Boston Bruins News

The Bruins have significantly altered their goaltending structure from the goalie rotation between Jeremy Swayman and Linus Ullmark last season, with Korpisalo starting in net on Tuesday for only the third time in 10 games. The 30-year-old Korpisalo could likely earn more playing time with consistent netminding but has left little to be optimistic about through two outings (1-1-0), posting an ugly 4.57 GAA and .850 SV%. The Bruins enter action on Tuesday as -184 home favorites against a Flyers club that has lost seven of their last eight (1-6-1).

Tufte has been limited to only 20 NHL games since being drafted 25th overall by the Dallas Stars in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. The 26-year-old has excelled at the AHL level, most recently tallying 45 points (23G / 22A) in 67 games with the Colorado Eagles last season.

Swayman gave up four goals on 31 shots in the Bruins' loss to the Stars on Thursday. The loss extended Swayman's losing streak to four games and he's posted a 3.26 GAA and .900 SV% during that stretch. Tonight he will face a Maple Leafs team that he was 3-0 with a 1.30 GAA and .959 SV% aagainst last season.

Harris is expected to draw back into Columbus' lineup on Saturday in Nashville. Harris did not play in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs but will return to the lineup on Saturday for his fourth game of the season.

Despite losing their last two outings, the Bruins will return to Swayman in the crease for the third straight game. After missing training camp due to contract negotiations, Swayman has been solid to start the 2024-25 season, despite an unspectacular 2-2-1 record, posting a 2.77 GAA and .911 SV%. The Bruins enter action on Thursday as slight -113 home favorites against the Dallas Stars. The 25-year-old Swayman was excellent against the Stars last season, posting a 2.42 GAA and .940 SV% in two outings (2-0-0).

Parker Wotherspoon will draw into the Bruins' lineup for his second game of the season on Thursday, resulting in Lohrei being a healthy scratch. Lohrei had played the last five games for the Bruins, a byproduct of strong play, posting four points (1G / 3A) in that stretch.

Swayman will get the nod for the fifth time this season when the Bruins travel to Nashville on Tuesday. Swayman took an unfortunate loss his last time out, allowing just two goals on 32 shots as the Bruins suffered a 2-1 overtime defeat in Utah. The 26-year-old netminder owns a 2-1-1 record to go along with a .905 SV% and a 2.71 GAA on the season. Swayman will have his hands full again on Tuesday, as Boston finds themselves as slight underdogs at +115 in Nashville.

After playing their last contest with seven defensemen, the Blue Jackets will return to the traditional 12-6 formation as Kevin Labanc will draw into the lineup in favor of Harris. Harris played the last three games for the Blue Jackets, recording a -1 plus/minus, four penalty minutes, two shots, and one hit.

Blumel made his season debut for Dallas on Saturday, filling in for Sam Steel (undisclosed). The 24-year-old Blumel played 8:00 time-on-ice and had two shots in goal while playing in his first NHL game since the 2022-23 season.

Korpisalo will get the surprise start in Colorado on Wednesday, making his first appearance since Boston's season opener on October 8th. Korpisalo struggled in his Bruins debut, allowing six goals on 35 shots as Boston suffered a 6-4 defeat at the hands of the Panthers. He'll have his hands full again on Wednesday as Boston enters action as +115 underdogs in Denver.

Justin Brazeau and Morgan Geekie will serve as healthy scratches on Wednesday, allowing Max Jones and Riley Tufte to draw back into the Bruins' lineup. The 26-year-old Geekie has zero points a -4 plus/minus through four games this season. Geekie debuted with the Bruins last season, posting a career-high 39 points (17G / 22A) in 76 games.

Justin Brazeau and Morgan Geekie will be healthy scratches for the Bruins on Wednesday as Max Jones and Riley Tufte will draw back into the lineup. The 26-year-old Tufte made his Bruins debut last week, recording a -1 plus/minus in 9:21 time-on-ice.

Eyssimont has not played yet this season but will draw into the lineup on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 28-year-old appeared in 81 games with the Lightning in 2023-24, picking up 11 goals, 25 points and 104 PIMs.

Eyssimont has not played yet this season but could draw into the lineup on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 28-year-old appeared in 81 games with the Lightning in 2023-24, picking up 11 goals, 25 points and 104 PIMs.

Jack Johnson will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Harris to mean his team debut for the Blue Jackets. The 24-year-old Harris spent his first three seasons with the Montreal Canadiens, scoring 32 points (8G / 24A) in 131 games.

Eyssimont missed Tampa Bay's season opener last Friday due to a lower-body injury and has a chance to return to Tampa's lineup on Tuesday vs. Vancouver. The 28-year-old appeared in 81 games with the Lightning in 2023-24, picking up 11 goals, 25 points and 104 PIMs.

Despite missing the entirety of training camp, and the first game of the season due to contract negotiations, the Bruins will turn to Swayman between the pipes for a third straight game on Monday against the Florida Panthers. The 26-year-old Swayman hasn't shown any rust early on, posting a 2.44 GAA and .914 SV% through two games (2-0-0). The Bruins, who lost to the Panthers 6-4 in their season opener, enter the action on Monday as -128 home favorites against a Panthers club without Aleksander Barkov (lower-body) and Matthew Tkachuk (illness).

Tufte was a minus-1 in 9:21 TOI in his season debut on Thursday but will come out of the lineup on Saturday to make room for Matthew Poitras.