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Key Boston Bruins forward out of lineup vs the Buffalo Sabres after suffering an injury


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Austin Sabourin
December 27, 2025  (2:52 PM)
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Ahead of tonight's matchup against the Buffalo Sabres, Sturm confirmed that forward Tanner Jeannot will not be available due to injury. The announcement came during pregame updates and immediately raised concern given Jeannot's recent impact.

Jeannot's absence is significant because of the role he has carved out this season. Slotted on the third line alongside Fraser Minten and Mark Kastelic, the trio has quietly been one of Boston's most reliable units.
That line has provided consistent forechecking pressure, physicality, and defensive stability, often tilting the ice even when scoring chances were limited. For a Bruins team searching for identity, that dependability mattered.
Losing Jeannot removes a key element from that equation. His physical presence and straight-line play create space for linemates and wear down opposing defenses over the course of a game.

Tanner Jeannot out after suffering an injury

Jeannot is not a flashy scorer, but his impact shows up in puck battles, board work, and momentum shifts.
Marco Sturm has emphasized structure and discipline repeatedly, and the Jeannot-Minten-Kastelic line embodied that message. They played simple, hard hockey and often stabilized games when other lines struggled.
The timing is also rough. Boston is already navigating injuries and inconsistency, and continuity has been hard to maintain. Losing another regular forces adjustment at a moment when the Bruins are trying to build traction.
No timeline was provided for Jeannot's return, leaving his status day-to-day for now. That uncertainty adds pressure to players stepping into larger roles.
Injuries are part of every season, but the Bruins have felt their weight lately. Depth is being tested, and results will depend on how well replacements execute defined roles.
Tonight against Buffalo becomes another measuring stick. Without one of their most effective grinders, the Bruins will need others to fill the void.
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Key Boston Bruins forward out of lineup vs the Buffalo Sabres after suffering an injury

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