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Reichel will draw back into Chicago's lineup in Colorado on Wednesday.

Pat Maroon will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday against the Colorado Avalanche, allowing Reichel to re-enter the lineup. Reichel has 11 points (3G / 8A) in 34 games this season but is averaging only 12:30 time-on-ice, nearly two minutes less than the 14:07 he was playing last season. The 22-year-old forward has only two points (0G / 2A) in his last 13 games.

Lukas Reichel
Swayman will start against the Oilers on Tuesday.

The Bruins have lost four straight and will attempt to return to the win column on Tuesday with Swayman between the pipes. Swayman struggled in his most recent outing, allowing four goals on 27 shots (.852 SV%) in a 6-4 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. He has a 2.91 GAA and .891 SV% in 29 games this season (13-13-3). The Bruins enter Tuesday's contest as +132 home underdogs against an Edmonton Oilers club that has scored three or more goals in eight straight games (6-1-1).

Jeremy Swayman
Gaunce has been reassigned to Iowa (AHL).

Gaunce was brought in as an extra player due to an illness running through the Minnesota roster but was not needed and will return to Iowa (AHL) on Tuesday. The 30-year-old veteran forward returns to the minors, where he has played well with 11 goals, 17 points and 12 PIMs in 22 games.

Brendan Gaunce
Harris will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday in Pittsburgh.

The Blue Jackets will return to the traditional 12-forward, six-defenseman formation on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, with Harris going to the sidelines as a healthy scratch, being replacing by Kevin Labanc. The 24-year-old Harris recorded an assist in his most recent outing despite being limited to a season-low 4:32 time-on-ice. He has three points (1G / 2A) and is averaging 11:39 time-on-ice through 24 games this season.

Jordan Harris
Swayman is in the starter's net at Boston's morning skate.

The Bruins have lost four straight and will attempt to return to the win column on Tuesday with Swayman between the pipes. Swayman struggled in his most recent outing, allowing four goals on 27 shots (.852 SV%) in a 6-4 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. He has a 2.91 GAA and .891 SV% in 29 games this season (13-13-3). The Bruins enter Tuesday's contest as +132 home underdogs against an Edmonton Oilers club that has scored three or more goals in eight straight games (6-1-1).

Jeremy Swayman
Jokiharju will draw back into Buffalo's lineup on Monday vs. Washington.

Dennis Gilbert will be a healthy scratch on Monday against the Washington Capitals, allowing Jokiharju to re-enter the lineup. The 25-year-old Jokiharju has not played since December 21st. He is averaging 17:55 time-on-ice and has three points (1G / 2A) in 26 games this season.

Henri Jokiharju
Boston has signed Mark Kastelic to a three-year, $4.701 million contract extension ($1,567,000 AAV).

In only 39 games this season, Kastelic has already matched a career-high with 11 points (4G / 7A) and has been rewarded with a three-year contract extension. The bruting 6-4 forward is second in the NHL with 151 hits.

Mark Kastelic
Swayman will start in New York on Thursday.

The Bruins will turn to Swayman between the pipes for a third consecutive game on Thursday when they visit the New York Rangers. Swayman was unsuccessful in his most recent outing, a 3-1 loss to the Washington Capitals, but was solid, saving 24 of 26 shots (.923 SV%). The 26-year-old Swayman has played well lately, allowing three or fewer goals in six straight (4-1-1), posting a .919 SV%. The Bruins enter Thursday's contest as slight -104 road underdogs against against a Rangers club outscored 19-6 in their last four games (0-4-0).

Jeremy Swayman
Swayman was the first goalie off the ice at Boston's morning skate.

The Bruins will turn to Swayman between the pipes for a third consecutive game on Thursday when they visit the New York Rangers. Swayman was unsuccessful in his most recent outing, a 3-1 loss to the Washington Capitals, but was solid, saving 24 of 26 shots (.923 SV%). The 26-year-old Swayman has played well lately, allowing three or fewer goals in six straight (4-1-1), posting a .919 SV%. The Bruins enter Thursday's contest as slight -104 road underdogs against against a Rangers club outscored 19-6 in their last four games (0-4-0).

Jeremy Swayman
Ivan (upper-body) is considered week-to-week and has been placed on IR.

Ivan played a season-low 5:07 time-on-ice in Colorado's most recent game and was absent from practice on Monday and Tuesday, expecting to be out of the lineup on a week-to-week basis. The 22-year-old Czech forward has eight points (5G / 3A) in 37 games this season.

Ivan Ivan
Swayman will start in Washington on Tuesday.

Swayman has been inconsistent this season but had light work in his most recent outing, saving all 18 shots he faced in a 4-0 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets for his second shutout. He has a 2.93 GAA and .890 SV% in 26 games this season (13-10-3). The Bruins enter Tuesday's contest as +130 road underdogs against a Washington Capitals club coming off a disappointing 4-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings.

Jeremy Swayman
Ivan (upper-body) missed practice on Monday and is being further evaluated.

Ivan played a season-low 5:07 time-on-ice in Colorado's most recent game and was absent from practice on Monday due to an upper-body injury. The 22-year-old Czech forward has eight points (5G / 3A) in 37 games this season.

Ivan Ivan