PREVIEW: Lineup for Bruins' last preseason game against the Devils
The Boston Bruins host the New Jersey Devils tonight at TD Garden for their final game of the 2022 preseason. The Bs are currently 3-2-0 through their first five exhibition games, losing 1-0 to the Devils the last time they met each other on October 3rd.
Based on morning line rushes, expect Boston's lines to look as such:
Jake Debrusk - Patrice Bergeron - Craig Smith
Pavel Zacha - David Krejci - David Pastrnak
Trent Frederic - Jack Studnicka - A.J. Greer
Nick Foligno - Tomas Nosek - Jakub Lauko
Hampus Lindholm - Mike Reilly
Jakub Zboril - Brandon Carlo
Derek Forbort - Connor Clifton
(Ullmark is expected to play the full 60 minutes).
Jim Montgomery on Smith getting a shot alongside Bergeron and DeBrusk on the top line:
''I think the way [Smith] plays with speed, and he's tenacious on pucks - Patrice Bergeron is a really talented grinder. He likes to work. He needs workers with him.''
''[Smith] fits well. Obviously, it's just a placeholder until 63 [Brad Marchand] is back, as we all know.''
''[Smith] fits well. Obviously, it's just a placeholder until 63 [Brad Marchand] is back, as we all know.''
- Charlie Coyle is not in tonight's lineup for precautionary reasons and is expected to be ready for the season opener Wednesday night in Washington.
- Anton Stralman and Chris Wagner are healthy scratches, while Taylor Hall and Matt Grzelcyk remain out with injuries.
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