The Bruins will be going with an interesting lineup against Detroit.
The Boston Bruins are back on the ice tonight (Nov. 23) to face off against the Detroit Red Wings. The Bruins will be looking to build off their solid 1-0 win over the Utah Hockey Club in their last game.
Most of the Bruins' lines from the last game will remain the same. However, there are a few small changes for this latest matchup against Detroit.
David PastrnakTyler Johnson will be back in the lineup for the first time since Nov. 18's contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 5-foot-8 forward will play on the third line with Charlie Coyle and Trent Frederic.
Georgii Merkulov will not be in the lineup after playing against Utah. The 24-year-old was assigned to the Providence Bruins earlier this week. In addition, recent call-up Marc McLaughlin will not play against Detroit.
Jeremy Swayman will be the club's starter against the Red Wings. The 25-year-old will now look to bounce back after allowing 12 goals in his last two starts.
Jeremy SwaymanHere is the Bruins' full projected lineup now.
Forwards
First Line: Morgan Geekie, Pavel Zacha, David Pastrnak
Second Line: Brad Marchand, Elias Lindholm, Justin Brazeau
Third Line: Trent Frederic, Charlie Coyle, Tyler Johnson
Fourth Line: Johnny Beecher, Mark Kastelic, Cole Koepke
Defensemen
First Pairing: Mason Lohrei & Charlie McAvoy
Second Pairing: Parker Wotherspoon & Brandon Carlo
Third Pairing: Nikita Zadorov & Andrew Peeke
Starting Goalie
Jeremy Swayman