Boston Bruins News

Amidst the news that Linus Ullmark is a game-time decision for Game 3 (undisclosed), Jeremy Swayman is expected to make his 2022-23 playoff debut between the crease Friday. The 24-year-old was arguably the best backup net minder in the entire NHL during the regular season, with his 24-6-4 record, 2.27 GAA and .920 SV%. He will hope to get the Bruins back in the win column vs. Florida, who finished the regular season first in the NHL in shots per game (36.8).

eannot has been out since April 6th due to a lower-body injury but will return to Tampa Bay's lineup Thursday for Game 2 vs. Toronto. The 25-year-old finished his 2022-23 regular season with six goals, 12 assists, 107 SOG, 107 PIMs and a -7 plus/minus through 76 games with Tampa Bay and Nashville and will make a huge addition to their lineup when he returns.

Jeannot has been out since April 6th due to a lower-body injury but is a game-time decision to return to Tampa Bay's lineup Thursday for Game 2 vs. Toronto. The 25-year-old finished his 2022-23 regular season with six goals, 12 assists, 107 SOG, 107 PIMs and a -7 plus/minus through 76 games with Tampa Bay and Nashville and will make a huge addition to their lineup when he returns.

Eyssimont left Game 1 after just 5:13 TOI due to an undisclosed injury and will be out Thursday for Game 2. The 26-year-old had five goals, 10 assists, 124 SOG, 73 PIMs and a +3 plus/minus through 54 games between Winnipeg, San Jose, and Winnipeg during the regular season.

Jeannot has missed the Lightnings' previous three games due to a lower-body injury but was a welcome sight as he returned to Tampa Bay's practice Monday. The 25-year-old closed out his second NHL season with six goals, 18 points, 107 SOG, 107 PIMs and a -7 plus/minus through 76 games with Nashville and Tampa Bay this season.

Geekie missed the Krakens' previous game for rest-related reasons but will draw back into the lineup Thursday vs. Vegas. The 24-year-old has nine goals, 18 assists, 77 SOG, 24 PIMs and a +14 plus/minus through 68 games this season.

Swayman stopped 34 of 37 shots (.919 SV%) for his seventh-straight win as he beat the Philadelphia Flyers in his previous start. The 24-year-old has been the league's best backup netminder this season, with his 23-6-4 record, 2.21 GAA and .922 SV%. He will take on the Montreal Canadiens, who have lost six of their last seven games and are 26th in the NHL in goals per game (2.75).

Geekie has nine goals, 18 assists, 77 SOG, 24 PIMs and a +14 plus/minus through 68 games this season but will be a healthy scratch Tuesday.

McAvoy missed the Bruins' previous game due to an undisclosed injury but will return to Boston's lineup Tuesday vs. Washington. The 25-year-old is in the midst of his second-straight 50+ point season, with his seven goals, 43 assists, 102 SOG, 54 PIMs and a +27 plus/minus through 65 games prior to his injury.

Reichel had seven goals, eight assists, 42 SOG, six PIMs and a -8 plus/minus through 23 games played with the Blackhawks' but has been reassigned to Rockford (AHL) in time for their playoff run. The 20-year-old returns to the IceHogs, where he has 17 goals, 29 assists, 12 PIMs and a -13 plus/minus through 51 games this season.

Jeannot suffered a leg injury in Thursday's game, and the concern is "high" according to head coach Jon Cooper. It sounds like Jeannot is going to miss an extended period of time, which is obviously a big blow to the Lightning a few weeks ahead of the playoffs.

Swayman stopped 21 of 24 shots (.875 SV%) for his fifth-straight win as he beat the Pittsburgh Penguins in his previous start. The 24-year-old has been one of the league's best backups yet again this season, with his 21-6-4 record, 2.24 GAA and .919 SV%. He takes on the Toronto Maple Leafs, who have won three of their last five games and are ninth in the NHL in goals per game (3.39).

Harris has four goals, 13 assists, 70 SOG, 26 PIMs and a -3 plus/minus through 65 games this season but will miss Tuesday's game vs. Detroit due to an undisclosed injury. The 22-year-old will be replaced by Corey Schueneman in the Canadiens' lineup.