Justin Brazeau will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, allowing Wahlstrom to re-enter the lineup. In 15 games with the Bruins, the 24-year-old Wahlstrom is averaging 10:49 time-on-ice and has two points (1G / 1A).
Riley Tufte will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, allowing Koepke to re-enter the lineup. The 26-year-old Koepke is averaging 10:27 time-on-ice, recording 12 points (7G / 5A) and 105 hits through 49 games this season.
Lauko has not played since February 4th but will likely return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 24-year-old Czech forward is averaging 9:56 time-on-ice and has five points (2G / 3A) in 33 games this season.
Swayman served as USA's third goaltender in the 4-Nations Face Off but did not see any action between the pipes and should be well rested for Boston's return to action on Saturday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 26-year-old Swayman has 2.98 GAA and .898 SV% in 40 appearances this season (18-18-4).
Boston announced Tuesday that their star defenseman Charlie McAvoy would be out week-to-week after he had a procedure to clear out an infection amidst the Four Nations Tournament. It's a massive loss for the Bruins as the 27-year-old had seven goals, 23 points, 98 SOG and 46 PIMs in 50 games to start the season. The Bruins' team physician made a statement on Wednesday indicating that McAvoy remains in the hospital, being treated with IV antibiotics, but his condition is improving.
Koepke will get the chance to play on Wednesday as the Bruins opt to get some fresh legs into the lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Oliver Wahlstrom will sit in his place.
Wahlstrom will take a seat on Wednesday as the Bruins opt to get some fresh legs into the lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Cole Koepke will slot into the lineup in his place.
Lauko missed a month in December due to a lower-body injury and returns to the sidelines again. It's unclear if this injury is related to his previous one that caused him to miss 15 consecutive games. The 24-year-old Czech forward is averaging 9:56 time-on-ice and has five points (2G / 3A) in 33 games this season.
