Bobrovsky allowed five goals on 39 shots (.872 SV%) as he lost his last time out in a start a week ago on November 5th vs. LA. The 34-year-old has struggled this season, posting a 3.28 GAA with his .897 SV% to go along with his 3-4-1 record. He faces off against Washington who lost 6-3 to Tampa their last time out and ranks 30th in the NHL in shots per game.
Studnicka will head to the injured reserve after an eye-opening seven-game spell with Vancouver after being traded a few weeks ago. Through seven games the 23-year-old has a goal and two points along with 11 SOG while only averaging 10:30 ATOI in a bottom-six role. He has a lower-body injury.
Gadjovich will head to the press box Friday as a healthy scratch. He has struggled this season as he has failed to pick up any points but has seven SOG and 18 PIMs through eight games.
Gregor was back in the Sharks' lineup for their previous game but will find himself heading back to the press box as a healthy scratch Friday. He has been limited in action this season, playing only six games and collecting zero points and a -3 plus/minus to go along with his seven SOG.
Ekblad will return to the Panther's lineup Saturday vs. Edmonton. The 26-year-old has been out since October 17th when he left a game against Boston early with a lower-back injury. Through his first three games of the season, he had one goal and seven SOG while leading the Panthers blue line.
Gregor hasn't played since November 3rd as he has been a healthy scratch, but he finds himself back in the Sharks' lineup Thursday vs. St.Louis. Through five games this season, he has zero points with a -2 plus/minus and five PIMs.
Ekblad is "expected" to return to the Panther's lineup Saturday vs. Edmonton. The 26-year-old has been out since October 17th when he left a game against Boston early with a lower-back injury. Through his first three games of the season, he had one goal and seven SOG while leading the Panthers blueline.
Ekblad will be eligible to play Saturday vs. Edmonton if Florida is able and willing to activate him in time. The 26-year-old has been out since October 17th when he left a game against Boston early with a lower-back injury. Through his first three games of the season, he had one goal and seven SOG while leading the Panthers blueline.
Greer will head to the press box Tuesday vs. St.Louis as Craig Smith steps back into the Bruins' lineup. The 25-year-old has been incredibly efficient when he is playing, putting up six points (3G/3A) and 19 PIMs while only playing 10:17 ATOI in Boston's bottom six.
Bobrovsky is coming off his third straight loss after stopping 18 of 22 shots (.818 SV%) in a 4-3 defeat to Philadelphia his last time out. The 34-year-old has struggled to start this season, posting a .897 SV% and 3.07 GAA to go along with a 2-3-1 record. He draws a good matchup with the San Jose Sharks who are 31st in the NHL in goals per game (2.42).
Studnicka was acquired by the Canucks last week for Michael DiPietro and Jonathan Myrenberg. The 2017 2nd rd pick (53rd overall) played 38 games with the Bruins prior to the deal, collecting a goal and seven points with a -7 plus/minus rating.
It will be the first time this season the 26-year-old has been sent to the press box through seven games. He has yet to collect his first point of the season after picking up 13 points (3G/10A) in 54 games with the Blues in 2021-22.
Marchand is just returning from offseason hip surgery and will likely need a night's rest after returning almost a month ahead of schedule for the Bruins' 5-1 victory last night. Marchand did not miss a beat as he had two goals and an assist while playing 17:31 TOI. He will be back in the Bruins' lineup their next time out as this is nothing more than a day of rest.
Bobrovsky will be looking to bounce back after dropping his previous start 4-2 in an 18-save (.857 SV%) loss Tuesday. He carries a .908 SV% and 2.85 GAA into the start to go along with his 2-2-1 record. The Panthers will take on Philadelphia, who lost their last game 3-0 to the Sharks off the second game of a back to back.
Yesterday the Bruins said that Marchand would not play the next two games, but Marchand will be in the lineup vs. Detroit on Thursday. The Bruins said he will not play in the back-to-back set, so he'll sit Friday in Columbus. Marchand will debut on a line with Patrice Bergeron and Jake DeBrusk.
