Zadorov returns to the lineup on Tuesday after being unavailable on Monday against the New York Rangers because of an ankle injury. The 30-year-old hard-hitting defenseman has 17 points (1G / 16A), 76 blocks, and 130 hits in 52 games this season.
Jokiharju will draw in for Nikita Zadorov, who is unavailable due to an ankle injury. Jokiharju will skate with Andrew Peeke on Boston's third pair.
Zadorov was limited to only 16:35 time-on-ice in his previous game and will be unavailable on Monday against the New York Rangers because of an ankle injury. The 30-year-old hard-hitting defenseman has 17 points (1G / 16A), 76 blocks, and 130 hits in 52 games this season.
Zadorov was limited to only 16:35 time-on-ice in his previous game and his status is uncertain on Monday against the New York Rangers because of an ankle injury. The 30-year-old hard-hitting defenseman has 17 points (1G / 16A), 76 blocks, and 130 hits in 52 games this season.
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 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.
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.
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).
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 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.
