Ivan's RFA rights were acquired from the Avalanche on Sunday and he signs a one-year, two-way deal with the Bruins. The 23-year-old forward spent most of the 2025-26 season in the AHL, where he had 26 points (11G / 15A) in 66 games with the Colorado Eagles. He'll likely start the 2026-27 season in the AHL, but should be one of the first players summoned to Boston.
After two up-and-down seasons in Colorado, Ivan Ivan has been acquired by Boston for Fabian Lysell. The 23-year-old undrafted Czech forward found himself on the outside looking in after only appearing in nine games for the Avalanche in 2025-26, picking up a point, two PIMs and four SOG. He is expected to compete for a spot in Boston's bottom-six for the start of the 2026-27 season.
Peterka's time in Utah lasted just one mediocre season after the 24-year-old was acquired by Boston for the No.23 overall pick in 2026 and a 2028 first-round pick on Friday. Peterka is just one season removed from a 27-goal, 68 point campaign in 2024-25 but took a step backwards in Utah last season with just 25 goals and 47 points in 82 games played. He is expected to play a key top-six role in Boston's lineup this upcoming season.
After a successful first season in North America with Providence (AHL), Simon Zajicek has earned himself a one-year, two-way contract extension to remain in Boston's organization. The 24-year-old thrived as a backup in Providence through 21 appearances last season as shown by his 14-6-1 record, .915 SV% and 2.44 GAA.
Mutter started the 2025-26 season in the Nashville organization, but was traded to Boston on March 12th. He spent the entire year in the AHL, where he had one goal and one assist in 39 games, including one goal in 12 games after joining Providence.
Reichel, the 17th-overall pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, has had trouble becoming a permanent fixture at the NHL level and was traded twice in the 2025-26 season. That said, he seemed to have found a role late in the season after joining the Boston Bruins, scoring three points (1G / 2A) in 10 games, earning himself a one-year contract extension.
The Bruins fell behind 1-0 early in a must-win Game Five when Swayman allowed a goal in the opening minutes, but shut the door the rest of the way, saving 25 of 26 shots (.962 SV%) in a 2-1 overtime win to force a Game Six. The 27-year-old Swayman has a 2.87 GAA and .910 SV% through five games this postseason (2-3). The Bruins hope to force a Game Seven, entering Game Six on Friday as slight +104 home underdogs.
After serving as a scratch in each of the first four games of the series, Eyssimont will make his 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs debut on Tuesday. Eyssimont appeared in 56 regular season games for the Bruins, tallying eight goals and ten assists.
Steeves will make his Stanley Cup Playoffs debut as the Bruins hope to keep the series alive in Buffalo on Tuesday. Steeves appeared in 43 regular season games with the Bruins, tallying nine goals and seven assists.
Reichel will take a seat on Tuesday as the Bruins aim to shake things up ahead of a must-win game in Buffalo. Reichel saw 13:51 of ice time in Game 4 and registered a -2 rating.
Zadorov was a game-time decision heading into Game Four on Sunday, but ended up playing in the blowout 6-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres, recording four hits and 17 penalty minutes in 19:20 time-on-ice. The hard-hitting 31-year-old defenseman is likely battling the same ailment he has had over the past week, making his status uncertain again for Game Five on Tuesday.
Despite a poor showing in Game 4, the Bruins will stick with Swayman between the pipes with their season on the line on Tuesday. Swayman was tagged for six goals on 29 shots in the eventual 6-1 defeat, and was pulled with 14 minutes remaining in favour of back-up goaltender Joonas Korpisalo. The Bruins will hope Swayman can recapture the form he flashed in the opening three games of the series when he posted a .931 SV%. Swayman and the Bruins enter Tuesday's must-win game at +135 on the money line.
Jordan Harris will be a healthy scratch in Game Five, allowing Jokiharju to enter the lineup for his postseason debut. The 26-year-old Jokiharju averaged 17:48 time-on-ice and scored 15 points (2G / 13A) in 41 games this season.
Zadorov was a game-time decision heading into Game Four on Sunday, but ended up playing in the blowout 6-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres, recording four hits and 17 penalty minutes in 19:20 time-on-ice. The hard-hitting 31-year-old defenseman is likely battling the same ailment he has had over the past week, making his status uncertain again for Game Five on Tuesday.
Swayman has been outstanding through three games this postseason, boasting an impressive 2.38 GAA and .931 SV%, but finds himself in a 2-1 series deficit against the Buffalo Sabres. The Bruins enter Game Four as -117 home favourites.
Lohrei has struggled mightily in Boston's opening three games to start the playoffs and is expected to head to the press box for Game 4 vs. Buffalo as Jordan Harris enters the lineup. Lohrei appeared in 73 regular season games for the Bruins but has been battling throughout the playoffs with zero points, and a -4 plus/minus despite averaging 14:14 TOI per game.
With Boston down 2-1 in their opening series to Buffalo, it appears they will shake up the lineup as Lukas Reichel is expected to take the spot of James Hagens for Game 3 on Sunday. The 23-year-old speedster appeared in 29 games this season between Chicago, Vancouver and Boston and pick up three goals and eight points.
Hagens playoff debut has started with three scoreless games and has led to Lukas Reichel expected to replace him in Boston's lineup for Game 4 vs. Buffalo. The 19-year-old Hagens joined the Bruins after a strong season at Boston College (NCAA) and has one assist in five appearances with the Bruins across regular season and the playoffs.
Swayman has been within eight minutes of recording a shutout in both games to start the series, but he only has a 1-1 record to show for it. The 27-year-old American goalie has saved 67 of 72 shots (.931 SV%), continuing a trend of exceptional postseason performances. Through 22 career postseason outings (10-11), Swayman has a solid 2.40 GAA and .923 SV%. The Bruins enter Game Three against the Buffalo Sabres with even -105 odds.
