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Ullmark will start against the Senators on Tuesday.

The Bruins will turn to Ullmark on Tuesday when they host the Senators in their final game of the regular season. The game picked up some added importance after Boston's 2-0 loss to the Capitals on Monday, with the Bruins now needing to win tonight to guarantee a finish atop the Atlantic Division. Any dropped points would open the door for the Panthers to secure the division title should they be able to win their game tonight against the Maple Leafs. Ullmark enters tonight's action a 25-10-8 record and a .916 SV%. The bookmakers like his chances of securing a victory and the Atlantic Division crown tonight, as the Bruins enter action as -225 favourites over the Sens.

Linus Ullmark
Ersson will start Tuesday vs. the Capitals.

The Flyers will turn to Ersson between the pipes in their final game of the season. Ersson has played superbly in his last two games, allowing only one total goal and recording a 20-save shutout in his last outing, a 1-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils. The Flyers need to win against the Washington Capitals on Tuesday and need help around the league to make the playoffs, but they enter action as -143 home favourites.

Samuel Ersson
Greig (illness) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play in New York on Monday.

Greig is battling an illness and his status for Monday's game against the New York Rangers was up in the air. Greig has three points (2G / 1A) in his last 11 games and has been held off the scoresheet in nine of those contests.

Ridly Greig
Greig (illness) will be a game-time decision on Monday vs. the Rangers.

Greig is battling an illness and his status for Monday's game against the New York Rangers is up in the air. Greig has three points (2G / 1A) in his last 11 games and has been held off the scoresheet in nine of those contests.

Ridly Greig
Ersson will start on Thursday in New York.

The Flyers are amid a disastrous eight-game losing skid and will turn to Ersson in the crease for a third-straight game. Ersson has allowed five or more goals in four of his last six games (0-6-0), including allowing five on 17 shots (.706 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 9-3 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. The Flyers are desperate for points but enter action on Thursday as +180 road underdogs against the New York Rangers.

Samuel Ersson
Ersson will start on Tuesday in Montreal.

The Flyers have lost seven straight and will turn to Ersson between the pipes as they attempt to stay in playoff contention. Ersson has allowed five or more goals in three of his last five (0-5-0), including allowing six goals on 33 shots (.818 SV%) in a disappointing 6-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets in his last outing. The Flyers enter action as -143 road favourites against the Montreal Canadiens.

Samuel Ersson
Stutzle (upper body) will remain out on Tuesday but has a chance to return on Thursday vs. Tampa Bay.

Stutzle will miss a third straight game on Tuesday but could return to the lineup on Thursday. Before his injury, Stutzle had only two points (0G / 2A) in his last five games but has 70 (18G / 52A) in 75 games this season.

Tim Stützle