Swayman to Lead Bruins in Saturday Matinée Clash Against Hurricanes

The Boston Bruins are set to face the Carolina Hurricanes in a Saturday matinee, marking their 14th game of the season. The Bruins are currently riding a two-game winning streak, having recently secured victories against the Buffalo Sabres and New York Islanders.

Changes in the Bruins’ Lineup

Head Coach Marco Sturm announced that the Bruins’ lineup will be altered due to the absence of Elias Lindholm. Lindholm is sidelined with an undisclosed lower-body injury and has undergone an MRI. There has been no update on his condition as the team continues to evaluate his injury.

Despite impressive performances from Joonas Korpisalo in the previous games, Sturm has decided to start Jeremy Swayman in goal. Swayman aims to recover from a difficult outing against the Ottawa Senators earlier this week.

Bruins’ Expected Lineup

• Forwards:
  • Morgan Geekie
  • Marat Khusnutdinov
  • David Pastrnak
  • Casey Mittelstadt
  • Pavel Zacha
  • Viktor Arvidsson
  • Tanner Jeannot
  • Fraser Minten
  • Mikey Eyssimont
  • John Beecher
  • Sean Kuraly
  • Mark Kastelic
• Defense & Starting Goalie:
  • Nikita Zadorov
  • Charlie McAvoy
  • Hampus Lindholm
  • Andrew Peeke
  • Jonathan Aspirot
  • Henri Jokiharju
  • Jeremy Swayman

Hurricanes’ Status

The Carolina Hurricanes also have some uncertainties in their lineup. Seth Jarvis is a game-time decision, while Shayne Gostisbehere is confirmed to be unavailable for this matchup. Frederik Anderson is anticipated to start as the goaltender for the Hurricanes.

With both teams adjusting their lineups, fans can expect an exciting contest as the Bruins look to extend their winning streak against a challenging opponent.