Let's take a look at the Bruins' projected lineup for their contest against the Rangers.
After defeating the Minnesota Wild by a 3-0 final score on Feb. 4, the Boston Bruins will be right back on the ice against the New York Rangers on Feb. 5. Their goal will be to defeat the Rangers at Madison Square Garden and extend their winning streak to three games.
This game is another important one for the Bruins. If they win in regulation, they will pass the Tampa Bay Lightning and Detroit Red Wings in the Atlantic Division standings. In addition, the Bruins would have the same amount of points as the third-place Ottawa Senators if they win.
The Bruins played the Rangers on Feb. 1 and defeated them by a 6-3 final score. It was one of the Bruins' best all-around performances of the season, and they will look to replicate it against the Blueshirts this time around.
Bruins head coach Joe Sacco confirmed there will be some changes to their group against the Rangers. Cole Koepke will play after being scratched against Minnesota, while Oliver Wahlstrom will sit. Koepke will slot on the fourth line with Mark Kateslic and Johnny Beecher, and Justin Brazeau will move up to the third line.
In addition, the Bruins are making a change between the pipes. With Swayman just starting against Minnesota, Sacco shared that Joonas Korpisalo will be Boston's goalie against the Rangers.
Here is the Bruins' full projected lineup for their contest against the Rangers.
Forwards
Morgan Geekie, Pavel Zacha, David Pastrnak
Brad Marchand, Elias Lindholm, Charlie Coyle
Trent Frederic, Matthew Poitras, Justin Brazeau
Cole Koepke, Johnny Beecher, Mark Kastelic
Defensemen
Mason Lohrei & Charlie McAvoy
Nikita Zadorov & Andrew Peeke
Michael Callahan & Brandon Carlo
Starting Goalie
Joonas Korpisalo
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