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Boston Bruins News
The Bruins have recalled Ian Mitchell from Providence (AHL) on an emergency basis.

The emergency recall of Mitchell suggests that a Bruins' defenseman picked up an injury during Friday's loss in Winnipeg. With the back-to-back, don't expect the Bruins to reveal who is ailing until around 5:00 PM ET.

Ian Mitchell
Swayman led the Bruins onto the ice for warmups.

Swayman, as are the Bruins, is winless in his last two outings, but he will return to the crease on the front end of a back-to-back on Friday. Despite sporting only a .500 record in his last four (2-0-2), Swayman has a stellar .958 SV%, only allowing five total goals, and has been a victim of porous goal support from his team. The Bruins have lost four of their last six (2-1-3) and matchup evenly at -105 against the Winnipeg Jets, who have points in four straight games (3-0-1).

Jeremy Swayman
Jeremy Swayman is expected to start Friday in Winnipeg.

Swayman, as are the Bruins, is winless in his last two outings, but he will return to the crease on the front end of a back-to-back on Friday. Despite sporting only a .500 record in his last four (2-0-2), Swayman has a stellar .958 SV%, only allowing five total goals, and has been a victim of porous goal support from his team. The Bruins have lost four of their last six (2-1-3) and matchup evenly at -105 against the Winnipeg Jets, who have points in four straight games (3-0-1).

Jeremy Swayman
Mason Lohrei will draw back into the Bruins lineup Friday vs. Winnipeg.

Lohrei will draw back into the lineup for the Bruins on Friday as Matt Grzelcyk (upper body) did not travel with the team and will miss at least the next two games. In 15 games this season, Lohrei has five points (2G / 3A), 22 shots, eight blocks, and 26 hits while averaging 16:59 time-on-ice.

Mason Lohrei
Korpisalo will start in Colorado on Thursday.

Korpisalo will start for the second time in as many games under interim head coach Jacques Martin when the Senators travel to Colorado on Thursday. Korpisalo was on the losing end of Tuesday's game in Arizona, allowing four goals on 38 shots in the 4-3 defeat. He owns an underwhelming .892 SV% and a 3.54 GAA to go along with his 6-10-0 record on the season. Things won't get any easier for Korpisalo on Thursday, with the Senators being +140 underdogs in Denver.

Joonas Korpisalo
Oliver Wahlstrom (illness) will return to the Islanders' lineup Wednesday vs. Washington.

Wahlstrom has missed the Islanders' previous eight games due to illness but is set to draw back into the lineup Wednesday as he takes the spot of Julien Gauthier (upper body). The 23-year-old right-winger had two goals, three assists, 23 SOG, four PIMs and a -5 plus/minus in 17 games played prior to missing the last two and a half weeks.

Oliver Wahlstrom
Korpisalo will start in Arizona on Tuesday.

The second Jacques Martin era in Ottawa will begin on Tuesday with Korpisalo getting the nod between the pipes. Korpisalo struggled his last time out, surrendering six goals on just 31 shots. He owns an underwhelming .892 SV% and a 3.50 GAA on the season to go along with his 6-9-0 record. He draws a decent matchup on Tuesday as the Senators find themselves as -125 favourites in Arizona.

Joonas Korpisalo
McAvoy (upper-body) is one the ice for warmups and is expected to play against the Wild on Tuesday.

McAvoy will return to action on Tuesday after returning to practice on Monday as a full participant, including lining up on the top powerplay unit, a spot previously occupied by Kevin Shattenkirk. McAvoy has missed four straight games due to an upper-body injury suffered on December 7th.

Charlie McAvoy
Charlie McAvoy (upper body) is expected to return Tuesday vs. Minnesota but is a game-time decision.

McAvoy will likely return to action on Tuesday after returning to practice on Monday as a full participant, including lining up on the top powerplay unit, a spot previously occupied by Kevin Shattenkirk. McAvoy has missed four straight games due to an upper-body injury suffered on December 7th.

Charlie McAvoy
Pavel Zacha (upper body) will return to the Bruins' lineup Tuesday vs. Minnesota.

Zacha will return to the Bruins' lineup on Tuesday after being a full participant at practice on Monday, re-assuming his previous duties, including centring the top powerplay unit. Zacha suffered an upper-body injury early in the Bruins' December 9th contest against the Arizona Coyotes. After a stretch of 17 points (8G / 9A) in 17 games, Zacha was held to only one point (0G / 1A) in the four games leading up to his injury.

Pavel Zacha
Lettieri is expected to draw into the Wild lineup on Monday.

Lettieri will be a surprise addition to the Wild lineup after Mats Zuccarello was announced as a late scratch for Monday's game. Lettieri last played on November 30th and has just two goals and one assist in 13 games this season.

Vinni Lettieri
Matthew Poitras has been loaned to the Canada National Junior Team and will be returned after the World Jr Tournament.

Poitras has been impressive in his rookie season with the Bruins but has seen a decline in his play lately, scoring only six points (1G / 5A) in his last 16 games after scoring seven points (4G / 3A) in his 11 games prior. The Bruins hope participating in the World Jr Tournament along with Team Canada can help him elevate his game and re-spark his confidence.

Matthew Poitras
Pavel Zacha (upper body) was a full participant in practice Monday and could return Tuesday vs. Minnesota.

Zacha was a full participant at practice on Monday and re-assumed his previous duties, including centring the top powerplay unit for the Bruins. Zacha suffered an upper-body injury early in the Bruins' December 9th contest against the Arizona Coyotes. After a stretch of 17 points (8G / 9A) in 17 games, Zacha was held to only one point (0G / 1A) in the four games leading up to his injury.

Pavel Zacha
Charlie McAvoy (upper body) was a full participant in practice Monday and could return Tuesday vs. Minnesota.

McAvoy was back at practice on Monday as a full participant, including lining up on the top powerplay unit, a spot previously occupied by Kevin Shattenkirk. McAvoy has missed four straight games due to an upper-body injury suffered on December 7th and looks likely to return to the lineup on Tuesday.

Charlie McAvoy