Bruins look to get back in the win column in Carolina
After falling 2-0 to the Flyers on Tuesday at TD Garden, the Bruins look to get back in the win column tonight in Raleigh.
RALEIGH – After falling 2-0 to the Flyers on Tuesday at TD Garden, the Bruins look to get back in the win column tonight in Raleigh.
Lineup Changes:
There are some changes to the lineup heading into tonight’s matchup:
- The Bruins’ productive fourth line has been split up, with Mark Kastelic moving to right wing on a new top line alongside Brad Marchand and Elias Lindholm.
- Head Coach Jim Montgomery hopes the move provides the spark his team needs: “Right now we are looking for players to take ownership of their game – and with splitting up that Kastelic, Beecher, Koepke line we want their work habits to rub off on their linemates,” said Montgomery after the team’s optional morning skate.
- Johnny Beecher will skate with Pavel Zacha and David Pastrnak, while Matt Poitras will center Trent Frederic and Justin Brazeau.
- Max Jones slots back into the lineup next to Charlie Coyle and Cole Koepke.
- After Joonas Korpisalo got the start in net against Philadelphia, Jeremy Swayman returns as the starting goaltender tonight against the Canes.
- Elias Lindholm, who was selected 5th overall by Carolina in 2013 and spent his first five NHL seasons with the club, returns to take on his former team: “It will be a a good test playing a good team in Carolina,” said Lindholm. “I think we are all excited to get going and have a good matchup tonight.”
Montgomery speaks with media at the Lenovo Center on Thursday morning
Thursday’s Projected Lineup
FORWARDS
Brad Marchand – Elias Lindholm – Mark Kastelic
Johnny Beecher – Pavel Zacha – David Pastrnak
Trent Frederic – Matt Poitras – Justin Brazeau
Max Jones – Charlie Coyle – Cole Koepke
DEFENSEMEN
Mason Lohrei – Charlie McAvoy
Hampus Lindholm – Brandon Carlo
Nikita Zadorov – Andrew Peeke
GOALIES
Jeremy Swayman | Joonas Korpisalo
Lindholm talks after Bruins practice at WIA