
Boston Bruins News

The Bruins have clinched home-ice advantage in the first-round of the playoffs so they will sit four key players to give them some rest. McAvoy will be joined by David Krejci, Brad Marchand and Zdeno Chara.

The Bruins have clinched home-ice advantage in the first-round of the playoffs so they will sit four key players to give them some rest. Krejci will be joined by Zdeno Chara, Brad Marchand and Charlie McAvoy.

The Flames have clinched a roster spot and it looks like Lindholm will be the latest forward to be rested. Matthew Tkachuk is expected to replace him in the lineup and Austin Czarnik will skate on the first line.

Rask gave up three goals on 22 shots in the Bruins loss to the Panthers on Saturday. Rask is expected to start Tuesday and Thursday before receiving the final game of the regular season on Saturday off. The Bruins are hoping that Rask, who is 2-4-0 with a 3.32 GAA and .865 SV% in his last six, can re-discover his form ahead of the playoffs.

Stralman has been out since March 5th with a lower-body injury but is expected to replace Cameron Gaunce on Tuesday. The Lightning want to get the veteran into a few games before the playoffs, so look for him to skate with Jan Rutta in Montreal.











Rask allowed two goals on 19 shots in the Bruins win over the Senators on Saturday. Rask has not lost in regulation in his last 11 starts, going 10-0-1 with a 1.97 GAA, .923 SV% and two shutouts. Tonight he faces a Blue Jackets team that comes in on the tail-end of a back-to-back and are 5-5-0 while averaging just 2.00 goals for per game in 10 games since trading for Matt Duchene.

Pastrnak has missed the last 13 games and will miss at least two more games with a thumb injury. Pastrnak may be eligible to return to the lineup vs. the Blue Jackets on Saturday, but monitor his status as the week progresses.
