Wahlstrom has missed the last four games but will play Saturday vs. the Rangers. The Bruins have not announced who Wahlstrom will replace in the lineup. He has picked up just one goal and one assist in 12 games since joining the Bruins.
Callahan was a healthy scratch vs. the Jets on Thursday but will replace Parker Wotherspoon in the lineup on Saturday. Callahan has gone pointless in his first four career NHL games.
Brandon Carlo will return to Boston's lineup after missing one game due to an illness, resulting in Callahan returning to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old Callahan has only played four games with the Bruins this season, averaging 15:45 time-on-ice and scoring zero points.
McAvoy has not played since January 11th, missing seven games, but will return to the lineup on Thursday after practicing for the last several days. The 27-year-old McAvoy is averaging 23:41 time-on-ice but is having an off season offensively, scoring 20 points (5G / 15A) in 45 games.
The Bruins are coming off a disappointing 7-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres and will revert to Korpisalo between the pipes on Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets. Korpisalo was tremendous in his most recent outing, saving all 29 shots he faced in a 2-0 win over the Ottawa Senators for his second shutout of the season. The 30-year-old netminder has a 2.70 GAA and .899 SV% in 17 appearances this season (9-4-2). The Bruins enter the action on Thursday as +131 home underdogs against a Jets club outscoring their opposition 17-7 during a four-game winning streak.
McAvoy has not played since January 11th, missing seven games, but appears to be ready to return after practicing for the last several days. The 27-year-old McAvoy is averaging 23:41 time-on-ice but is having an off season offensively, scoring 20 points (5G / 15A) in 45 games.
The Bruins have won two straight and will roll with Swayman between the pipes on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres. Swayman was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 27 of 28 shots (.964 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche. The 26-year-old netminder has a 2.95 GAA and .898 SV% in 36 games this season (16-16-4). The Bruins enter Tuesday's contest as slight -104 road underdogs against a Sabres team they defeated 3-1 on December 21st.
Koepke has not played since January 14th, missing five straight games, but could return the lineup on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 26-year-old Koepke is averaging 10:42 time-on-ice and has 12 points (7G / 5A) and 99 hits in 44 games this season.
Wahlstrom did not play the previous two games and will remain out of the lineup for at least one more game. The 24-year-old Wahlstrom has two points (1G / 1A) in his last three games, his first points in 12 games as an Islander.
Lindholm has been sidelined since November 12th but appears to be nearing a return to the lineup after practicing on Monday. The 30-year-old defenseman was averaging 20:51 time-on-ice and had seven points (3G / 4A) in 17 games before his injury this season. The Bruins return to action on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres, but head coach Joe Sacco has stated it is too early for Lindholm's return.
McAvoy has not played since January 11th, missing six games, but appears to be nearing a return after practicing on Monday. The 27-year-old McAvoy is averaging 23:41 time-on-ice but is having an off season offensively, scoring 20 points (5G / 15A) in 45 games. The Bruins return to action on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres but McAvoy will not be ready to rejoin the lineup yet.
Jeremy Swayman was battling an undisclosed ailment that prevented his from suiting up on Thursday, resulting in Boston recalling DiPietro from Providence (AHL) to serve as Joonas Korpisalo's backup in their 2-0 win over the Ottawa Senators. The 25-year-old DiPietro has been outstanding in the AHL this season, posting a 1.95 GAA and .930 SV% in 22 games (14-5-3) with Providence.
Brown played his second game with Boston this season in Thursday's 2-0 win over the Ottawa Senators but has been reassigned to Providence (AHL). The 32-year-old has 25 points (9G / 16A) in 37 games with Providence this season.
Koepke has not played since January 14th, missing four straight games, but could return the lineup on Saturday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 26-year-old Koepke is averaging 10:42 time-on-ice and has 12 points (7G / 5A) and 99 hits in 44 games this season.
Swayman missed the second half of Boston's back-to-back on Thursday due to an upper-body ailment but returned to practice on Friday and looks like an option to return on Saturday vs. Colorado. The 26-year-old had a well-documented contract dispute to begin the season and has followed it up with a below-average 15-16-4 record, .896 SV% and 3.00 GAA this year.
Brown will make his second appearance of the season on Thursday as the Bruins look to get some fresh legs into their lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Max Jones will sit in his place.
Callahan will slide in for Jordan Oesterle, who is a healthy scratch. It's just the second game of the season for Callahan, who made his NHL debut on January 14th against the Lightning.
Wahlstrom will take a seat on Thursday to make way for the return of Trent Frederic (illness). Wahlstrom has three goals and three assists in 39 games this season.
