Philipp Kurashev will draw back into Chicago's lineup, replacing Reicehl, who will be scratched after missing a team meeting. The 22-year-old Reichel is averaging 11:59 time-on-ice and has 21 points (7G / 14A) in 66 games this season.
The Bruins are 1-8-1 in their last 10 games and have fallen to last place in the Eastern Conference. They will turn to Swayman between the pipes on Thursday against a Montreal Canadiens team hungry to remain in a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race. The 26-year-old Swayman has an abysmal 4.95 GAA and .840 SV% in his last six games (0-6-0). The Bruins enter Thursday's contest as +177 road underdogs against a Canadiens team coming off an impressive come-from-behind overtime win over the Florida Panthers.
Locmelis was a fourth-round pick, 119th overall, of the Bruins in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old has spent the past two season playing collegiate hockey with UMass-Amherest (H-East) and scored 33 points (8G / 25A) in 40 games in 2024-25.
The Bruins are amid an eight-game losing skid and will hope for a better result on Tuesday, with Swayman tending the twine against the Washington Capitals. The 26-year-old Swayman was serviceable in his most recent outing but did not receive ample goal support, saving 20 of 22 shots (.909 SV%) in a 2-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. He has a 3.10 GAA and .893 SV% in 52 games this season (20-26-6). The Bruins enter Tuesday's contest as +182 home underdogs against a Capitals team coming off a disappointing 8-5 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.
McAvoy has not played since suffering an injury at the 4Nations Face-Off, but was skating in a non-contact jersey since last week, and has upgraded to a full-contact practice on Monday. The 27-year-old had seven goals, 23 points, 98 SOG and 46 PIMs in 50 games to start the season. The Bruins have eight games remaining this season and it's unclear when McAvoy could return to the lineup.
Zadorov did not play Boston's previous game due to personal reasons but has rejoined the team and is expected to play on Saturday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 29-year-old Zadorov is averaging 20:33 time-on-ice, recording 17 points (4G / 13A), a +14 plus/minus, 96 blocks, 183 hits, and 135 penalty minutes in 72 games this season.
Jeannot exited Tuesday's 3-1 win over the New York Rangers and will not play on Thursday, day-to-day with an undisclosed injury. The 27-year-old Jeannot has 13 points (7G / 6A) and 211 hits in 67 games this season.
Zadorov will not play on Wednesday against the Anaheim Ducks as he has returned to Boston to tend to a family matter. The 29-year-old Zadorov is averaging 20:33 time-on-ice, recording 17 points (4G / 13A), a +14 plus/minus, 96 blocks, 183 hits, and 135 penalty minutes in 72 games this season.
McAvoy has not played since suffering an injury at the 4Nations Face-Off, but skated with the Bruins in a non-contact jersey at practice on Tuesday. The 27-year-old had seven goals, 23 points, 98 SOG and 46 PIMs in 50 games to start the season. The Bruins have 10 games remaining this season and it's unclear when McAvoy could return to the lineup.
The Bruins have been outscored 15-7 during a three-game losing skid and will turn to Swayman between the pipes on Thursday against the Vegas Golden Knights. Swayman was busy in his most recent outing and allowed four goals on 38 shots (.895 SV%) in a 6-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 26-year-old goalie has a 3.00 GAA and .897 SV% in 49 games this season (20-23-6). The Bruins enter Thursday's contest as sizeable +244 road underdogs against a Golden Knights team that defeated them 4-3 on February 8th.
Peterka did not play in Buffalo's previous three games but will draw back into the lineup on Thursday against the Utah Hockey Club. The 23-year-old Peterka has a career-high 51 points (19G / 32A) in 61 games this season.
Gaunce will slot in for Marcus Foligno, who was a late scratch due to an upper-body injury. Gaunce is yet to register a point in seven games this season.
