Jim Montgomery Announces Massive Roster Changes
In a recent interview, Jim Montgomery spilled the beans on several lineup adjustments for the upcoming Bruins game against the Buffalo Sabres tonight.
The headline news is the nod to Jeremy Swayman as the starting goalie, continuing the trend of game-by-game decisions between Swayman and Linus Ullmark. Both goalies have showcased stellar performances this season, with Swayman boasting a .928 save percentage, and Ullmark not far behind at .914.
Remarkably, the Bruins stand with an equal number of standings points for both netminders. Swayman holds a 9-2-4 record, while Ullmark sits at 10-5-2.
In another tweak to the lineup, Ian Mitchell makes way for Kevin Shattenkirk, who brings a veteran presence to bolster the defensive group.
Shattenkirk's return aims to fortify a defense that has experienced some lapses in recent games. Despite a less prolific season, with two goals and six assists, Shattenkirk's experience adds depth, averaging 16:33 of ice time per game.
In a move signaling reliance on veterans, Patrick Brown steps in for Oskar Steen, a 25-year-old center. Steen, with one goal this season, takes a backseat to the 31-year-old Brown, who also has one point on the year, typically seeing 4th line minutes.
With puck drop scheduled for 7:30 pm in Buffalo, these roster adjustments set the stage for an intriguing matchup as the Bruins look to navigate their game-time decisions.
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