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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Bruins' Head Coach Marco Sturm indicated over the weekend that Pastrnak's injury is not a long-term concern, but he will miss a third straight game on Tuesday when the team visits the Detroit Red Wings. 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. Pastrnak played all 82 games in his previous three seasons.
Borgen has missed the last five games with an upper-body injury but will be a game-time decision this afternoon vs. the Lightning. Borgen will replace either Matthew Robertson or Scott Morrow if he plays. Borgen has one goal and two assists (three points) in 19 games this season.
Pastrnak will miss his second straight game on Saturday, but head coach Marco Sturm does not believe it will keep their superstar winger out long-term. His next chance to return is next Tuesday in Detroit.
Zacha missed Friday's game with an upper-body injury he suffered on a face-off on Wednesday. Zacha's return will be even more important on Saturday, with David Pastrnak still out. Zacha is pointless in his last there games but has 17 points (5G / 12A) in 25 games this season.
Jokiharju suffered an undisclosed injury vs. The Rangers on Friday and will miss Saturday's game after being placed on IR this morning. Michael Callahan was recalled from Providence (AHL) to fill-in for Jokiharju on Saturday.
Swayman stopped 44 of 45 shots in the Bruins' win over the Islanders on Wednesday. Swayman has gone 7-2-0 with a .936 SV% in nine games in November and will face the Red Wings without David Pastrnak on Saturday. The Bruins enter play as +125 home underdogs.
Aatu Raty will be a healthy scratch on Friday against the San Jose Sharks, allowing Reichel to return from a three-game absence. The 23-year-old Reichel has one assist in 13 games since joining the Canucks earlier this season.
Zacha has missed only four games over the previous three seasons, but will not play on Friday against the New York Rangers, missing his first contest of 2025-26 due to an undisclosed injury and being listed as day-to-day. The 28-year-old Czech forward has 17 points (5G / 12A) and joins a growing list of noteworthy Bruins players sidelined due to injuries.
