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Clifton will be a healthy scratch on Saturday vs. New York.
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Lohrei (illness) is questionable to dress on Saturday vs. Anaheim.
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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.
Goalie Start
Swayman will start vs. Minnesota on Tuesday.
Swayman saved 22 of 25 shots (.880 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 6-3 win over the New York Rangers, and will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild. After a poor start to the season, Swayman has been more reliable lately despite an unfavorable 6-7-1 record, posting a serviceable .908 SV% in his last 14 games. The Bruins enter Tuesday's contest as -126 home favorites against a Wild club coming off a forgetful 6-0 loss to the Ottawa Senators.
Kastelic (undisclosed) will return vs. Minnesota on Tuesday.
Kastelic has not played since January 20th due to an undisclosed injury but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild. The 25-year-old Kastelic has 13 points (4G / 9A) in 45 games this season and is among the league leaders with 175 hits. Cole Koepke will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Kastelic's return.
Send Down
Minten has been assigned to the Toronto Marlies (AHL).
Minten was a healthy scratch for the Maple Leafs on Saturday and was assigned back to the Marlies (AHL) on Monday. The 20-year-old Minten is averaging 12:14 time-on-ice and has four points (2G / 2A) in 15 games with the Maple Leafs this season. Dakota Mermis was recalled from the Marlies in a corresponding move.
Kastelic (undisclosed) is available vs. Minnesota on Tuesday.
Kastelic has not played since January 20th due to an undisclosed injury but will likely return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild. The 25-year-old Kastelic has 13 points (4G / 9A) in 45 games this season and is among the league leaders with 175 hits.
Goalie Start
Swayman will start Saturday vs. the Rangers.
Clifton will miss a third straight game due to illness on Friday vs. Nashville.
Clifton is battling an illness and will be sidelined for a third straight game on Friday against the Nashville Predators. The 29-year-old Clifton is averaging 15:15 time-on-ice and has eight points (0G / 8A) in 46 games this season.
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Eyssimont is a healthy scratch for Thursday's game against the Kings.
Eyssimont will take a seat on Thursday, with Cam Atkinson drawing into the lineup in his place. Eyssimont has four goals and three assists in 47 games this season.
McAvoy (undisclosed) will return vs. Washington on Thursday.
McAvoy has not played since January 11th, missing seven games, but will return to the lineup on Thursday after practicing for the last several days. The 27-year-old McAvoy is averaging 23:41 time-on-ice but is having an off season offensively, scoring 20 points (5G / 15A) in 45 games.
McAvoy (undisclosed) is hopeful to return vs. Winnipeg on Thursday.
McAvoy has not played since January 11th, missing seven games, but appears to be ready to return after practicing for the last several days. The 27-year-old McAvoy is averaging 23:41 time-on-ice but is having an off season offensively, scoring 20 points (5G / 15A) in 45 games.
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Halonen is expected to be a healthy scratch vs. Philadelphia on Wednesday.
Kurtis MacDermid will draw back into New Jersey's lineup on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Flyers, resulting in Halonen being a healthy scratch. Halonen is averaging 13:54 time-on-ice and has zero points through two games with the Devils this season.
Goalie Start
Swayman will start in Buffalo on Tuesday.
The Bruins have won two straight and will roll with Swayman between the pipes on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres. Swayman was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 27 of 28 shots (.964 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche. The 26-year-old netminder has a 2.95 GAA and .898 SV% in 36 games this season (16-16-4). The Bruins enter Tuesday's contest as slight -104 road underdogs against a Sabres team they defeated 3-1 on December 21st.
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Halonen will draw back into New Jersey's lineup on Monday in Philadelphia.
Halonen made his Devils' season debut last Saturday, his third career NHL games, but was quickly assigned back to the Utica Comets (AHL) before being recalled again on Monday. Halonen has scored 15 goals with nine assists (24 points) in 34 AHL games this season.