The Bruins changed up some of their lines at the morning skate ahead of their contest against the Avalanche.
Bruins (© Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images)The Boston Bruins are set to face off against the Colorado Avalanche on Oct. 18. After losing each of their last two games, the Bruins will be looking to bounce back against a very tough Avalanche club.
At the Bruins' morning skate ahead of their contest against the Avalanche, head coach Marco Sturm made a handful of changes to the Bruins' lines.
On offense, the Bruins' top six had a different look. Pavel Zacha was on the club's first line with Elias Lindholm and David Pastrnak, while Mikey Eyssimont was moved up to Boston's second line with Morgan Geekie and Casey Mittelstadt.
Viktor Arvidsson was dropped down to the third line at the Bruins' latest morning skate, as he skated with Tanner Jeannot and Fraser Minten. As for Boston's fourth line, Johnny Beecher replaced Jeffrey Viel and skated with Sean Kuraly and Mark Kastelic.
Assuming these are the forward lines Boston goes with against the Avalanche, this would be Beecher's first apperance of the 2025-26 season for the Bruins.
Here's a full look at the Bruins' practice lines, as shared by team reporter Belle Fraser.
Bruins' Forward Lines
First Line: Pavel Zacha, Elias Lindholm, David Pastrnak
Second Line: Morgan Geekie, Casey Mittelstadt, Mikey Eyssimont
Third Line: Tanner Jeannot, Fraser Minten, Viktor Arvidsson
Fourth Line: Johnny Beecher, Sean Kuraly, Mark Kastelic
Extra Forwards: Jeffrey Viel & Marat Khusnutdinov
Bruins' Defense Pairings
First Pairing: Mason Lohrei & Charlie McAvoy
Second Pairing: Hampus Lindholm/Jordan Harris & Andrew Peeke
Third Pairing: Nikita Zadorov & Henri Jokiharju