Boston Bruins News

Lohrei has struggled mightily in Boston's opening three games to start the playoffs and is expected to head to the press box for Game 4 vs. Buffalo as Jordan Harris enters the lineup. Lohrei appeared in 73 regular season games for the Bruins but has been battling throughout the playoffs with zero points, and a -4 plus/minus despite averaging 14:14 TOI per game.

Boston finds themselves down 2-1 in their opening series vs. Buffalo and will bring Jordan Harris into the lineup Sunday as a replacement for the struggling Mason Lohrei. Harris appeared in only eight games for the Bruins during the regular season, picking up a goal, three points and 12 SOG.

With Boston down 2-1 in their opening series to Buffalo, it appears they will shake up the lineup as Lukas Reichel is expected to take the spot of James Hagens for Game 3 on Sunday. The 23-year-old speedster appeared in 29 games this season between Chicago, Vancouver and Boston and pick up three goals and eight points.

Hagens playoff debut has started with three scoreless games and has led to Lukas Reichel expected to replace him in Boston's lineup for Game 4 vs. Buffalo. The 19-year-old Hagens joined the Bruins after a strong season at Boston College (NCAA) and has one assist in five appearances with the Bruins across regular season and the playoffs.

Swayman has been within eight minutes of recording a shutout in both games to start the series, but he only has a 1-1 record to show for it. The 27-year-old American goalie has saved 67 of 72 shots (.931 SV%), continuing a trend of exceptional postseason performances. Through 22 career postseason outings (10-11), Swayman has a solid 2.40 GAA and .923 SV%. The Bruins enter Game Three against the Buffalo Sabres with even -105 odds.

Sweezey is an undrafted 30-year-old defenseman that spent the entire 2025-26 season in the AHL, where he scored 17 points (1G / 16A) in 69 games with the Providence Bruins. His only NHL appearance was as a member of the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2022-23 season, scoring one assist in nine games.

Swayman was eight minutes away from recording a shutout in Game One, but the Buffalo Sabres rallied and scored four goals late in the third period to win the game 4-3. The 27-year-old Swayman has been excellent in the postseason during his career, posting an impressive 2.42 GAA and .922 SV% in 21 outings (9-11), and will look to rebound in Game Two. The Bruins enter Tuesday's contest as +137 road underdogs.

Swayman was eight minutes away from recording a shutout in Game One, but the Buffalo Sabres rallied and scored four goals late in the third period to win the game 4-3. The 27-year-old Swayman has been excellent in the postseason during his career, posting an impressive 2.42 GAA and .922 SV% in 21 outings (9-11), and will look to rebound in Game Two. The Bruins enter Tuesday's contest as +137 road underdogs.

Clifton took a rest for Pittsburgh's previous game but will draw back into the lineup vs. St. Louis for Game 82 on Tuesday. The 30-year-old shutdown defensemen has appeared in just over half of Pittsburgh's games this season, with two goals, six points, 53 PIMs and 34 SOG in 49 games played.

Lindholm was a healthy scratch due to rest-related purposes for Boston's previous game but will return to the lineup for Game 82 vs. New Jersey on Tuesday. The 32-year-old has enjoyed another season as one of the league's top shut down defender, picking up five goals and 25 points in 66 games played.

McAvoy was held out of Boston's lineup vs. Columbus in their previous game due to rest related purposes but will draw back in for Game 82 vs. New Jersey on Tuesday. The Bruins defensive leader is having a massive 2025-26, posting career highs in both points (61), and PPP (23) across 68 games played.

After resting for Boston's previous contest, Tanner Jeannot will draw back into the lineup for Game 82 vs. New Jersey on Tuesday. The 28-year-old bruiser is having his best statistical season since 2021-22, with six goals, 21 points and 66 PIMs in 76 games played.

Zacha was a scratch in Boston's previous game due to rest-related reasons but will draw back into their lineup for the final regular season game of the year vs. New Jersey on Tuesday. The 29-year-old has been one of the NHL's hottest players in the last quarter, with 15-goals, 27 points and 43 SOG in the last 22 games played.

Entering their final game of the regular season, Boston will turn to Swayman to tend the twine against the New Jersey Devils. The 27-year-old Swayman was solid in his most recent outing, saving 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%), but did not receive enough goal support in a 2-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. In a 13-game stint from the beginning of March to early April (8-4-1), Swayman was one of the NHL's best goalies, posting a 2.14 GAA and .924 SV% to help his team secure a playoff spot. The Bruins enter Tuesday's contest as -143 home favourites against a Devils team that defeated them 4-3 last month.