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Joonas Korpisalo  • G  •  Bruins

Joonas Korpisalo Receives Starting Nod Wednesday

Boston Bruins goaltender Joonas Korpisalo will be in the net on Wednesday against the Anaheim Ducks. Boston will turn to the Finnish netminder after seeing Jeremy Swayman cough up seven goals on 23 shots in Sunday's 7-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. Korpisalo has outplayed Swayman for most of the year but has also been experiencing a rough patch recently. In 2025, Korpisalo has won only three decisions, losing five of his last six starts. He owns a 10-8-2 record, allowing 2.75 goals with a .896 save percentage and three shutouts. Things are unlikely to improve for Korpisalo on Wednesday, as the bookmakers rate Anaheim as a -135 favorite for the matchup.
2 days ago   
Nikita Zadorov  • D  •  Bruins

Nikita Zadorov Unavailable Wednesday

Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov (personal) will not play in Wednesday's road contest against the Anaheim Ducks. He has returned to Boston due to a family matter. Zadorov has posted 17 points (four goals, 13 assists) in 72 games during his first year in Boston. Additionally, the Russian blue-liner ranks second on the team with 183 hits and third with 96 blocks. He is also the clear leader with a career-high 135 penalty minutes and leads the way with a plus-12 rating. Ian Mitchell is expected to replace Zadorov in the lineup. Mitchell has zero fantasy value and should be ignored by managers.
2 days ago   
Joonas Korpisalo  • G  •  Bruins

Joonas Korpisalo Starts For Bruins Monday

Boston Bruins goaltender Joonas Korpisalo has been named the starter for Monday's matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. He will receive the starting nod for the 20th time this season, heading into action with a 10-7-2 record. Korpisalo's wins this season include a 3-1 victory against Buffalo on Dec. 21, during which he made 19 saves. The Finnish netminder has posted a respectable 2.78 goals-against average with three shutouts, but he has a lowly .896 save percentage. Fantasy managers never really know what they will get with Korpisalo. However, since the Sabres have the worst record in the Eastern Conference and have only won nine road outings all season, Korpisalo looks like a solid fantasy option on Monday.
Mar 17   
Casey Mittelstadt  • C  •  Bruins

Casey Mittelstadt Joins Bruins

The Boston Bruins acquired center Casey Mittelstadt from the Colorado Avalanche at Friday's trade deadline. The team also obtained forward prospect Will Zellers and a second-round draft pick in the deal, trading away forward Charlie Coyle and a fifth-round selection. Mittelstadt spent just 12 months with the Avalanche, having joined in March 2024 as a trade acquisition from the Buffalo Sabres. Colorado signed him to a three-year, $17.25 million contract extension last summer, but he struggled to be effective for the team in 2024-25. The 26-year-old posted 34 points (11 goals, 23 assists) in 63 games. With increased ice time, Mittelstadt's productivity could improve in Beantown.
Mar 7   
Brad Marchand  • LW  •  Bruins

Brad Marchand Out Week-To-Week

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (upper body) has been labeled week-to-week by interim head coach Joe Sacco. The Bruins captain will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators, and the team must continue its playoff push without him for some time. Marchand has stayed productive in his 16th year in the NHL, scoring 21 goals and 47 points in 61 games. Boston promoted Georgii Merkulov to the second line after Marchand was injured last week. The 24-year-old has notched one assist with six shots on goal in five games this season. This marks his only point in nine career appearances.
Mar 4   
Brad Marchand  • LW  •  Bruins

Brad Marchand Suffers An Upper-Body Injury

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand suffered an upper-body injury during Saturday's clash against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He exited the action after absorbing a hit from Penguins defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph. Marchand was limited to only three shifts and 2:18 of ice time in the game. The Bruins captain had a slow start to the year but has put together another fine season, scoring 21 goals and 47 points in 61 games. Boston returns to action on Sunday against the Minnesota Wild, with Marchand at risk of missing his first game of the season.
Mar 1   
Matthew Poitras  • C  •  Bruins

Matthew Poitras Could Play On Saturday

Boston Bruins center Matthew Poitras (lower body) could be cleared to suit up on Saturday to face the Pittsburgh Penguins. Head coach Joe Sacco noted that the 20-year-old forward was able to practice on Friday and could be eligible to return. Poitras sustained this injury during Thursday's loss to the New York Islanders. However, seeing him participate in practice a day later suggests this injury is not very serious. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to Saturday's contest as he could be avoid an absence. Over his previous seven contests, Poitras has tallied four points (all helpers) and held a +3 rating with eight shots on goal, two hits, and three blocked shots. If he were cleared to face Pittsburgh, Poitras would likely return to his role as the team's No. 3 center.
Feb 28   
Trent Frederic  • C  •  Bruins

Trent Frederic Considered Week-To-Week

Boston Bruins forward Trent Frederic (lower body) is considered week-to-week. He suffered a lower-body injury on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs and will exit the lineup on Thursday as the Bruins host the New York Islanders. The week-to-week designation means this likely will not be the only contest Frederic misses. Following a 40-point effort in 2023-24, Frederic has had a down year this term, recording 15 points (eight goals, seven assists) in 57 contests. Riley Tufte is projected to replace Frederic in the lineup, joining Matthew Poitras and Justin Brazeau on the third line. Tufte boasts only three points (two goals, one assist) in 22 career NHL appearances and is not a viable fantasy option.
Feb 27   
Trent Frederic  • C  •  Bruins

Trent Frederic Injured On Tuesday

Boston Bruins center Trent Frederic (undisclosed) exited Tuesday's contest against the Toronto Maple Leafs early. He logged just over five minutes of ice time. Following the contest, interim head coach Joe Sacco did not provide an update on the 27-year-old's status. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his availability leading up to their next contest on Thursday evening against the New York Islanders. If Frederic were to miss time, Justin Brazeau or Riley Tufte could rejoin the starting lineup. After scoring at least 17 goals in each of his previous two seasons, Frederic has taken a step back this season, as he has only tallied eight goals with seven helpers through 57 games. He has also held a poor -14 rating but has tallied an impressive 155 hits.
Feb 26   
Hampus Lindholm  • D  •  Bruins

Hampus Lindholm Unlikely To Return To Action This Season

Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm (knee) appears to be done for the season. On Sunday, Bruins general manager Don Sweeney said that Lindholm is "unlikely" to return to action in 2024-25. He has been out since Nov. 12 due to a fractured patella tendon. According to Sweeney, Lindholm is scheduled to have another surgery next week to fix the issue. Before he was knocked out of the lineup, Lindholm recorded seven points (three goals, four assists) in 17 games. With Charlie McAvoy (shoulder) also on the shelf, Nikita Zadorov and Mason Lohrei led the Bruins' blue line in ice time against the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday. The latter picked up two assists as Boston suffered a 3-2 overtime loss at home.
Feb 23   
Charlie McAvoy  • D  •  Bruins

Charlie McAvoy Develops Shoulder Infection

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy sustained a shoulder injury during the 4 Nations Face-Off. He was held out of action during their contest against Team Sweden on Monday evening. McAvoy suffered an AC joint injury in his shoulder. However, he then developed an infection in that shoulder. He underwent a debridement procedure and remains in the hospital. McAvoy has been ruled out for Thursday's final against Team Canada and is expected to miss time once the NHL resumes. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status. With Team USA, he was playing top minutes. While sidelined, Jake Sanderson will likely remain in the lineup during their final game against Team Canada. Through 50 NHL contests, the 27-year-old has tallied 23 points with 89 hits and 81 blocks.
Feb 20   
Jeremy Swayman  • G  •  Bruins

Jeremy Swayman Shuts The Door On Wild On Tuesday

Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman stopped all 35 shots he faced en route to defeating the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday evening. The shot total was even, but Swayman was able to lead the way. After tallying just seven shots in the opening frame, the Wild went on to log 14 shots in each of the final two periods. Defenseman Charlie McAvoy would be credited with the game-winner, which he scored in the second period. This extended Swayman's winning streak to two games. However, over his previous six games, he has only allowed one goal or less in just two of them. He allowed five or more goals in two of these games as well. Fantasy managers should expect Joonas Korpisalo to get the starting on Wednesday in the second half of a back-to-back against the Rangers, which sets up Swayman for a start Saturday evening against the Golden Knights.
Feb 5   
Hampus Lindholm  • D  •  Bruins

Hampus Lindholm Unlikely To Return Before International Break

According to Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic, Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm (lower body) is unlikely to return before the international break. The Bruins have three games remaining before the Four Nations Face-Off. Lindholm has been sidelined since the middle of November. He has returned to practice over the previous week but has yet to be cleared to return. Over his first 17 games of the season, Lindholm scored three goals and added four helpers. During this stretch, the 31-year-old held a -4 rating, five hits, 17 blocks, and 35 shots on goal. When Lindholm does return to action, Andrew Peeke could be in danger of exiting the starting lineup.
Feb 3   
Mark Kastelic  • C  •  Bruins

Mark Kastelic Will Not Return On Saturday

According to Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald, Boston Bruins center Mark Kastelic (undisclosed) will remain sidelined on Saturday afternoon when the Bruins face the New York Rangers. Kastelic has been on the injured reserve and will now miss his sixth-straight contest. However, he has been able to practice with the team, which is a promising sign. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, as he could be eligible to return before the international break. Before his injury, Kastelic tallied two points (both helpers) over his previous five games. Overall, Kastelic has found the back of the net four times and added nine helpers across his first 45 games as a Boston Bruin. However, he has been valuable in deeper leagues that score hits and blocks, as he has logged 175 hits with 25 blocks over this stretch.
Jan 31   
Charlie McAvoy  • D  •  Bruins

Charlie McAvoy Returns To Action Thursday

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (upper body) will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets. Boston has been without its No. 1 defenseman for seven games as McAvoy has been recovering from an upper-body injury. McAvoy will join Mason Lohrei on the first defensive pairing and is set to skate with the first power play unit. The 2024-25 campaign has not been kind for McAvoy, who is on track to finish with fewer than 40 points for the first time since 2020-21 when the NHL season was shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He has recorded five goals and 20 points in 45 games.
Jan 30   
Jeremy Swayman  • G  •  Bruins

Jeremy Swayman Meets Sabres On Tuesday

Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman has been named the team's starter for Tuesday's action against the Buffalo Sabres. He will enter the matchup with a 16-16-4 record. Swayman is coming off one of his best performances of the season, as he limited the Colorado Avalanche to just one goal and logged a .964 save percentage in Saturday's 3-1 win. The American netminder has recorded a .898 save percentage for the season while allowing 2.95 goals and picking up two shutouts. Swayman has struggled to live up to his big $66 million extension, but he faces a favorable matchup on Tuesday against a Buffalo team that sits rock-bottom of the Eastern Conference.
Jan 28   
Brandon Carlo  • D  •  Bruins

Brandon Carlo Iffy For Tuesday

Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo (illness) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. Carlo is bothered by an illness and skipped the morning skate. The Bruins are already without Charlie McAvoy (upper body) and Hampus Lindholm (lower body), so they could be missing half of their regular backline on Tuesday. If Carlo can't play, Jordan Oesterle is expected to step in for him. Oesterle recently recorded assists in back-to-back games, but he generally isn't impactful on the offensive end. The 32-year-old has yet to score with 17 shots on goal and has five points in 20 games for the campaign.
Jan 28   
Joonas Korpisalo  • G  •  Bruins

Joonas Korpisalo Shuts The Door On Thursday

Boston Bruins goaltender Joonas Korpisalo stopped all 29 shots he faced against the Ottawa Senators on Thursday evening. The Senators had a slight edge in the shot total, but Korpisalo was able to lead the way. Morgan Geekie scored the eventual game-winner in the second period, and David Pastrnak put the game out of reach with an empty-netter in the final seconds. Fantasy managers should expect Korpisalo to continue to operate as the top option in Boston for the time being, as Jeremy Swayman is dealing with a "minor" upper body injury. Swayman exited early on Wednesday evening, and Korpisalo entered the game in relief. Over his previous three contests, Korpisalo has held a solid .937% SV and a 1.71 GAA. He could be worth a look in deeper formats as a low-end streaming option on Saturday afternoon, facing the Colorado Avalanche.
Jan 24   
Jeremy Swayman  • G  •  Bruins

Jeremy Swayman Likely Unavailable Thursday

Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman (undisclosed) will likely not dress against the Ottawa Senators on Thursday. Swayman was pulled ahead of the third period in Wednesday's contest against the New Jersey Devils, and Bruins interim head coach Joe Sacco told reporters that he was dealing with a minor injury. The injury appears serious enough to keep Swayman sidelined for at least one game, as Boston has recalled Michael DiPietro from the minors. Joonas Korpisalo, who has gone 8-4-2 this season, is expected to be between the pipes against his former team on Thursday.
Jan 23   
Charlie McAvoy  • D  •  Bruins

Charlie McAvoy Out On Monday

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (upper body) will miss a third consecutive game on Monday against San Jose. He continues to nurse an upper-body injury, and it's unclear when Boston will get him back. Nikita Zadorov and Brandon Carlo have made up the first defensive pairing during McAvoy's absence, with Mason Lohrei hopping on the top power-play unit. Lohrei has posted three assists with the man advantage over the past three games. He has a good chance to stay hot on Monday against San Jose's 79 percent penalty kill.
Jan 20   
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