Boston Bruins News

Lindholm suffered a lower-body injury in Detroit on Tuesday and will miss Friday's game in Tampa. With Lindholm out, Mike Reilly will move up to the top pair next to Charlie McAvoy.

Viel was a healthy scratch for the last two games but will replace Jonah Gadjovich (hand) in the lineup on Thursday. Viel has just three goals and two assists (five points) in 29 games this season.

Pastrnak was hurt late in Monday's game in Columbus, missed Tuesday's game in Detroit and will not play on Thursday. Pastrnak remains on the road trip, so he is not expected to miss an extended period of time. Monitor his status head into Sunday's game in Washington.

Pastrnak got tangled up in Monday's game in Columbus and left the game with an undisclosed injury. Pastrnak did not return to the game and will not play Tuesday in Detroit. With Pastrnak and Trent Frederic (upper-body) both out, two of Marc McLaughlin, Jack Studnicka and/or Anton Blidh will draw into the Bruins' lineup.

Johnson was scratched Thursday but will play against his former team on Friday. Johnson recently returned from a lengthy injury absence, so the Blackhawks were likely just being cautious with him with games on back-to-back nights.

McLaughlin was an undrafted free agent out of Boston College, who signed with his hometown Bruins a few weeks ago. The 22-year-old will replace Craig Smith, who is out with an illness.

Bussi was an undrafted free agent out of Western Michigan University. The 23-year-old netminder went 26-12-1 with a 2.54 GAA and .912 SV% in 39 games this season. He will report to Providence (AHL).

Johnson has missed the last six games with a concussion that he suffered in Ottawa on March 12th. Johnson will likely replace Reese Johnson in the lineup.

Bergeron missed the last four games after undergoing a procedure for an infection in his arm. He'll be back on the top line with Brad Marchand and Jake DeBrusk. Bergeron has picked up 10 points (5G / 5A) in his last 11 games.

Lindholm was acquired from the Ducks before the deadline, signed an eight-year extension with the Bruins on Sunday and is set to make his debut on Thursday. Lindholm will replace Mike Reilly in the lineup and skate on the top pair with Charlie McAvoy.

Bergeron returned to practice on Wednesday but has not been cleared to play on Thursday. Jack Studnicka will remain on the Bruins top line vs. the Lightning.

The Blue Jackets announced that it was an injury that Korpisalo has been dealing with "for some time" and that it has gotten to the point where "surgery is the best option." With Korpisalo out for the year and Elvis Merzlikins currently banged up as well, the Blue Jackets will turn to J-F Berube once again.