Zadorov was limited to only 16:35 time-on-ice in his previous game and his status is uncertain on Monday against the New York Rangers because of an ankle injury. The 30-year-old hard-hitting defenseman has 17 points (1G / 16A), 76 blocks, and 130 hits in 52 games this season.
Gaunce has been a regular in the Blue Jackets' lineup lately, but he will be a healthy scratch after a -2 performance on Tuesday. The 31-year-old Gaunce has six points (2G / 4A) in 25 games this season.
Harris has not played since suffering an ankle injury in late October and subsequently undergoing surgery. The 25-year-old defenseman was averaging 15:38 time-on-ice and had two points (1G / 1A) in five games before his injury.
Steeves has enjoyed his first season as a full-time NHLer and has earned himself a two-year contract extension. The 26-year-old forward is averaging 12:24 time-on-ice and has 14 points (8G / 6A) in 33 games this season.
The Bruins have received stellar netminding from their tandem during their six-game winning streak, and they will turn to Swayman on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars. The 27-year-old Swayman has won five of his last six outings (5-1-0), posting an excellent 2.32 GAA and .921 SV%. The Bruins enter the action on Tuesday as +126 road underdogs against a free-falling Dallas Stars team that will be desperate for a victory after losing 10 of their last 12 games (2-6-4).
Ivan was a late addition to the Avalanche lineup on Monday but will now return to the AHL. The 23-year-old Czech forward has 10 points (2G / 8A) in 32 games with the Eagles (AHL) this season.
Ivan made his NHL debut last season and scored eight points (5G / 3A) in 40 games with the Avalanche, but has spent most of the 2025-26 campaign in the AHL. The 23-year-old Czech forward has 10 points (2G / 8A) in 32 games with the Eagles (AHL) this season.
Sweezey in an undrafted defenseman that played nine game for the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2022-23 season, but has otherwise exclusively played in the AHL. The 29-year-old has 11 points (1G / 10A) in 34 games with the Providence Bruins (AHL) this season.
Ivan made his NHL debut last season and scored eight points (5G / 3A) in 40 games with the Avalanche, but has spent most of the 2025-26 campaign in the AHL. The 23-year-old Czech forward has eight points (2G / 6A) in 31 games with the Eagles (AHL) this season.
Swayman was outstanding in Boston's most recent games, saving all 24 shots he faced for his first shutout of the season in a 3-0 win over the Detroit Red Wings. The 27-year-old goalie has been excellent lately, allowing two or fewer goals in five of his last six games (4-1-1). He has a 2.79 GAA and .904 SV% through 32 games this season (18-11-2). The Bruins enter Thursday's contest as -163 home favorites against a Seattle Kraken team that has struggled offensively, scoring two or fewer goals in three of their last four games (1-1-2).
The Bruins have won three straight and will turn to Swayman to tend the twine on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 27-year-old Swayman was solid in his previous outing, saving 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%) in a dominant 10-2 win over the New York Rangers. He has a 2.88 GAA and .902 SV% in 31 games (17-12-2) and has allowed two or fewer goals in four of his last five (3-1-1). The Bruins enter Tuesday's contest as -125 home favorites against a soaring Red Wings team riding a four-game winning streak.
Ivan made his NHL debut last season and scored eight points (5G / 3A) in 40 games with the Avalanche, but has spent most of the 2025-26 campaign in the AHL. The 23-year-old Czech forward has eight points (2G / 6A) in 30 games with the Eagles (AHL) this season.
