Boston Bruins News

The Bruins have lost four straight and will likely roll with Swayman between the pipes on Thursday against the New York Islanders. Swayman struggled in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 29 shots (.828 SV%) in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 26-year-old goalie has a 3.02 GAA and .897 SV% in 42 games this season (18-18-6). The Bruins enter the contest as +105 home underdogs against an Islanders squad that defeated them 5-4 on January 5th.

The Bruins claimed Wahlstrom off of waivers from the New York Islanders in December. The 24-year-old Wahlstrom averaged 10:30 time-on-ice, recording two points (1G / 1A) and 27 hits in 16 games with Boston this season.

Justin Brazeau will draw back into Boston's lineup on Thursday, resulting in Wahlstrom being a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old Wahlstrom is averaging 10:30 time-on-ice, recording two points (1G / 1A) and 27 hits in 16 games with Boston this season.

Swayman will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 26-year-old Swayman allowed three goals on 29 shots (.897 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 3-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks. He has a 2.98 GAA and .898 SV% in 41 outings this season (18-18-5). The Bruins enter Tuesday's contest as +138 home underdogs against a Maple Leafs squad that defeated them 6-4 on January 4th.

Swayman will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 26-year-old Swayman allowed three goals on 29 shots (.897 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 3-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks. He has a 2.98 GAA and .898 SV% in 41 outings this season (18-18-5). The Bruins enter Tuesday's contest as +138 home underdogs against a Maple Leafs squad that defeated them 6-4 on January 4th.

Justin Brazeau will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, allowing Wahlstrom to re-enter the lineup. In 15 games with the Bruins, the 24-year-old Wahlstrom is averaging 10:49 time-on-ice and has two points (1G / 1A).

Lauko has not played since February 4th but will likely return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 24-year-old Czech forward is averaging 9:56 time-on-ice and has five points (2G / 3A) in 33 games this season.

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).

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.

Wahlstrom will take a seat on Wednesday as the Bruins opt to get some fresh legs into the lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Cole Koepke will slot into the lineup in his place.

Lauko missed a month in December due to a lower-body injury and returns to the sidelines again. It's unclear if this injury is related to his previous one that caused him to miss 15 consecutive games. The 24-year-old Czech forward is averaging 9:56 time-on-ice and has five points (2G / 3A) in 33 games this season.

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.