Korpisalo will protect the road goal in Thursday's preseason game versus the Kings in Quebec City.
The Bruins are the designated road team for this neutral-site exhibition. The 30-year-old Korpisalo has allowed three goals on 47 shots over his two preseason starts so far. He is positioned to be the Bruins' No. 1 goalie to begin the year, as Jeremy Swayman (contract dispute) will likely need some time to get up to speed once he eventually signs a new deal.
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Bruins' Matthew Poitras: Won't play Thursday
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Poitras won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Kings due to an undisclosed injury, and he's considered day-to-day, Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe reports.
Poitras missed the end of the 2023-24 season due to a shoulder injury, but he returned to action for the start of the Bruins' development camp at the beginning of July. It's unclear what injury he's dealing with in the closing days of the preseason. His final chance to suit up before the start of the regular season will be in Saturday's exhibition game against the Capitals.
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Bruins' Brad Marchand: Won't play against Los Angeles
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Marchand remains under the weather and will not suit up versus Los Angeles on Thursday, Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe reports.
Marchand's illness forced him out of his first preseason game versus Philadelphia on Tuesday, and he will now miss yet another preseason tilt. Still, all signs point to the veteran winger being ready to go for Opening Night against the Panthers on Tuesday.
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Bruins' Max Jones: Set to play Thursday
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Jones (undisclosed) is slated to play in Thursday's preseason game against the Kings.
Jones had been dealing with an undisclosed injury recently, but he'll return to the lineup for the penultimate game of the preseason. He's competing for a bottom-six position in the lineup, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to make enough of an impact late in the preseason to earn a spot on the Opening Night roster.
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Bruins' Fabian Lysell: Recalled from AHL
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Lysell was recalled from AHL Providence on Thursday.
The Bruins recalled the 21-year-old to face the Kings in preseason action Thursday. Lysell had 14 goals, 23 assists and 46 PIM in 54 regular-season appearances with AHL Providence in 2023-24. It was his first season in North America, after coming over from Sweden. He was selected 21st overall in the 2021 Draft. Lysell has lots of offensive skill and could make his NHL debut at some point this season.
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Bruins' Jiri Patera: Claimed by Boston
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Patera was claimed off waivers by the Bruins on Wednesday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.
Patera was waived by the Canucks on Tuesday with the intent of assigning him to the AHL, but he'll join the Bruins ahead of the regular season. He made six regular-season appearances with Vegas last year and posted a 1-3-1 record, 3.97 GAA and .893 save percentage.
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Bruins' David Pastrnak: Two helpers Tuesday
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Pastrnak picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Tuesday's 4-1 preseason win over the Flyers.
While Boston's roster is undergoing a lot of changes this season, Pastrnak remains the heart of the offense, and he was the only Bruin to record multiple points Tuesday. The 28-year-old has scored at least 40 goals in each of his last four full seasons and delivered at least 110 points in each of the last two campaigns, and if he gels quickly with new center Elias Lindholm, there's little reason to think Pastrnak won't approach that kind of production again in 2024-25.
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Bruins' Brandon Bussi: Not busy in Tuesday's preseason win
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Bussi turned aside 13 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 preseason win over the Flyers.
A second-period wrister from Travis Konecny was the only puck to beat Bussi on the night. The 26-year-old netminder is getting a long look in camp due to Jeremy Swayman's contract dispute, and while Bussi has yet to make his NHL debut, he's making a solid case to open the season as the Bruins' No. 2 goalie behind Joonas Korpisalo if Swayman remains unsigned when the games begin to count next week.
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Bruins' Brad Marchand: Questionable to return
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Marchand (illness) is questionable to return to Tuesday's preseason game versus the Flyers.
It's encouraging Marchand is just sick rather than dealing with an injury. He was playing in his first preseason game Tuesday after recovering from multiple offseason surgeries to repair injuries to his groin, elbow and abdomen. Marchand should be able to return to the lineup for one of the Bruins' last two preseason contests if he can get healthy in time.
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Bruins' Brandon Bussi: In goal Tuesday
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Bussi will protect the home goal versus the Flyers in Tuesday's preseason game, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.
This will be Bussi's third start of the preseason. He's allowed six goals on 44 shots over his previous two outings. Bussi will be in contention for an NHL job, competing with Michael DiPietro, as long as Jeremy Swayman remains an unsigned restricted free agent.
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Bruins' Max Jones: Nearing return
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Jones (undisclosed) is getting close to making his return to the lineup, according to Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe.
Jones won't play in Tuesday's preseason game versus Philadelphia, but he might be back in the fold for Thursday's contest versus the Kings or Saturday's matchup against the Capitals. He is vying for a bottom-six position in the lineup, and missing additional action due to injury could hurt his chances of securing his spot on the Opening Night roster.
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Bruins' Brad Marchand: Set for preseason debut
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Marchand is expected to play in Tuesday's exhibition contest against the Flyers after recovering from offseason surgeries to his elbow, groin and abdominal area.
Marchand generated 29 goals and 67 points over 82 games in the 2023-24 regular season. He will occupy a top-six role in 2024-25 while skating on the first power-play unit.
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Bruins' Elias Lindholm: Ready to rock
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Lindholm (undisclosed) will play in Tuesday's exhibition contest versus Philadelphia, Joe Haggerty of Boston Sports Journal reports.
Lindholm will finally make his preseason debut after sustaining an injury on the first day of training camp. He produced 15 goals and 29 points across 75 regular-season appearances between Calgary and Vancouver in 2023-24. Lindholm will play on the first line and should see action on the top power-play combination during the 2024-25 campaign.
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Bruins' Ryan Bischel: Bound for AHL
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Bischel will report to the Providence Bruins' training camp after being cut by Boston on Sunday, Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe reports.
Bischel will attempt to win a role with AHL Providence after spending the last five years at Notre Dame. The Minnesota native went 15-19-2 with a 2.59 GAA and a .924 save percentage in 36 regular-season appearances last year.
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Bruins' Trevor Kuntar: Sent to AHL
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Kuntar will report to AHL Providence after being cut by the Bruins on Sunday, Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe reports.
Kuntar has yet to make an appearance in the NHL. He spent the 2023-24 campaign with the Providence Bruins, registering 20 points in 70 regular-season games.
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Bruins' Georgi Merkulov: En route to Providence
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Merkulov was reassigned to AHL Providence on Sunday, according to Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe.
Merkulov was close to cracking the Bruins roster, but the 23-year-old will need more experience in the minors. The left-shot forward recorded 65 points in 67 regular-season games with AHL Providence in 2023-24. Merkulov has appeared in four NHL games in his career.
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Bruins' Marc McLaughlin: Lands on waivers
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McLaughlin was placed on waivers for assignment to AHL Providence on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
McLaughlin scored a goal in his lone game with Boston last season. The 25-year-old center figures to spend the bulk of the upcoming campaign in the minors as a depth option.
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Bruins' Joonas Korpisalo: Starting Saturday
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Korpisalo will protect the road goal versus the Flyers in Saturday's preseason game, Jon Bailey of Philly Hockey Now reports.
Korpisalo stopped all seven shots he faced versus the Capitals in his preseason debut Tuesday. The 30-year-old will continue to function as the Bruins' starter while Jeremy Swayman remains an unsigned restricted free agent.
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Bruins' Brandon Bussi: Facing Rangers
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Bussi is slated to start on the road against the Rangers in Thursday's preseason contest.
Bussi will attempt to get some revenge against New York after he surrendered two goals on 12 shots in 30:14 of ice time during Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Rangers. Bussi was initially projected to start the 2024-25 campaign in the minors, but if Jeremy Swayman, who is a restricted free agent, doesn't sign before Opening Night, then Bussi might begin the season as Boston's No. 2 netminder behind Joonas Korpisalo.
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Bruins' Brad Marchand: Full participant in practice
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Marchand was a full participant in Wednesday's practice as he continues to work his way back from elbow, groin and abdominal surgery, per Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald.
Marchand also skated with the Bruins on Tuesday, but he was wearing a non-contact sweater at that time. The 36-year-old had 29 goals and 67 points in 82 regular-season contests last year and is expected to continue to serve in a top-six capacity in 2024-25.
