Stralman has missed the last four games with a lower-body injury but is expected to play Saturday vs. the Blackhawks. Stralman, who has two goals and six assists (eight points) in 22 games this season, will be back on a pair with Keith Yandle.
Mitchell, who was a healthy scratch for the last two games, will replace Nicolas Beaudin in the lineup on Saturday. Mitchell has four points (2G / 2A), 19 shots and a minus-6 rating in 26 games this season.
Marchand missed Friday's practice and his status for Saturday's matinee vs. New York is unclear. If Marchand can't play, look for Nick Ritchie to replace him on the top line with Patrice Bergeron and David Pastrnak.
Rask was not on the ice for Thursday's morning skate and will not dress vs. the Rangers. Dan Vladar will be Jaroslav Halak's backup and Rask should be considered day-to-day.
Lettieri has been a healthy scratch for the last six games but will suit up for the third time on Wednesday. Lettieri will replace Troy Terry, who is out with an upper-body injury.
Lindholm had previously missed time with a lower-body injury before fracturing his wrist in his return to the lineup last Saturday. With Lindholm out for at least six weeks, he could return for the final month of the season.
Krejci has been out since February 18th but is execute to play Wednesday vs. Washington. Krejci, who has yet to score but has 10 assists in 15 games this season. He'll centre the second line with Nick Ritchie and Jake DeBrusk and see PP2 usage.
