With Ryan Hartman returning to the lineup after an eight-game suspension, Gaunce will be sent to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 30-year-old Gaunce is averaging 10:00 time-on-ice and has zero points in seven games this season.
The Bruins failed to score in Sunday's 1-0 loss to the Minnesota Wild despite a solid effort from Swayman, saving 21 of 22 shots (.955 SV%). The team hopes for a better result on Tuesday, rolling with Swayman between the pipes again. The 26-year-old Swayman has a 2.95 GAA and .898 SV% in 44 games this season (18-20-6). The Bruins enter the action on Tuesday as -129 home favorites against a Nashville Predators squad that has scored two or fewer goals in five of their last six games (2-4-0).
Steeves last played for the Maple Leafs on February 25. The 25-year-old Steeves has two points (1G / 1A) in seven contests with the Maple Leafs this season. He returns to the Marlies (AHL), where he has an impressive 46 points (29G / 17A) in 40 games.
Gaunce will slot in for Devin Shore, who is a healthy scratch. Gaunce has played in five games this season and is yet to register a point.
Poitras was limited to only 7:08 time-on-ice in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the New York Islanders, exiting the contest with an undisclosed injury. The 20-year-old Poitras is averaging 12:59 time-on-ice and has 11 points (1G / 10A) in 29 games with Boston this season.
Poitras was limited to only 7:08 time-on-ice in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the New York Islanders, exiting the contest with an undisclosed injury. The 20-year-old Poitras is averaging 12:59 time-on-ice and has 11 points (1G / 10A) in 29 games with Boston this season.
The Bruins have lost four straight and will roll with Swayman between the pipes on Thursday against the New York Islanders. Swayman struggled in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 29 shots (.828 SV%) in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 26-year-old goalie has a 3.02 GAA and .897 SV% in 42 games this season (18-18-6). The Bruins enter the contest as +105 home underdogs against an Islanders squad that defeated them 5-4 on January 5th.
The Bruins have lost four straight and will likely roll with Swayman between the pipes on Thursday against the New York Islanders. Swayman struggled in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 29 shots (.828 SV%) in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 26-year-old goalie has a 3.02 GAA and .897 SV% in 42 games this season (18-18-6). The Bruins enter the contest as +105 home underdogs against an Islanders squad that defeated them 5-4 on January 5th.
Gaunce has 28 points (13G / 15A) in 182 career NHL games but has primarily been an AHL player this season, limited to only five contests with Minnesota. The 30-year-old forward has 29 points (15G / 14A) in 35 games with Iowa (AHL) this season.
Swayman will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 26-year-old Swayman allowed three goals on 29 shots (.897 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 3-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks. He has a 2.98 GAA and .898 SV% in 41 outings this season (18-18-5). The Bruins enter Tuesday's contest as +138 home underdogs against a Maple Leafs squad that defeated them 6-4 on January 4th.
Swayman will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 26-year-old Swayman allowed three goals on 29 shots (.897 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 3-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks. He has a 2.98 GAA and .898 SV% in 41 outings this season (18-18-5). The Bruins enter Tuesday's contest as +138 home underdogs against a Maple Leafs squad that defeated them 6-4 on January 4th.
Colton Dach will draw back into Chicago's lineup on Tuesday against Utah HC, sending Reichel to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 22-year-old Reichel is averaging 12:11 time-on-ice and has 16 points (5G / 11A) in 50 games this season.
