Bruins vs Golden Knights Lineup Update Jeffrey Viel Set for Season Debut
The Boston Bruins are set to face the Vegas Golden Knights in a pivotal matchup on Thursday night at 10 p.m. ET. This game marks an important moment for the Bruins, who look to bounce back after suffering their first loss of the season against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Bruins Lineup Changes
Jeffrey Viel is expected to make his season debut as he joined the fourth line as the left winger during the morning skate. Marat Khusnutdinov will serve as the extra skater for this game. Hampus Lindholm has resumed skating but will not participate in Thursday’s matchup, leaving the defensive lineup unchanged.
Starting Goaltenders
Jeremy Swayman will return to the net for the Bruins after Joonas Korpisalo’s recent start. Swayman’s presence is expected to enhance the team’s defensive strategy against the Golden Knights.
Golden Knights Overview
The Vegas Golden Knights come into the game following a 4-2 victory over the Calgary Flames. However, they face challenges, as top goaltender Adin Hill was injured during the game. Akira Schmid stepped in and is likely to start against Boston on Thursday night.
Expected Matchups
Here are the expected line combinations for both teams:
Boston Bruins (3-1-0)
- Morgan Geekie – Elias Lindholm – David Pastrnak
- Pavel Zacha – Casey Mittelstadt – Viktor Arvidsson
- Tanner Jeannot – Fraser Minten – Michael Eyssimont
- Jeffrey Viel – Sean Kuraly – Mark Kastelic
Defensive Pairings
- Mason Lohrei – Charlie McAvoy
- Jordan Harris – Andrew Peeke
- Nikita Zadorov – Henri Jokiharju
Vegas Golden Knights (2-0-2)
- Ivan Barbashev – Jack Eichel – Mark Stone
- Pavel Dorofeyev – Tomas Hertl – Mitch Marner
- Brandon Saad – William Karlsson – Reilly Smith
- Cole Reinhardt – Colton Sissons – Keegan Kolesar
Defensive Pairings
- Brayden McNabb – Shea Theodore
- Ben Hutton – Zach Whitecloud
- Jeremy Lauzon – Kaedan Korczak
As the Bruins take on the Golden Knights, they aim to reclaim their winning momentum and prove their resilience after the recent setback. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN.
