Shocking Boston Bruins Forward Expected To Be Healthy Scratched Today
Boston Bruins are expected to healthy scratch a surprising player ahead of their game against the Ottawa Senators.
The Boston Bruins are back in action Saturday, and are facing off in a crucial Divisional rival game as they face the Ottawa Senators.
After their big win against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Bruins have been off for three days and are now heading to Canada's Nation Capital to take on the Ottawa Senators.
The Bruins are well aware of what they need to do to make the playoffs, and it needs to start tonight, as they look to extend their winning streak to three games.
Joe Sacco confirmed yesterday that the Bruins are going to be without Cole Koepke after he suffered a upper-body injury on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Mark Kastelic on the other hand is remaining a game-time decision after taking a cross-check to the face against the Lightning almost two weeks ago. Kastelic was a full participant in the Bruins morning skate on Friday, and is hopeful to return to the lineup against his former team.
The Bruins also got some big news regarding defenseman Hampus Lindholm, who practiced in a non-contact jersey with the Bruins this week, but still remains out of the lineup.
Linus Ullmark is going to miss the game today against his former club, as he has been out of the Senators lineup ever since December 22nd due to a back injury.
Bruins forward Oliver Wahlstrom is set to be a healthy scratch once again for the Bruins today.
The Ottawa Senators are set to host the Boston Bruins at the Canadian Tire Centre, and puck drop is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET.
Here are the projected lines and defensive pairings for the Bruins and Senators.
BOSTON BRUINS (22-19-5)
Morgan Geekie - Pavel Zacha - David Pastrnak
Brad Marchand - Elias Lindholm - Vinni Lettieri
Trent Frederic - Matthew Poitras - Charlie Coyle
Justin Brazeau - John Beecher - Mark Kastelic
Nikita Zadorov - Brandon Carlo
Parker Wotherspoon - Andrew Peeke
Mason Lohrei - Jordan Oesterle
OTTAWA SENATORS (22-18-4)
Brady Tkachuk - Josh Norris - Drake Batherson
Claude Giroux - Tim Stutzle - Adam Gaudette
Nick Cousins - Shane Pinto - Ridly Greig
Matthew Highmore - Zack Ostapchuk - Michael Amadio
Jake Sanderson - Artem Zub
Tyler Kleven - Nick Jensen
Donovan Sebrango - Nikolas Matinpalo
