Boston Bruins News
Tufte was the No.25 overall pick in 2016 and made his NHL debut during the 2022 season, scoring one goal in 10 games. During his time in the AHL, he registered 10 goals and 10 assists (20 points) in 54 games. Tufte should be in the mixd for a bottom-6 role in Dallas to start the 2022-23 season.
Lindholm will play for the first time since Game 2, replacing Matt Grzelcyk (undisclosed). Lindholm will be back on the top pair with Charlie McAvoy and on PP2.
Lindholm has been sidelined since Game 2 but it seems likely that he will play when the Bruins face elimination in Game 6. Lindholm will likely replace Mike Reilly in the lineup and skate with Charlie McAvoy.
Lindholm has been sidelined since being crushed by Andrei Svechnikov in Game 2 and will miss his third straight game on Tuesday. Despite not being available, Lindholm is "feeling better" and could be ready for Game 6.
Frederic failed to record a point with six hits and 14 PIMS while averaging 8:20 TOI/gm in the first two games of the series. Frederic will be replaced by Chris Wagner in the Bruins' bottom-6.
Lindholm left Game 2 with an upper-body injury after being levelled by Andrei Svechnikov. Head coach Bruce Cassidy said that Lindholm travelled with the team back to Boston but will not be available for Game 3. Either Mike Reilly or Josh Brown will draw into the lineup to replace Lindholm.