Jim Montgomery scratches vertan defenceman Matt Grzelcyk
Ahead of tonight's clash with the Nashville Predators, the Boston Bruins aim to secure another crucial victory as they gear up for the playoffs.
With anticipation building, the team released the lines and pairings for the game, revealing a notable absence from the lineup: key defenseman Matt Grzelcyk.
During yesterday's practice, Grzelcyk found himself as the extra defenseman, making way for Parker Wotherspoon to partner with Charlie McAvoy.
The practice lines were as follows:
Marchand-Coyle-DeBrusk
Maroon-Zacha-Heinen
Beecher-Geekie-Frederic
Lauko-Boqvist-Brazeau
Van Riemsdyk
Lindholm-McAvoy
Lohrei-Carlo
Shattenkirk-Peeke
Grzelcyk-Wotherspoon
In goal, Ullmark will take the starting position, supported by Swayman.
Notably absent from practice is David Pastrnak. Jim Montgomery announced that Matt Grzelcyk will not be in the Bruins lineup for tonights game, but nothing has been confirmed with David Pastrnak.
JVR in. Lauko out.
Lohrei in. Grzelcyk out.
Ullmark in net.
Stay tuned for updates
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