Roster announcement: Bruins confirm starting goaltender and make one big roster change
The Bruins are gearing up to face off against the Montreal Canadiens tonight, and head coach Marco Sturm has officially revealed their starting goaltender, as well as confirming a lineup change.
Ahead of their game, the Montreal Canadiens were hit with some terrible injury news as it was revealed that two key players underwent surgery recently.
Some tough injury news in Montreal
Alex Newhook (fractured ankle) had surgery, and is expected to miss 4 months.
Kaiden Guhle (torn adductor) had surgery and is expected to miss 8-10 weeks.
Alex Newhook (fractured ankle) had surgery, and is expected to miss 4 months.
Kaiden Guhle (torn adductor) had surgery and is expected to miss 8-10 weeks.
Right now, it's unclear who will be replacing both of those players for the Canadiens, but the Bruins just announced some lineup changes.
Bruins starting goaltender, lineup change confirmed
Head coach Marco Sturm confirmed that Jeremy Swayman will be the Bruins' starting goaltender tonight against the Canadiens after Korpisalo ended up getting the start in their most recent loss.
Along with that, there was speculation that Henri Jokiharju was going to be benched tonight, and Sturm confirmed it.
Sturm stated that the only change the Bruins are making in their lineup is Aspirot coming in for Jokiharju.
Optional morning skate for the Bruins at the Bell Centre, but a big group taking part.
Per Sturm: Swayman in net tonight, Aspirot in for Jokiharju, no changes up front.
Per Sturm: Swayman in net tonight, Aspirot in for Jokiharju, no changes up front.
The Bruins are looking to get back into the win column after losing last game 5-3 to the Ottawa Senators.
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