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Patera has been assigned to Abbotsford (AHL).
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Swayman will start vs. Montreal on Saturday.
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Gaunce will be a healthy scratch vs. Dallas on Thursday.
Gaunce has been a regular in the Blue Jackets' lineup lately, but he will be a healthy scratch after a -2 performance on Tuesday. The 31-year-old Gaunce has six points (2G / 4A) in 25 games this season.
Harris (ankle) is reporting back to providence on a LTI Conditioning loan.
Harris has not played since suffering an ankle injury in late October and subsequently undergoing surgery. The 25-year-old defenseman was averaging 15:38 time-on-ice and had two points (1G / 1A) in five games before his injury.
Boston has signed Alex Steves to a two-year contract extension worth $1.625 million AAV ($3.25M total).
Steeves has enjoyed his first season as a full-time NHLer and has earned himself a two-year contract extension. The 26-year-old forward is averaging 12:24 time-on-ice and has 14 points (8G / 6A) in 33 games this season.
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Swayman will start in Dallas on Tuesday.
The Bruins have received stellar netminding from their tandem during their six-game winning streak, and they will turn to Swayman on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars. The 27-year-old Swayman has won five of his last six outings (5-1-0), posting an excellent 2.32 GAA and .921 SV%. The Bruins enter the action on Tuesday as +126 road underdogs against a free-falling Dallas Stars team that will be desperate for a victory after losing 10 of their last 12 games (2-6-4).
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The Avalanche reassigned Ivan to the Colorado Eagles (AHL) on Monday.
Ivan was a late addition to the Avalanche lineup on Monday but will now return to the AHL. The 23-year-old Czech forward has 10 points (2G / 8A) in 32 games with the Eagles (AHL) this season.
Ivan has been recalled from the Colorado Eagles (AHL).
Ivan made his NHL debut last season and scored eight points (5G / 3A) in 40 games with the Avalanche, but has spent most of the 2025-26 campaign in the AHL. The 23-year-old Czech forward has 10 points (2G / 8A) in 32 games with the Eagles (AHL) this season.
Patera has been recalled from Abbotsford (AHL).
Sweezey has been recalled from Providence (AHL) on an emergency basis.
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Jokiharju (personal) has been moved to non-roster status.
The Bruins have assigned Billy Sweezey to Providence (AHL).
Lindholm (undisclosed) has been activated from IR and is expected to play on Saturday.
Sweezey has been recalled from Providence (AHL).
Sweezey in an undrafted defenseman that played nine game for the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2022-23 season, but has otherwise exclusively played in the AHL. The 29-year-old has 11 points (1G / 10A) in 34 games with the Providence Bruins (AHL) this season.
Ivan has been recalled from the Colorado Eagles (AHL).
Ivan made his NHL debut last season and scored eight points (5G / 3A) in 40 games with the Avalanche, but has spent most of the 2025-26 campaign in the AHL. The 23-year-old Czech forward has eight points (2G / 6A) in 31 games with the Eagles (AHL) this season.
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Swayman will start vs. Seattle on Thursday.
Swayman was outstanding in Boston's most recent games, saving all 24 shots he faced for his first shutout of the season in a 3-0 win over the Detroit Red Wings. The 27-year-old goalie has been excellent lately, allowing two or fewer goals in five of his last six games (4-1-1). He has a 2.79 GAA and .904 SV% through 32 games this season (18-11-2). The Bruins enter Thursday's contest as -163 home favorites against a Seattle Kraken team that has struggled offensively, scoring two or fewer goals in three of their last four games (1-1-2).
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Swayman will start vs. Detroit on Tuesday.
The Bruins have won three straight and will turn to Swayman to tend the twine on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 27-year-old Swayman was solid in his previous outing, saving 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%) in a dominant 10-2 win over the New York Rangers. He has a 2.88 GAA and .902 SV% in 31 games (17-12-2) and has allowed two or fewer goals in four of his last five (3-1-1). The Bruins enter Tuesday's contest as -125 home favorites against a soaring Red Wings team riding a four-game winning streak.
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Ivan has been reassigned to the Colorado Eagles (AHL).
Ivan made his NHL debut last season and scored eight points (5G / 3A) in 40 games with the Avalanche, but has spent most of the 2025-26 campaign in the AHL. The 23-year-old Czech forward has eight points (2G / 6A) in 30 games with the Eagles (AHL) this season.
Geekie (personal) returned to Boston’s morning skate Tuesday and will rejoin their lineup vs. Detroit.
Geekie exited Saturday's game to tend to a personal matter and subsequently did not play on Sunday, but he will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 27-year-old Geekie is having another excellent offensive season for the Bruins, with 41 points (25G / 16A) in 45 games. That said, he has just two assists in his last nine contests.
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Ivan is expected to draw back into Colorado's lineup vs. Toronto on Monday.
Ivan made his NHL debut last season and scored eight points (5G / 3A) in 40 games with the Avalanche, but has spent most of the 2025-26 campaign in the AHL. The 23-year-old Czech forward has eight points (2G / 6A) in 30 games with the Eagles (AHL) this season. T.J. Tynan will exit the lineup as a healthy scratch.