Brown did not appear in any of Boston's seven opening series games but is expected to make his 2023-24 playoff debut on Monday. The 31-year-old only appeared in 11 games for Boston during the regular season and had an assist, seven SOG and two PIMs. He is expected to replace Jesper Boqvist on Boston's fourth line for Game 1.
Swayman's three-game playoff win streak was brought to a halt in Game 5 as he allowed two goals on 33 shots (.939 SV%) in a 2-1 overtime loss but will have a chance at redemption on Thursday vs. Toronto. The 25-year-old has been nearly unbeatable in this year's playoffs, with his 3-1-0 record, 1.49 GAA and .952 SV%. He will look to close out Toronto on the road on Thursday, who are without their 69 goal scorer Auston Matthews for Game 6.
The Bruins will turn to Swayman for a third straight game as they attempt to advance to the second round of the playoffs. Swayman has won each of his three starts this postseason, allowing two or fewer goals in each contest while posting a tremendous .956 SV%. The Bruins enter game five as -164 home favourites against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Bruins will likely turn to Swayman for a third straight game as they attempt to advance to the second round of the playoffs. Swayman has won each of his three starts this postseason, allowing two or fewer goals in each contest while posting a tremendous .956 SV%. The Bruins enter game five as -164 home favourites against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Jeannot will draw in along with Nick Perbix after both players sat out Game 2 on Tuesday. Maxwell Crozier and Calvin de Haan will draw out of the lineup in their place.
After losing game two with Linus Ullmark between the pipes, the Bruins will rotate back to Swayman, their Game 1 starter, in Game 3 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Swayman was stellar in a 5-1 victory in game one, saving 35 of 36 shots (.972 SV%) in the contest. The Bruins enter action on Wednesday as slight -103 road underdogs.
After losing game two with Linus Ullmark between the pipes, the Bruins will rotate back to Swayman, their game-one starter, in game three against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Swayman was stellar in a 5-1 victory in game one, saving 35 of 36 shots (.972 SV%) in the contest. The Bruins enter action on Wednesday as slight -103 road underdogs.
Lohrei did not play either of the first two games of the playoffs for the Bruins but will enter the lineup after being recalled from the Providence Bruins (AHL). The 23-year-old Lohrei played 41 games for Boston this year, his first NHL season, tallying 13 points (4G / 9A).
Jeannot will draw out of the Lightning lineup as Tampa Bay opts to dress seven defensemen for Game 2 against the Panthers. It's unclear at this time whether Jeannot is simply a healthy scratch or if he's dealing with an undisclosed injury.
Peeke was limited to only 10:20 time-on-ice in the Bruins 3-2 game two loss to the Toronto Maples on Monday due to an upper-body injury. In 38 games this season, Peeke recorded 10 points (1G / 9A), 92 hits, and 78 blocks.
Lohrei did not play either of the first two games of the playoffs for the Bruins but could get a chance to draw into the lineup after being recalled from the Providence Bruins (AHL). The 23-year-old Lohrei played 41 games for Boston this year, his first NHL season, tallying 13 points (4G / 9A).
Peeke took a Tyler Bertuzzi shot off the hand in his last shift and did not return to the game. Head coach Jim Montgomery did not have an update on Peeke's status post-game, adding that he'll be evaluated on Tuesday.
Swayman had a terrific regular season, going 25-10-8 with a 2.53 GAA, .916 SV% and three shutouts in 44 appearances (43 starts). Swayman will start Game 1 vs. Toronto but doesn't have a lot of NHL playoff experience. He's 3-4 with a 2.79 GAA and .901 SV% in eight appearances (six starts) since 2021. Swayman was undefeated vs. Toronto this season, going 3-0-0 with a sparkling 1.30 GAA and .959 SV%.
With the Bruins set to begin their first-round playoff matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, they have recalled Lohrei from Providence. The 23-year-old Lohrei played 41 games for Boston this year, his first NHL season, tallying 13 points (4G / 9A).
With Montreal on the second half of a back-to-back Jordan Harris will be a healthy scratch as Jayden Struble returns to the lineup. The 23-year-old's third NHL season will come to an end with three goals, 14 points, 43 SOG, 22 PIMs and a -5 plus/minus after 56 games played.
The Bruins will continue to push for the Presidents Trophy on Monday with Swayman between the pipes against the Washington Capitals. Swayman has allowed three or fewer goals in four of his last five games (3-2-0) but allowed four on 26 shots (.846 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. The Bruins enter action as -154 road favourites.
