Projected lineups for Rangers vs Bruins showdown

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Projected lineups for Rangers vs Bruins showdown

The highly anticipated matchup between the New York Rangers and the Boston Bruins is set to take place. This face-off is critical for both teams as they look to improve their standings in the league. The game will be broadcast live at 1 p.m. ET on HBO Max and TNT.

Projected Lineups for Rangers vs Bruins Showdown

New York Rangers Lineup

  • Artemi Panarin — Vincent Trocheck — Jonny Brodzinski
  • Will Cuylle — Mika Zibanejad — Alexis Lafreniere
  • Conor Sheary — Noah Laba — Brett Berard
  • Adam Edstrom — Sam Carrick — Taylor Raddysh
  • Vladislav Gavrikov — Adam Fox
  • Carson Soucy — Braden Schneider
  • Urho Vaakanainen — Matthew Robertson
  • Igor Shesterkin (starting goalie)
  • Dylan Garand (backup)

Scratched: Scott Morrow

Injured: Jonathan Quick (lower body), J.T. Miller (upper body), Will Borgen (upper body), Matt Rempe (upper body)

Boston Bruins Lineup

  • Alex Steeves — Elias Lindholm — Morgan Geekie
  • Casey Mittlestadt — Marat Khusnutdinov — Georgii Merkulov
  • Tanner Jeannot — Fraser Minten — Mark Kastelic
  • Riley Tufte — Sean Kuraly — Michael Eyssimont
  • Nikita Zadorov — Jonathan Aspirot
  • Hampus Lindholm — Henri Jokiharju
  • Mason Lohrei — Andrew Peeke
  • Jeremy Swayman (starting goalie)
  • Joonas Korpisalo (backup)

Scratched: Jeffrey Viel

Injured: Charlie McAvoy (upper body), Jordan Harris (ankle surgery), Viktor Arvidsson (lower body), Matej Blumel (lower body), David Pastrnak (undisclosed), Pavel Zacha (undisclosed)

Status Update

The Rangers have made a significant roster adjustment. Scott Morrow has been called up from the Hartford Wolf Pack, while Connor Mackey has been sent back down. Matej Blumel is now on long-term injured reserve after leaving a recent match early.

Pavel Zacha and David Pastrnak are day-to-day, and Casey Mittlestadt has recently returned from a lower-body injury after missing nine games. Additionally, Georgii Merkulov has been promoted from the Providence Bruins.

This game promises to be a thrilling event for fans as both squads vie for crucial points in the standings while managing injuries and roster changes.