Boston Bruins News

Korpisalo will start Game 1 in Edmonton.

Korpisalo closed out his impressive 2022-23 season with an 18-14-4 record, .915 SV% and 2.87 GAA through 39 games with both Los Angeles and Columbus and is the expected starter for game 1 Monday after being the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate. The 28-year-old brings nine games of NHL playoff experience to the Kings, with his 3-5-0 record, .941 SV% and 1.90 GAA from his 2019-20 playoff run with Columbus. He takes on the Edmonton Oilers Monday, who had won nine-straight games before the end of the regular season and ended up first in goals per game (3.96).

Joonas Korpisalo
Joonas Korpisalo was the first goalie off the ice for the Kings' on Monday.

Korpisalo closed out his impressive 2022-23 season with an 18-14-4 record, .915 SV% and 2.87 GAA through 39 games with both Los Angeles and Columbus and is the expected starter for game 1 Monday after being the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate. The 28-year-old brings nine games of NHL playoff experience to the Kings, with his 3-5-0 record, .941 SV% and 1.90 GAA from his 2019-20 playoff run with Columbus. He takes on the Edmonton Oilers Monday, who had won nine-straight games before the end of the regular season and ended up first in goals per game (3.96).

Joonas Korpisalo
The Bruins have recalled Brandon Bussi from Providence (AHL).

Bussi was 22-5-4 with a 2.40 GAA and a .924 SV% with the Providence Bruins (AHL) and has been recalled to Boston in time for the Playoffs. Bussi is a 24-year-old undrafted prospect for Boston and has yet to see any NHL action in his career.

Brandon Bussi
Krejci (lower-body) will play in Game 1 vs. the Panthers.

Krejci has been out for the Bruins' previous six games due to a lower-body injury but is expected to draw back into the lineup for Game 1 vs. Florida Monday. The 36-year-old enjoyed another solid season after taking all of 2021-22 off, with his 16 goals 40 assists, 112 SOG, +23 plus/minus and 20 PIMs through 70 games this season.

David Krejci
Bergeron (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Game 1 on Monday.

Bergeron is dealing with an undisclosed injury and an illness and is questionable for Game 1 vs. the Panthers. The Bruins said they'd see how Bergeron feels on Monday before making a decision on his status. Pavel Zacha has been skating on the top line in Bergeron's absence.

Patrice Bergeron
Korpisalo led the Kings onto the ice for warmups.

Korpisalo was perfect, stopping 20 of 20 shots for his first shutout of the season as he blanked the Vancouver Canucks in his previous start. The 28-year-old has been phenomenal since being acquired close to the trade deadline, posting a 6-3-1 record, .926 SV% and 2.03 GAA. He takes on the Anaheim Ducks, who are in the midst of a 12-game losing streak and are second last in the NHL in goals per game (2.51).

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Geekie (rest) is expected to be back in the Kraken lineup on Thursday.

Geekie missed the Krakens' previous game for rest-related reasons but will draw back into the lineup Thursday vs. Vegas. The 24-year-old has nine goals, 18 assists, 77 SOG, 24 PIMs and a +14 plus/minus through 68 games this season.

Morgan Geekie
Korpisalo was the first goalie off the ice at the Kings morning skate.

Korpisalo was perfect, stopping 20 of 20 shots for his first shutout of the season as he blanked the Vancouver Canucks in his previous start. The 28-year-old has been phenomenal since being acquired close to the trade deadline, posting a 6-3-1 record, .926 SV% and 2.03 GAA. He takes on the Anaheim Ducks, who are in the midst of a 12-game losing streak and are second last in the NHL in goals per game (2.51).

Joonas Korpisalo
Swayman will start Thursday in Montreal.

Swayman stopped 34 of 37 shots (.919 SV%) for his seventh-straight win as he beat the Philadelphia Flyers in his previous start. The 24-year-old has been the league's best backup netminder this season, with his 23-6-4 record, 2.21 GAA and .922 SV%. He will take on the Montreal Canadiens, who have lost six of their last seven games and are 26th in the NHL in goals per game (2.75).

Jeremy Swayman
David Krejci will be healthy and ready to go for Game 1 of the NHL Playoffs (lower-body).

Krejci hasn't played since April 1st due to a lower-body injury and will be forced to miss the final two games of the regular season but is expected back for Game 1 of the playoffs according to head coach Jim Montgomery. The 36-year-old puts the lid on a very successful comeback season after taking 2021-22 off, finishing with 16 goals, 40 assists, 112 SOG, 20 PIMs and a +23 plus/minus through 70 games prior to the injury.

David Krejci
McAvoy (undisclosed) is expected to return to the Bruins lineup on Tuesday.

McAvoy missed the Bruins' previous game due to an undisclosed injury but will return to Boston's lineup Tuesday vs. Washington. The 25-year-old is in the midst of his second-straight 50+ point season, with his seven goals, 43 assists, 102 SOG, 54 PIMs and a +27 plus/minus through 65 games prior to his injury.

Charlie McAvoy
Bergeron (undisclosed) is expected to be back in the Bruins lineup on Tuesday.

Bergeron missed the Bruins' previous game due to an undisclosed injury and is expected to return to Boston's lineup Tuesday vs. Washington. The 37-year-old had 27 goals, 30 assists, 245 SOG, 22 PIMs and a +33 plus/minus through 76 games prior to the injury.

Patrice Bergeron
Krejci (lower-body) will miss the final two games of the regular season.

Krejci hasn't played since April 1st due to a lower-body injury and will be forced to miss the final two games of the regular season. The 36-year-old puts the lid on a very successful comeback season after taking 2021-22 off, finishing with 16 goals, 40 assists, 112 SOG, 20 PIMs and a +23 plus/minus through 70 games prior to the injury.

David Krejci
Korposalo led the Kings onto the ice for warmups.

Korpisalo allowed five goals on 15 shots (.667 SV%) for his third loss in four games as he was defeated by the Vegas Golden Knights in his previous start. The 28-year-old has been very solid since being dealt to the Kings at the trade deadline, with his 5-3-1 record, .919 SV% and 2.27 GAA. He will take on the Vancouver Canucks, who have won their last two games and are 13th in the NHL in goals (3.32).

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