With the Bruins set to begin their first-round playoff matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, they have recalled Lohrei from Providence. The 23-year-old Lohrei played 41 games for Boston this year, his first NHL season, tallying 13 points (4G / 9A).
With the Bruins set to begin their first-round playoff matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, they have recalled Beecher from Providence (AHL). The 23-year-old Beecher played 52 games with Boston this season, his first NHL campaign, scoring 10 points (7G / 3A).
Megna made his Bruins debut in game 82 for the Bruin, playing 11:45 time-on-ice while replacing Pat Maroon in Boston's lineup vs. Ottawa. Previously, the 34-year-old last appeared in the NHL in 2022-23, where he had two goals and eight points in 55 games between Anaheim and Colorado.
The Bruins will turn to Ullmark on Tuesday when they host the Senators in their final game of the regular season. The game picked up some added importance after Boston's 2-0 loss to the Capitals on Monday, with the Bruins now needing to win tonight to guarantee a finish atop the Atlantic Division. Any dropped points would open the door for the Panthers to secure the division title should they be able to win their game tonight against the Maple Leafs. Ullmark enters tonight's action a 25-10-8 record and a .916 SV%. The bookmakers like his chances of securing a victory and the Atlantic Division crown tonight, as the Bruins enter action as -225 favourites over the Sens.
Carlo will miss the final game of the season for Boston due to maintenance but is expected back for Game 1 of the playoffs. The 27-year-old's season comes to an end with his lowest point totals since 2020-21, with his four goals, 14 points, 79 SOG, 42 PIMs and +23 plus/minus through 76 games played.
Maroon appeared in two games for Boston since being acquired at the Trade Deadline due to a back injury but will be a healthy scratch for the final game of the season Tuesday vs. Ottawa. The 35-year-old veteran bruiser will close out his 2023-24 regular season with four goals, 16 points, 56 SOG and 60 PIMs in 51 games played with both Minnesota and Boston.
Grzelcyk was a healthy scratch for Boston's game on Monday but will replace Brandon Carlo (maintenance) in the lineup Tuesday vs. Montreal. The 30-year-old shutdown defenseman is on pace to have the lowest point output of his seven-year career, with his two goals, 11 points, 57 SOG, 37 PIMs and +14 plus/minus through 62 games played.
Megna will make his Bruins debut in game 82 for the Bruins as he replaces Pat Maroon in Boston's lineup vs. Ottawa. The 34-year-old last appeared in the NHL in 2022-23, where he had two goals and eight points in 55 games between Anaheim and Colorado.
van Riemsdyk was a healthy scratch for Boston's previous two games but will be drawn into the lineup on Tuesday as he takes the spot of Johnny Beecher. The 34-year-old veteran left-winger has played well despite averaging his lowest TOI (13:29) since his rookie season in 2009-2010, with 11 goals, 38 points, 140 SOG and 20 PIMs in 70 games played.
The 34-year-old Megna has spent the entirety of the 2023-24 campaign with the Providence Bruins (AHL), scoring 51 points (18G / 33A) in 67 games. John Beecher was loaned to Providence on Tuesday in a corresponding move.
Beecher has been a regular in the lineup for the Bruins over the last month, scoring three points (2G / 1A) in 13 games, but has been loaned to the Providence Bruins (AHL). Jayson Megna has been recalled in a corresponding move.
Forbort has not played since early March but could be nearing a return to action as he will join the Providence Bruins (AHL) for a conditioning loan. The 32-year-old Forbort has four points (0G / 4A), 66 hits, and 65 blocks in 35 games this season.
Parker Wotherspoon will draw back into the Bruins lineup on Monday, making Grzelcyk a healthy scratch. Grzelcyk recorded an assist in his last contest, snapping a five-game pointless skid.
Matt Grzelcyk will be a healthy scratch on Monday, allowing Wotherspoon to re-enter the lineup. The 26-year-old Wotherspoon has eight points (0G / 8A) in 39 games this season.
The Bruins will continue to push for the Presidents Trophy on Monday with Swayman between the pipes against the Washington Capitals. Swayman has allowed three or fewer goals in four of his last five games (3-2-0) but allowed four on 26 shots (.846 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. The Bruins enter action as -154 road favourites.
Lohrei was a healthy scratch for the last three games for the Bruins and has been sent down to the Providence Bruins (AHL). In 41 games with Boston, the 23-year-old defenseman has 13 points (4G / 9A).
Wotherspoon has played the last three games but will be a healthy scratch on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 26-year-old Wotherspoon has eight points (0G / 8A) in 39 games this season.
