Line Change
Gaunce will draw into the Wild lineup on Friday.
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.
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Boston Bruins News
Poitras (undisclosed) is expected to play on Saturday in Pittsburgh after leaving yesterday's game due to injury.
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 (undisclosed) left Thursday's game vs. New York and did not return.
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.
Goalie Start
Swayman will start against the Islanders on Thursday.
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.
Goalie Start
Swayman was the first goalie off the ice at Boston's morning skate.
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 been recalled from Iowa (AHL).
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.
Goalie Start
Swayman will start against the Maple Leafs on Tuesday.
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.
Goalie Start
Swayman was the first goalie off the ice at Boston's morning skate.
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.
Line Change
Reichel is expected to be a healthy scratch on Tuesday in Utah.
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.
McAvoy (shoulder) is out indefinitely.
Lindholm (lower-body) is not expected to return this season.
Lohrei (illness) is warming up on Saturday and is expected to play vs. Anaheim.
Line Change
Clifton will be a healthy scratch on Saturday vs. New York.
Lohrei (illness) is questionable to dress on Saturday vs. Anaheim.
Line Change
Steeves will draw back into Toronto's lineup vs. Carolina on Saturday.
Goalie Start
Swayman will start vs. Anaheim on Saturday.
Swayman served as USA's third goaltender in the 4-Nations Face Off but did not see any action between the pipes and should be well rested for Boston's return to action on Saturday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 26-year-old Swayman has 2.98 GAA and .898 SV% in 40 appearances this season (18-18-4).
McAvoy is week-to-week after a procedure to clear out an infection on Tuesday.
Boston announced Tuesday that their star defenseman Charlie McAvoy would be out week-to-week after he had a procedure to clear out an infection amidst the Four Nations Tournament. It's a massive loss for the Bruins as the 27-year-old had seven goals, 23 points, 98 SOG and 46 PIMs in 50 games to start the season. The Bruins' team physician made a statement on Wednesday indicating that McAvoy remains in the hospital, being treated with IV antibiotics, but his condition is improving.
Poitras has been assigned to Providence (AHL).
Goalie Start
Swayman will start vs. Vegas on Saturday.
Halonen has been reassigned to Utica (AHL).
Halonen has spent some time with the Devils this season but has only draw into two games, averaging 13:54 time-on-ice and scoring zero points. The 26-year-old forward has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL, scoring 24 points (15G / 9A) in 34 games with the Utica Comets.
