As a result of the move, Barkov will be forced to miss Tuesday's game but is eligible to be activated for Thursday's game vs. the Kings. Barkov was placed on IR to open up a roster spot for them to claim Jonas Johansson off of waivers from Colorado.
Marchand was suspended for three games for slew-footing Oliver Ekman-Larsson on November 28th but is set to return to the lineup tonight in Vancouver. Marchand will be back on the top line with Patrice Bergeron and David Pastrnak and comes in with 24 points (9G / 15A) in 18 games.
Nosek will likely miss all three games on the Bruins' Western Canadian road trip due to a non-COVID illness. With Nosek out, Curtis Lazar will likely shift back to centre on the fourth line.
Forsling has missed the last three games with an undisclosed ailment but will play Tuesday in St. Louis. Forsling had a really nice start to the season, picking up 12 assists in his first 21 games.
Barkov has missed the last eight games with a knee injury but will play Tuesday in St. Louis. Barkov, who has 17 points (9G / 8A) in 15 games, will centre the top line with Carter Verhaeghe and Maxim Mamin on his wings.
Barkov took regular reps in Monday's practice and will travel with the team to St. Louis. The Panthers say Barkov could play as early as Tuesday--it would be his first game since November 16th. Barkov has nine goals and eight assists (17 points) in 15 games this season.
