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Lindholm (lower-body) practiced in a full contact jersey for the first time since his injury.

Lindholm has been sidelined since November 12th but appears to be nearing a return to the lineup after practicing on Monday. The 30-year-old defenseman was averaging 20:51 time-on-ice and had seven points (3G / 4A) in 17 games before his injury this season. The Bruins return to action on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres, but head coach Joe Sacco has stated it is too early for Lindholm's return.

Hampus Lindholm
McAvoy (undisclosed) returned to practice as a full participant on Monday.

McAvoy has not played since January 11th, missing six games, but appears to be nearing a return after practicing on Monday. 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. The Bruins return to action on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres but McAvoy will not be ready to rejoin the lineup yet.

Charlie McAvoy
DiPietro has been assigned to Providence (AHL).

Jeremy Swayman was battling an undisclosed ailment that prevented his from suiting up on Thursday, resulting in Boston recalling DiPietro from Providence (AHL) to serve as Joonas Korpisalo's backup in their 2-0 win over the Ottawa Senators. The 25-year-old DiPietro has been outstanding in the AHL this season, posting a 1.95 GAA and .930 SV% in 22 games (14-5-3) with Providence.

Michael DiPietro
Swayman (upper-body) is practicing on Friday after missing Boston's previous game.

Swayman missed the second half of Boston's back-to-back on Thursday due to an upper-body ailment but returned to practice on Friday and looks like an option to return on Saturday vs. Colorado. The 26-year-old had a well-documented contract dispute to begin the season and has followed it up with a below-average 15-16-4 record, .896 SV% and 3.00 GAA this year.

Jeremy Swayman
Swayman (upper-body) is questionable to be available for Thursday's game vs. Ottawa.

Swayman allowed four goals on 29 shots (.862 SV%) in last night's 5-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils and might be unavailable for tonight's game against the Ottawa Senators. Boston has recalled goaltender Michael DiPietro from the Providence Bruins (AHL) for precautionary reasons.

Jeremy Swayman
DiPietro has been recalled from Providence (AHL).

With Jeremy Swayman battling an undisclosed ailment, DiPietro has been recalled from the Providence Bruins (AHL). If Swayman is unable to suit up, DiPietro will likely serve as the backup to Joonas Korpisalo. The 25-year-old DiPietro has been outstanding in the AHL this season, posting a 1.95 GAA and .930 SV% in 22 games (14-5-3) with Providence.

Michael DiPietro
Ivan has been reassigned to the Colorado Eagles (AHL).

Ivan has seen some deployment at the AHL level lately where he's tallied two points (1G / 1A) in two games with the Eagles (AHL). The 22-year-old Czech forward has eight points (5G / 3A) in 40 games with the Avalanche but has been held off the scoresheet in 18 straight.

Ivan Ivan
Swayman will start in New Jersey on Wednesday.

The Bruins have points in four straight (3-0-1) and will roll with Swayman between the pipes on Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils. Swayman struggled in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 44 shots (.886 SV%) in a 6-5 shootout loss to the Ottawa Senators. The 26-year-old Swayman has a 2.94 GAA and .897 SV% in 34 games (15-15-4). The Bruins enter Wednesday's contest as +202 road underdogs against a Devils squad that has scored three or fewer goals in 11 straight contests (2-6-3).

Jeremy Swayman
Colorado has recalled Ivan Ivan from the Colorado Eagles (AHL).

Ivan has seen some deployment at the AHL level lately where he's tallied two points (1G / 1A) in two games with the Eagles (AHL). The 22-year-old Czech forward has eight points (5G / 3A) in 39 games with the Avalanche but has been held off the scoresheet in 17 straight.

Ivan Ivan
Kasterlic (undisclosed) has been placed on IR.

Kastelic played the last two games, returning from a two-game absence due to an upper-body injury, but will return to the sidelines for at least a week after being placed on Injured Reserve. The 25-year-old Kastelic has 13 points (4G / 9A) in 45 games this season and is among the league leaders with 175 hits.

Mark Kastelic
Gaunce has been reassigned to Iowa (AHL).

Gaunce has 182 games of NHL experience but has never been able to secure a spot on an NHL roster. The 30-year-old played five games with Minnesota earlier this season but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL, tallying 22 points (12G / 10A) in 26 games with the Iowa Wild.

Brendan Gaunce
Minten will draw back into Toronto's lineup on Monday vs. Tampa Bay.

With Max Pacioretty battling an upper-body injury, Minten will re-enter Toronto's lineup on Monday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 20-year-old Minten is averaging 12:47 time-on-ice and has four points (2G / 2A) in 11 games this season.

Fraser Minten