Carlo has been out since March 5th but says he's 100 percent and will play on Tuesday. Carlo will provide a huge defensive boost to the Bruins' top-4 but comes in with just two goals and one assist in 21 games.
Marchand missed the last two games while in COVID-19 protocol but will play Tuesday. Marchand said it was a false-positive test, so he'll be back on a line with Patrice Bergeron and David Pastrnak vs. New Jersey.
Viel opened the 2021 season in the AHL, scoring two goals with two assists in 17 games. He will play on the fourth line with Patrick Marleau and Marcus Sorensen in his debut.
Frederic was banged up in the Bruins' last game on March 18th but was on the ice for Wednesday's practice and will be a game-time decision on Thursday. Frederic, who has four goals and one assist in 28 games this season, is expected to play in the bottom-6 but should see some PP2 usage with Jake DeBrusk still out.
Zacha was scratched after being listed as a game-time decision on Thursday but is expected to play in today's rematch vs. Pittsburgh. Zacha has had a nice campaign to-date, scoring seven goals with 10 assists (17 points) in 26 games. He will replace Nathan Bastian, who is now week-to-week with an injury of his own.
Zacha was on the ice for the morning skate but was unable to finish the session, making him questionable to play Thursday. If Zacha can't play, look for Michael McLeod to draw back into the lineup.
Marchand was questionable after missing Friday's practice but head coach Bruce Cassidy says he expects him to play vs. the Rangers. Marchand is hot right now, scoring three goals with eight assists (11 points) in his last seven games.
Stralman has missed the last four games with a lower-body injury but is expected to play Saturday vs. the Blackhawks. Stralman, who has two goals and six assists (eight points) in 22 games this season, will be back on a pair with Keith Yandle.
