Boston Bruins Announce A Roster Moves Following Latest Transactions Involving A Fan Favourite

Boston is entering today's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena and are on a five game losing streak.

The Bruins leadership believes that the team is still able to put some wins and points together, and still make a push to get to the playoffs.

On Friday, General Manager Don Sweeney made a couple roster transactions that will bring some youth into the lineup. Don Sweeney recalled Jeffrey Viel, Ian Mitchell, and Georgii Merkulov.

Jeffrey Viel is reportedly set to play for the Bruins today following his call-up from Providence, alongside Matt Poitras who left their previous game after taking an awkward hit along the boards.

Georgii Merkulov and Ian Mitchell on the other hand are projected to be healthy scratches today for the Bruins, but Joe Sacco may change this since the team had less than 24 hours to fly to Pittsburgh.

Puck drop for the Bruins-Penguins matchup is scheduled at 3 p.m. ET on ABC.

Here are the projected lines and defensive pairings for Boston and Pittsburgh.

BOSTON BRUINS (27-25-8)

Morgan Geekie - Pavel Zacha - David Pastrnak
Brad Marchand - Elias Lindholm - Charlie Coyle
Jeffrey Viel - Matthew Poitras - Justin Brazeau
Cole Koepke - John Beecher - Mark Kastelic

Nikita Zadorov - Brandon Carlo
Mason Lohrei - Andrew Peeke
Jordan Oesterle - Parker Wotherspoon

Jeremy Swayman

PITTSBURGH PENGUINS (24-28-9)

Rickard Rakell - Sidney Crosby - Bryan Rust
Anthony Beauvillier - Evgeni Malkin - Cody Glass
Danton Heinen - Kevin Hayes - Philip Tomasino
Bokondji Imama - Blake Lizotte - Noel Acciari

Ryan Shea - Kris Letang
Matt Grzelcyk - Erik Karlsson
Ryan Graves - Vincent Desharnais

Alex Nedeljkovic