Boston Bruins News
Arvidsson missed Monday’s practice and skated on the “fifth line” in Tuesday’s morning skate, so don’t expect him to play Tuesday in Anaheim. Luckily for he Predators, Filip Forsberg is expected to draw back into the lineup for Arvidsson.
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.
Kuraly has missed the last two games but will replace Marcus Johansson in the lineup on Thursday. Kuraly, who will skate on the fourth line, has six goals and 11 assists (17 points) in 63 games this season.
Zadorov will not travel to Dallas for Thursday’s game after suffering an upper-body injury on Tuesday. Ryan Graves will replace him on the Colorado blueline.
Zacha appears close to returning to the Devils lineup but will miss his ninth straight game on Tuesday. His next chance to return to the lineup will be Friday in Washington.
Jokiharju came up for one game but has been returned to the AHL because Brent Seabrook is expected to play on Sunday. Jokiharju goes back to Rockford, where he has picked one goal and eight assists (nine points) in nine games.
Zacha will miss his fourth straight game with an upper-body injury and it doesn’t appear like there has been any significant progress towards returning to the lineup.
With Brent Seabrook (abdomen) out and Carl Dahlstrom (illness) questionable, Jokiharju has been called up and will likely be in the lineup on Friday. Jokiharju has picked up a point-per-game (1G / 8A) in nine games with Rockford since being sent down. He is one of the Blackhawks best defensemen and could remain with the team moving forward as they continue their hunt for the playoffs.
Arvidsson missed the morning skate but the Predators are hopeful that he will play on Thursday. Kevin Fiala skated on the top-line with Arvidsson taking the morning off, so expect him to remain there if Arvidsson is unavailable.