) will not play on Sunday.
Goalie Start
Swayman will start vs. Minnesota on Sunday.
Waiver Move
Reichel has cleared waivers and is expected to report to Abbotsford (AHL).
Waiver Move
The Canucks placed Reichel on waivers on Saturday.
Aspirot (upper body) exited Thursday's game and did not return.
McAvoy (upper-body) took full part in warmups and is expected to play in Winnipeg on Thursday.
McAvoy has not played since suffering an upper-body injury on November 15th and has undergone a challenging recovery, but will return on Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets. He returned to practice on Monday and will likely be reinserted onto the Bruins' top powerplay unit upon his return. The 27-year-old McAvoy was having a productive season before his injury, despite not scoring a goal, but tallying 14 assists through 19 games.
McAvoy (upper-body) will be a game-time decision in Winnipeg on Thursday.
McAvoy has not played since suffering an upper-body injury on November 15th and has undergone a challenging recovery, but appears to be nearing his return, possibly as soon as Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets. He returned to practice on Monday and will likely be reinserted onto the Bruins' top powerplay unit upon his return. The 27-year-old McAvoy was having a productive season before his injury, despite not scoring a goal, but tallying 14 assists through 19 games.
McAvoy has a chance to return in Winnipeg on Thursday.
Pastrnak (undisclosed) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to return to the Bruins lineup on Tuesday.
Pastrnak has been incredibly resilient for the Bruins, playing all 82 games in the previous three seasons, and will now return to the lineup after missing five games due to an undisclosed injury. The 29-year-old elite Czech forward has 29 points (11G / 18A) in 25 games, factoring in on 37 percent of Boston's goals before his injury.
Goalie Start
Swayman will start in St. Louis on Tuesday.
The Bruins will look to extend their winning streak to three games with Swayman tending the twine on Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues. The 27-year-old Swayman was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 29 of 30 shots (.967 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the New Jersey Devils. He has a 2.70 GAA and .913 SV% in 19 games this season (12-7-0). The Bruins enter Tuesday's contest as +112 road underdogs against a Blues team on a two-game winning streak.
Pastrnak (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision in St. Louis on Tuesday.
Pastrnak has been incredibly resilient for the Bruins, playing all 82 games in the previous three seasons, but has missed five games due to an undisclosed injury. That said, he is nearing a return and if he is unable to suit up against the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday, he should be ready to play on Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 29-year-old elite Czech forward has 29 points (11G / 18A) in 25 games, factoring in on 37 percent of Boston's goals before his injury.
Line Change
Clifton will draw back into Pittsburgh's lineup vs. Anaheim on Tuesday.
Matt Dumba will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks, allowing Clifton to re-enter the lineup. The 30-year-old Clifton is averaging 17:06 time-on-ice, recording 20 blocks and 41 hits in 10 games this season.
Pastrnak (undisclosed) will travel with Boston on their upcoming road trip.
Pastrnak has been incredibly resilient for the Bruins, playing all 82 games in the previous three seasons, but has missed five games due to an undisclosed injury. That said, he appears to be nearing a return and is likely targeting one of the three games on the Bruins' upcoming road trip. The 29-year-old elite Czech forward has 29 points (11G / 18A) in 25 games, factoring in on 37 percent of Boston's goals before his injury.
McAvoy (upper-body) is practicing in a full participant jersey on Monday and is hopeful to return on Boston's road trip.
McAvoy has not played since suffering an upper-body injury on November 15th and has undergone a challenging recovery, but appears to be nearing his return after being a full participant at practice on Monday and will travel with hopes of appearing in their upcoming road trip. The 27-year-old McAvoy was having a productive season before his injury, despite not scoring a goal, but tallying 14 assists through 19 games.
Line Change
Clifton will be a healthy scratch vs. Dallas on Sunday.
Goalie Start
Swayman will start against the Devils on Saturday.
Send Down
Patera has been assigned to Abbotsford (AHL).
Nikita Tolopilo was away from Vancouver to tend to the birth of his child, resulting in Petera being recalled, but Patera has since been reassigned to the AHL. The 26-year-old Patera has been recalled numerous last month, but did not impress in his only NHL contest. He has a 2.89 GAA and .899 SV% in six games (2-2-1) with Abbotsford (AHL) this season.
Goalie Start
Swayman will start in Detroit on Tuesday.
After a 3-2 shootout win over the Detroit Red Wings, when Swayman saved 24 of 26 shots (.923 SV%), he will return to the crease on Tuesday in a rematch. The 27-year-old Swayman has been excellent for the Bruins this season, posting a 2.62 GAA and .915 SV% in 17 games (11-6-0). The Bruins enter the action on Tuesday as +160 road underdogs against a 13-11-2 Red Wings team.
Patera has been recalled from Abbotsford (AHL).
Nikita Tolopilo is away from Vancouver to tend to the birth of his child, resulting in Petera being recalled. The 26-year-old Patera has been recalled numerous times this month, but did not impress in his only NHL contest. He has a 2.89 GAA and .899 SV% in six games (2-2-1) with Abbotsford (AHL) this season.