Boston Bruins News
The Blue Jackets have sent J-F Berube back to the AHL to make room for Korpisalo to serve as Elvis Merzlikins' backup vs. the Maple Leafs. Korpisalo, who has not played since January 31st, has gone 6-8-0 with an .887 SV% in 18 appearances (14 starts) this season.
Zacha missed the Devils' last game but was back on the ice for practice on Saturday and said he feels ready to play Sunday vs. St. Louis. Zacha will likely replace Jimmy Vesey in the lineup, as Vesey deals with an illness of his own.
Johnson has been out since October 29th with a neck injury, which he underwent surgery for in early December. Johnson had one goal and two assists in eight games before getting hurt. He'll return on a line with Jonathan Toews and Alex DeBrincat.
The Bruins went 3-2-1 in the six games without Marchand, averaging just 2.0 goals per game. Marchand will return to the Bruins' top line with Patrice Bergeron at centre and Jake DeBrusk on the other wing.
Korpisalo's move to IR is retroactive to February 15th, which means he is eligible to come off whenever he's healthy. The move was made to create an open spot on the roster to activate Emil Bemstrom from the COVID-19 protocol list.
Brown has not played since January 8th due to an MCL sprain but will be back on the Flyers' fourth line on Monday. Brown has scored just one goal with three assists (four points) in 20 games with the Flyers this season.