Bruins vs. Blackhawks: Projected Lineups Revealed
The NHL matchup between the Boston Bruins and the Chicago Blackhawks is set for 8 p.m. ET. This heated encounter will be aired on CHSN and NESN.
Bruins vs. Blackhawks: Projected Lineups Revealed
Boston Bruins Projected Lineup
- Marat Khusnutdinov — Elias Lindholm — David Pastrnak
- Casey Mittelstadt — Pavel Zacha — Viktor Arvidsson
- Alex Steeves — Fraser Minten — Morgan Geekie
- Tanner Jeannot — Sean Kuraly — Mark Kastelic
Defensive Pairings
- Jonathan Aspirot — Charlie McAvoy
- Nikita Zadorov — Henri Jokiharju
- Mason Lohrei — Hampus Lindholm
Goaltenders
Joonas Korpisalo and Jeremy Swayman are expected to take the net for Boston.
Notable Absences
- Scratched: Michael Eyssimont, Vladislav Kolyachonok, Billy Sweezey
- Injured: Jordan Harris (ankle), Andrew Peeke (lower body)
Chicago Blackhawks Projected Lineup
- Connor Bedard — Ryan Greene — Andre Burakovsky
- Tyler Bertuzzi — Jason Dickinson — Ilya Mikheyev
- Ryan Donato — Oliver Moore — Nick Lardis
- Colton Dach — Nick Foligno — Landon Slaggert
Defensive Pairings
- Alex Vlasic — Louis Crevier
- Wyatt Kaiser — Artyom Levshunov
- Matt Grzelcyk — Connor Murphy
Goaltenders
Arvid Soderblom and Spencer Knight are projected to defend the goal for the Blackhawks.
Injuries and Scratched Players
- Scratched: Sam Lafferty
- Injured: Frank Nazar (face), Teuvo Teravainen (upper body)
Status Report
Andrew Peeke participated in the Bruins’ morning skate but is unlikely to play. He left a recent game due to a lower body injury. Hampus Lindholm may return from injured reserve if Peeke is unavailable.
For the Blackhawks, Jason Dickinson is expected to play despite an injury scare during the morning skate. Frank Nazar is in a non-contact jersey but will not play against the Winnipeg Jets.
This matchup promises to be a thrilling contest as both teams battle for crucial points.
