Lines, roster updates and starting goaltenders ahead of Bruins-Blues matchup

The Blues (46-20-10) got the best of the Bruins (46-24-5) last Tuesday, doubling them on the scoreboard thanks to a 4-2 win.

The Blues are on fire as of late, having gone undefeated in their last nine games to move up to second place in the Central Division. As for the B's, they're looking to build off a clutch 2-1 win over the Penguins on Saturday to try and catch up to the third seed Tampa Bay Lightning in the Atlantic Division.

Once again, the Bruins will be turning to rookie goaltender Jeremy Swayman (21-12-3) between the pipes tonight, as Linus Ullmark is still out nursing an injury. Swayman will be backed up by Troy Grosenick against the Blues.

Aside from Ullmark, other notable scratches include stars David Pastrnak and Hampus Lindholm, while Josh Brown, Jack Studnicka and Anton Blidh will also sit this one out.

With no other lineup changes expected before puck drop, here's what the Bruins projected roster should look like against the Blues:

Brad Marchand – Patrice Bergeron – Jake Debrusk
Taylor Hall – Erik Haula – Curtis Lazar
Trent Frederic – Charlie Coyle – Craig Smith
Nick Foligno – Tomas Nosek – Marc McLaughlin

Matthew Grzelcyk – Charlie McAvoy
Mike Reilly – Brandon Carlo
Derek Forbort – Connor Clifton

Jeremy Swayman
Troy Grosenick

As for the Blues, they'll be starting goaltender Ville Husso (24-6-5), with tonight's intial puck drop scheduled for 8 pm ET in St. Louis' Enterprise Center.