Projected Lineups Revealed for Bruins vs Jets Matchup
The highly anticipated matchup between the Boston Bruins and the Winnipeg Jets is set for 8 p.m. ET. Fans can catch the live action on TSN3 and NESN. Both teams are preparing to face off after a series of games that have shaped their current standings.
Projected Lineups for Bruins vs Jets Matchup
Boston Bruins Lineup
- Alex Steeves — Elias Lindholm — Morgan Geekie
- Marat Khusnutdinov — Fraser Minten — David Pastrnak
- Casey Mittelstadt — Pavel Zacha — Viktor Arvidsson
- Tanner Jeannot — Sean Kuraly — Mark Kastelic
- Hampus Lindholm — Andrew Peeke
- Nikita Zadorov — Charlie McAvoy
- Mason Lohrei — Jonathan Aspirot
Goalies: Joonas Korpisalo, Jeremy Swayman
Scratched: Jeffrey Viel, Michael Eyssimont, Victor Soderstrom
Injuries: Jordan Harris (ankle), Matej Blumel (lower body), Henri Jokiharju (undisclosed), Michael Callahan (lower body)
Winnipeg Jets Lineup
- Kyle Connor — Mark Scheifele — Alex Iafallo
- Cole Perfetti — Vladislav Namestnikov — Gabriel Vilardi
- Nino Niederreiter — Adam Lowry — Gustav Nyquist
- Jonathan Toews — Morgan Barron — Cole Koepke
- Josh Morrissey — Dylan DeMelo
- Dylan Samberg — Neal Pionk
- Logan Stanley — Luke Schenn
Goalies: Eric Comrie, Domenic DiVincentiis
Scratched: Colin Miller, Tanner Pearson
Injuries: Haydn Fleury (concussion, illness), Connor Hellebuyck (knee)
Status Updates
Charlie McAvoy of the Bruins participated in a morning skate and is a game-time decision after missing 11 games due to a facial injury. If he is cleared to play, Victor Soderstrom is expected to be scratched.
On the Jets’ side, Connor Hellebuyck returned to practice following knee surgery on November 22. His recovery timeline was set for 4-6 weeks, and he skated again on Thursday, signaling potential return.
Additionally, the Jets have reassigned defenseman Elias Salomonsson to their AHL affiliate, the Manitoba Moose, as they finalize their roster for this crucial game.
