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Viktor Arvidsson • RW • Bruins

Viktor Arvidsson Makes Early Exit Against Jets

Boston Bruins winger Viktor Arvidsson (lower body) left Thursday's 6-3 win over the Winnipeg Jets after logging only 7:30 of ice time. He managed a power-play assist before his exit in the third period. Boston also lost defenseman Jonathan Aspirot (upper body) in the contest. Arvidsson only recently returned from a lower-body injury, recording one goal and three assists in five outings. Overall, he has contributed seven goals and six assists in 25 contests this season. If Arvidsson isn't ready to play on Sunday against the Minnesota Wild, the Bruins will likely bring Michael Eyssimont back into the lineup. The team would also have to make changes to its second power-play unit.

20 hours ago

Charlie McAvoy • D • Bruins

Charlie McAvoy Set to Return Thursday

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy is set to return to action on Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets after he was activated from Injured Reserve. McAvoy has missed 11 games due to a facial injury. He needed surgery after being struck in the face by a puck. The star defenseman hasn't scored in 19 appearances this season, but McAvoy does have 14 assists on his account. He has also recorded 32 blocks and 26 hits while averaging 23:46 of ice time. On Thursday, McAvoy will join his regular partner, Hampus Lindholm, on the first defensive pairing and will strengthen Boston's first power-play unit.

Yesterday

David Pastrnak • RW • Bruins

David Pastrnak Set to Return Tuesday

Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (undisclosed) is poised to rejoin the lineup on Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports. The Czech superstar has joined his teammates for pregame warmups after initially being regarded as a game-time decision. Pastrnak, who has missed five contests, is once again averaging over a point per game this season, scoring 11 goals and serving 18 assists in 26 appearances. Alex Steeves has seen time on the first line during Pastrnak's absence and must now settle for a lesser role.

3 days ago

David Pastrnak • RW • Bruins

David Pastrnak Misses Fifth Consecutive Game Saturday

Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (undisclosed) will miss a fifth consecutive game on Saturday against the New Jersey Devils. Pastrnak returned to the ice on Friday, skating before practice, but he isn't quite ready to make his comeback in Saturday's game. Alex Steeves is expected to maintain a first-line role against New Jersey. The 25-year-old has had a couple of great outings recently, finishing back-to-back games with multiple points. He may be poised for another good showing against a Devils team that has lost four consecutive games, allowing 16 goals during that stretch.

6 days ago

Elias Lindholm • C • Bruins

Elias Lindholm Posts Hat Trick of Assists Thursday

Boston Bruins center Elias Lindholm showed off his creative side in Thursday's 5-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues, logging three assists. He already had two helpers after the opening period and ended up setting up three different teammates for goals. Lindholm's final assists came on the power play late in the second period. It was Lindholm's third multi-assist game in four contests. He has begun to make up for lost time, having missed 10 games with a lower-body injury in November. Lindholm is close to averaging a point per game for the first time since 2021-22. After 19 appearances, he boasts four goals and 12 assists. Last season, Lindholm had only 47 points (17 goals, 30 assists) in 82 outings, so it's looking like a really nice bounce-back campaign for him.

7 days ago

David Pastrnak • RW • Bruins

David Pastrnak Still Out Thursday

Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (undisclosed) is not ready to return to action on Thursday against the St. Louis Blues. The Czechia star exited the lineup last week and will miss a fourth consecutive game. Pastrnak remains day-to-day. Following three successive 100-point campaigns, Pastrnak's scoring rate has dropped in 2025-26, and he likely won't be able to extend the streak this season. However, Pastrnak has still been among Boston's leading scorers, producing 29 points (11 goals, 18 assists) in 25 games. Alex Steeves, who scored twice in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Detroit Red Wings, is filling in for Pastrnak on the first line.

Dec 4

Michael Callahan • D • Bruins

Michael Callahan Sustains Lower-Body Injury Tuesday

Boston Bruins defenseman Michael Callahan (lower body) was limited to 2:51 of ice time in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. He wasn't available after the first period due to a lower-body injury. Bruins head coach Sturm said postgame he didn't think Callahan "will be ready for the next few days." Boston will return to action on Thursday night against the St. Louis Blues. On Tuesday, Callahan was playing in his second consecutive game after entering the lineup due to injuries. Unfortunately, it looks like he will have to miss time himself now. Overall, Callahan has featured five times for Boston this season, registering nine blocks but not scoring any points.

Dec 3

Viktor Arvidsson • RW • Bruins

Viktor Arvidsson Activated From Injured Reserve

Boston Bruins winger Viktor Arvidsson (lower body) was activated from Injured Reserve on Tuesday, paving the way for him to rejoin the lineup against the Detroit Red Wings. The Swedish veteran has missed seven games due to a lower-body injury. In 20 outings this season, Arvidsson has registered six goals and four assists with 52 shots on goal. His return will bump Jeffrey Viel out of the lineup. On Tuesday, Arvidsson may see increased usage due to David Pastrnak's (undisclosed) continued absence. He will start the game on the second line and is expected to link up with the first power-play unit.

Dec 2

David Pastrnak • RW • Bruins

David Pastrnak to Remain Out Tuesday

Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (undisclosed) will miss a third straight game on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. He didn't travel with the team and remains day-to-day. In 25 outings, Pastrnak has racked up 11 goals and 18 assists this season. The Bruins have promoted Alex Steeves to the first line during Pastrnak's absence. Steeves has yet to make a significant impact, going scoreless and recording only two shots on goal in the two games Pastrnak has missed. While Pastrnak will remain out on Tuesday, Boston may have Viktor Arvidsson (lower body) back in the lineup, which would give the offense a boost.

Dec 1

Henri Jokiharju • D • Bruins

Henri Jokiharju Lands on Injured Reserve

Boston Bruins defenseman Henri Jokiharju (undisclosed) was placed on Injured Reserve ahead of Saturday's contest against the Detroit Red Wings. He sustained an undisclosed injury in Friday's loss to the New York Rangers and must now sit out at least one week of action. Recently, Jokiharju has played a larger role in the Bruins defense due to Charlie McAvoy's (face) absence. He logged a season-high 20:51 of ice time on Friday, posting one assist. By placing Jokiharju on Injured Reserve, the Bruins were able to recall Michael Callahan from the AHL. He will make his fourth appearance of the season against Detroit. Callahen does not hold any fantasy value.

Nov 29

Pavel Zacha • C • Bruins

Pavel Zacha a Game-Time Call Saturday

Boston Bruins forward Pavel Zacha (upper body) is considered a game-time call for Saturday's matchup against the Detroit Red Wings. He missed his first game of the season on Friday versus the New York Rangers. Zacha's injury came at a bad time for the Bruins, as David Pastrnak (undisclosed) was also forced to exit the lineup on Friday. In 2025-26, Zacha has been Boston's third-highest scorer behind Pastrnak and Morgan Geekie. He has totaled 17 points (five goals, 12 assists) in 25 games. However, Zacha has not been a great fantasy option lately, as he has finished five of his last seven appearances without any points.

Nov 29

David Pastrnak • RW • Bruins

David Pastrnak Out for Second Consecutive Game

Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (undisclosed) will miss a second consecutive game on Saturday against the Detroit Red Wings. Ahead of Friday's contest against the New York Rangers, Bruins head coach Marco Sturm announced that Pastrnak was banged up in Wednesday's matchup against the New York Islanders. He missed his first game of the season on Friday and will remain sidelined for another contest on Saturday night. However, Pastrnak is not expected to be out long-term. His next chance to return will be on Tuesday night in a rematch against the Red Wings. Pastrnak is a massive miss for Boston, as he leads the team in scoring with 29 points (11 goals, 18 assists) in 25 games. In his absence, Alex Steeves has received an opportunity on the first line.

Nov 29

Matej Blumel • RW • Bruins

Matej Blumel Expected to Miss Some Time

Boston Bruins winger Matej Blumel (lower body) is expected to be out for "a bit" after he was hurt during Wednesday's 3-1 victory over the New York Islanders, Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe reports. Blumel played only a couple of minutes in the contest, exiting with a lower-body injury. The Czech forward has recently held a top-line spot but is still looking for his first points of the season after making four appearances. Before he made his season debut earlier this month, Blumel averaged a point per game in the AHL. Tanner Jeannot, who posted the game-winning goal on Wednesday, might slot into the top six until Blumel returns.

Nov 27

Elias Lindholm • C • Bruins

Elias Lindholm Activated From Injured Reserve

Boston Bruins center Elias Lindholm (lower body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and is eligible to rejoin the lineup on Sunday against the San Jose Sharks. The Swedish forward practiced on the third line with Fraser Minten and Mark Kastelic on Saturday. "Doesn't mean anything yet," Boston head coach Marco Sturm said. "We'll see, still going day by day." Upon his return, Lindholm will also likely rejoin the first power-play unit. He posted nine points (four goals, five assists) in 13 games before dropping out of the lineup due to a lower-body injury late last month.

Nov 23

Morgan Geekie • C • Bruins

Morgan Geekie Nets Two Power-Play Goals Wednesday

Boston Bruins forward Morgan Geekie had two power-play goals in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Anaheim Ducks. Geekie's work with the man advantage helped the Bruins keep things close, but they had no answer to Ian Moore's late goal. On Wednesday, Geekie joined Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon and Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl at the top of the NHL's goal-scoring charts. He has lit the lamp 14 times in 22 games, adding six assists. 11 of Geekie's 20 points, including four goals, have come on the power play. Boston closes out the week with a pair of games against poor penalty-killing teams in the Kings and Sharks, giving Geekie a chance to regain offensive momentum after a recent mini-slump of two games.

Nov 20

Charlie McAvoy • D • Bruins

Charlie McAvoy Out Indefinitely After Facial Surgery

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (face) will be out indefinitely after having facial surgery. He took a slap shot to the face in Saturday's win over the Montreal Canadiens. The star blue-liner will be out for a second consecutive game when Boston takes on the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night. "He's doing good," Bruins head coach Marco Sturm said on Wednesday morning. "He's recovering right now at home, and we still don't know how long he's going to be out for." Henri Jokiharju took McAvoy's spot in the lineup on Monday against the Carolina Hurricanes and had an assist on the team's only goal in a 3-1 loss. On Wednesday, he has a chance to get on a score sheet in back-to-back games for the first time this season.

Nov 19

Viktor Arvidsson • RW • Bruins

Viktor Arvidsson Out Week-to-Week

Boston Bruins winger Viktor Arvidsson (lower body) won't play on Monday night against the Carolina Hurricanes and is considered week-to-week. The Bruins placed him on Injured Reserve after Arvidsson suffered a lower-body injury in Saturday's matchup against the Montreal Canadiens. Across 20 games, Arvidsson has contributed six goals and four assists. Only Morgan Geekie (12) and David Pastrnak (11) have more goals for Boston this season. The Bruins frontline has suffered other injury blows as well, prompting the team to recall Matej Blumel and Riley Tufte from the minors. Blumel could be a sneaky fantasy option as a player who will join Boston's top six on Monday and will have a spot on the first power-play unit.

Nov 17

Charlie McAvoy • D • Bruins

Charlie McAvoy Out Against Hurricanes

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (face) won't play on Monday against the Carolina Hurricanes. He might be unavailable for several games because McAvoy may need surgery after taking a puck to the face in Saturday's win over the Montreal Canadiens. With McAvoy out, the Bruins lose quality on both ends of the ice. The star blue-liner has recorded 14 assists, 32 blocks, and 26 hits in 19 games. In his absence, Henri Jokiharju will play on Monday, joining the first defensive pairing and the second power-play unit. A more important role in the Bruins defense will increase Jokiharju's fantasy value, although he hasn't been very impactful this season, posting three assists in 19 appearances.

Nov 17

Viktor Arvidsson • RW • Bruins

Viktor Arvidsson Injured in Saturday's Win

Boston Bruins winger Viktor Arvidsson (lower body) couldn't fully enjoy Saturday's 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens due to injury. He sustained a lower-body injury late in the game, with Bruins head coach Marco Strum saying that Arvidsson will miss "some time." Arvidsson scored Boston's game-winner on the power play Saturday night and has had a good offensive spell lately. Across seven appearances this month, Arvidsson has notched four goals and one assist. The Swedish veteran boasts 10 points (six goals, four assists) in 20 games for the season. With Casey Mittelstadt (lower body) and John Beecher (upper body) already battling injuries, the Bruins attack could be quite thin in Monday's matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Nov 16

Charlie McAvoy • D • Bruins

Charlie McAvoy Sustains Upper-Body Injury Against Canadiens

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (upper body) had to exit Saturday's contest against the Montreal Canadiens after being struck by a puck. He took a slapshot to the face during a Canadiens power play in the second period. McAvoy recently missed his first game of the season for personal reasons, and unfortunately, he may have to sit out some action again. In 19 appearances, McAvoy has logged 14 assists, 25 shots, 32 blocks, and 26 hits. If McAvoy misses Monday's matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes, Henri Jokiharju will likely get an opportunity to play. Meanwhile, Mason Lohrei could receive additional power-play usage.

Nov 16

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