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Austin Czarnik News
The Bruins have recalled Austin Czarnik from Providence (AHL) on an emergency basis.

Czarnik was sent down on Sunday but has been recalled ahead of Tuesday’s game in Detroit. Czarnik had one assist in 9:07 TOI on Saturday and has collected two assists in seven games this season.

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The Bruins have recalled Austin Czarnik from Providence (AHL).

Czarnik, 24, has not recorded a point in his two games with the Bruins so far this season, but has been lightning up the AHL, collecting 10 points (4G / 6A) in five games with Providence. He is expected to draw into the Bruins lineup on Thursday.

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The Bruins have assigned Austin Czarnik to Providence (AHL).

Czarnik, 24, did not record a point in two games with the Bruins and with Patrice Bergeron and David Backes expected to return on Thursday, they needed to clear a couple of roster spots. Czarnik returns to Providence where he had 23 points (6G / 17A) in 22 games last season.

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The Bruins have activated Austin Czarnik (illness) from IR.

With David Backes and Noel Acciari out, Czarnik is expected to make his season debut on Monday after missing the season opener with an illness. The 24-year-old centre had just 13 points (5G / 8A) in 49 games with the Bruins last year, but was over point-per-game in 22 AHL contests.

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The Bruins have recalled Austin Czarnik from Providence (AHL).

Czarnik, 24, had 13 points (5G / 8A) in 47 games with the Bruins this season, but was sent to Providence in late February. In seven games with the “baby Bruins” the centre registered two goals and six assists (eight points). He is expected to draw into the lineup on Wednesday because Ryan Spooner is out with a concussion.

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The Bruins have recalled Austin Czarnik from Providence (AHL).

Czarnik, 23, started the season with the Bruins, but failed to record a point in two games. After being returned to the AHL, Czarnik picked up one goal and two assists in two games. He is expected to draw into the lineup on Wednesday because David Backes (elbow) is out.

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Czarnik (concussion) will play in the Bruins’ season opener.

Czarnik suffered a concussion in the preseason on a hit from Flyers’ defenseman Radko Gudas—a hit that got him suspended for six games. Czarnik will centre the Bruins’ third line with Matt Beleskey on his left and Jimmy Hayes on his right wing.

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