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.