Before the Bruins get to enjoy their holiday break they are going to have to face a big test as they are set to face off against the second best team in the league.
The Bruins are set to host the Washington Capitals at TD Garden and the Capitals are currently the best team in the East and second best in the league only behind the Winnipeg Jets.
After beating the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, the Bruins are looking to make it two straight wins Monday night when they host the Washington Capitals.
There aren't any changes to the Bruins lines and pairings from Saturday when they played the Buffalo Sabres. Morgan Geekie who has been playing amazing for the Bruins will remain with Pavel Zacha and David Pastrnak, and the Bruins will start Jeremy Swayman in net.
Here is what Sacco had to say about Morgan Geekie ahead of the game:
The Bruins will host the Capitals at TD Garden and puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Here are the projected lines and pairings for both teams:
BRUINS (18-13-4)
Brad Marchand - Elias Lindholm - Charlie Coyle
Morgan Geekie - Pavel Zacha - David Pastrnak
Justin Brazeau - Trent Frederic - Oliver Wahlstrom
John Beecher - Mark Kastelic - Cole Koepke
Nikita Zadorov - Charlie McAvoy
Jordan Oesterle - Brandon Carlo
Mason Lohrei - Andrew Peeke
Jeremy Swayman
CAPITALS (23-8-2)
Andrew Mangiapane - Dylan Strome - Tom Wilson
Connor McMichael - Pierre-Luc Dubois - Aliaksei Protas
Jakub Vrana - Hendrix Lapierre - Taylor Raddysh
Brandon Duhaime - Nic Dowd - Ivan Miroshnichenko
Rasmus Sandin - John Carlson
Martin Fehervary - Matt Roy
Jakob Chychrun - Trevor van Riemsdyk
POLL | ||
DECEMBRE 23 | 118 ANSWERS Joe Sacco Made A Last Minute Statement Regarding A Bruins Forward Do you think Morgan Geekie is going to stay hot for the Boston Bruins tonight? | ||
Yes | 103 | 87.3 % |
No | 15 | 12.7 % |
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