Head coach Jim Montgomery announced that defenseman Derek Forbort is officially returning to the lineup tonight against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Forbort has been out since November 1st when he blocked a shot that later required surgery on a broken finger.
As per Joe Haggerty of Boston Hockey Now:
''Derek Forbort is back in tonight, per Jim Montgomery. He's playing coy with the goalie starter tonight, but both Ullmark and Swayman will be dressing against Tampa Bay.''
On the season, Forbort has appeared in ten games with the Bruins, registering one goal, two assists, 18 blocks, 27 hits and a plus-three rating.