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Bruins' Charlie McAvoy: Dishes out 11 hits
McAvoy delivered 11 hits in a 2-1 Game 6 loss to Toronto on Thursday.
McAvoy may be adding some physicality to the lineup with his hits but is stuck in a nine-game goal drought. The defenseman did notch five helpers, including three with the man advantage, over that stretch. Still, the Bruins have managed just two goals in their last two games and will need more offensive output to come out on top in Game 7 on Saturday.
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Bruins' Kevin Shattenkirk: Pockets helpers
Shattenkirk recorded an assist in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Maple Leafs in Game 6.
Shattenkirk was scratched for Game 5 on Tuesday, but he checked back in for Matt Grzelcyk in this contest. The helper was Shattenkirk's first point in the postseason, to go with three shots on net, six hits and two blocked shots over five appearances. The 35-year-old blueliner is stuck on the third pairing, so he shouldn't be counted on to make contributions on offense.
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Bruins' James van Riemsdyk: Registers assist
Van Riemsdyk logged an assist and two hits in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Maple Leafs in Game 6.
Van Riemsdyk has earned two points, five shots on net, three hits and a plus-1 rating over four games since he entered the Bruins' lineup. The 34-year-old winger is still seeing limited usage in the bottom six, so he's unlikely to produce steady offense moving forward, though he also gets time on the second power-play unit.
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Bruins' Morgan Geekie: Breaks up shutout late
Geekie scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Maple Leafs in Game 6.
Geekie tallied in the final second of the game, but it only served to break up Joseph Woll's shutout. Through six playoff outings, Geekie has two goals, one assist, nine shots on net, 15 hits and an even plus-minus rating. The 25-year-old continues to feature in a top-six role, though his offense hasn't matched that usage.
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Bruins' Jeremy Swayman: Takes another loss
Swayman stopped 24 of 26 shots in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Maple Leafs in Game 6.
Swayman has lost back-to-back games, but he still hasn't given up more than two goals in any of his five first-round starts. William Nylander had both tallies Thursday, scoring in the final minute of the second period on a deflected shot and adding another goal late in the third. With the Bruins facing Game 7, it's unclear if head coach Jim Montgomery will stick with Swayman or switch to Linus Ullmark on Saturday.
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Bruins' Jeremy Swayman: Set to start Thursday
Swayman is slated to tend the twine on the road in Game 6 against the Maple Leafs on Thursday, Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald reports.
Swayman has been solid in his last five outings, posting a 1.40 GAA and .953 save percentage while going 3-2-0. After the Game 5 loss Tuesday, there was certainly a chance the Bruins would turn back to Linus Ullmark, however, they will continue to ride Swayman into Game 6.
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Bruins' Danton Heinen: Unavailable Thursday
Heinen (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup for Game 6 in Toronto on Thursday, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.
Heinen is considered day-to-day and could return as early as Saturday if Game 7 is required. Heinen will be replaced in the lineup by John Beecher, while Justin Brazeau is expected to join the second power play.
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Bruins' Andrew Peeke: Not close to returning
Peeke (finger) is a "couple weeks away" from returning, coach Jim Montgomery told Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe on Wednesday.
Peeke had a goal, 10 points, 14 PIM, 88 hits and 78 blocks in 38 rcontests between Columbus and Boston during the regular season. His timetable rules him out for the remainder of the first round, but Peeke might be an option later in the playoffs if the Bruins advance. Boston holds a 3-2 series lead over Toronto heading into Game 6 on Thursday.
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Bruins' Brandon Carlo: Available for Thursday
Carlo (undisclosed) will be available for Game 6 against Toronto on Thursday, per Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe.
Carlo has a goal, a plus-2 rating, four PIM, nine hits and 11 blocks in five playoff contests this year. He missed the overtime period in Boston's 2-1 loss to Toronto in Game 5 on Tuesday and wasn't on the ice for Wednesday's practice, but coach Jim Montgomery has nevertheless stated Carlo will be good to remain in the lineup versus the Leafs on Thursday.
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Bruins' Brandon Carlo: Missing from practice
Carlo was not on the ice for practice Wednesday after missing overtime against Toronto in Game 5 on Tuesday due to an undisclosed injury, Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe reports.
Carlo still managed to log 21:39 of ice time in Game 5 while recording one shot, two blocks and two PIM. Another update on his status should surface prior to Game 6 on Thursday.
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Bruins' Jeremy Swayman: Falls to Leafs in OT
Swayman stopped 31 shots Tuesday in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs in Game 5 of the Bruins' first-round series.
Making his third straight start for Boston, Swayman played well but didn't get a lot of help from his teammates at either end of the ice. The 25-year-old netminder has a stellar 1.49 GAA and .952 save percentage in his four playoff starts so far, but it's not clear if coach Jim Montgomery will turn back to Linus Ullmark for Game 6 on Thursday.
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Bruins' Michael DiPietro: Rises to NHL
DiPietro was called up from AHL Providence on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
DiPietro is likely up with the Bruins as an emergency third goalie for the playoffs. He signed a one-year, two-way contract extension with the Bruins in March, setting him up to once again fill an organizational depth role in 2024-25.
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Bruins' Jeremy Swayman: Starting Game 5
Swayman will protect the home net Tuesday in Game 5 against Toronto, per Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe.
Swayman is coming off a 24-save effort in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Maple Leafs in Game 4. He has posted a 3-0 record this postseason, stopping 87 of 91 shots during that span. The Bruins can advance to the second round of the playoffs with a victory in Tuesday's matchup.
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Bruins' Justin Brazeau: Available to return
Brazeau (upper body) will be an option for Game 5 versus Toronto on Tuesday, per Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe.
Brazeau was initially not expected to be available until the second round but was a full participant in Monday's practice. He sat out the final six games of the regular season and Boston's first four playoff outings. Brazeau had five goals, seven points, 31 shots on net and 43 hits in 19 NHL appearances during the 2023-24 campaign. If he does draw into the lineup for Game 5, the 26-year-old forward will probably occupy a bottom-six role.
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Bruins' Mason Lohrei: Generates helper
Lohrei logged an assist in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Maple Leafs in Game 4.
Lohrei was solid Saturday, including a play where he forced a turnover and fed James van Riemsdyk for the Bruins' opening goal. The 23-year-old Lohrei has added two shots on net, three hits, three blocked shots and four PIM over two playoff contests. It's unclear if he'll keep his spot in the lineup since Derek Forbort (undisclosed) has been cleared to play and Matt Grzelcyk also awaits an opportunity to draw into the lineup. Parker Wotherspoon and Kevin Shattenkirk could also be in danger of being scratched with the Bruins' defense corps getting healthier.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| GF AVG | GA AVG | Power Play | |
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| Team | 3.15 | 2.65 | 22.2 |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| M. Poitras C Matthew Poitras C | Shoulder |
| D. Heinen C Danton Heinen C | Undisclosed |
| A. Peeke D Andrew Peeke D | Finger |
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