Bruins Going With Interesting Lineup Against Canadiens

The Boston Bruins are back on the ice today to face the Montreal Canadiens. This game marks the official 100th anniversary of their first-ever NHL game, and the Bruins will be looking to celebrate this special day with a big win. 

The Bruins will be going with a similar lineup against the Canadiens as they did against the Pittsburgh Penguins, but there are some small changes.

Jordan Oesterle will be back in the lineup on the blueline, while Parker Wotherspoon will be scratched. In addition, Tyler Johnson will be scratched against the Habs, while Marc McLaughlin will be back in the lineup.

Here is the full Bruins' projected lineup against the Habs.

Forwards

First Line: Morgan Geekie, Pavel Zacha, David Pastrnak 

Second Line: Brad Marchand, Elias Lindholm, Justin Brazeau

Third Line: Trent Frederic, Charlie Coyle, Marc McLaughlin

Fourth Line: Johnny Beecher, Mark Kastelic, Cole Koepke 

Defensemen

First Pairing: Mason Lohrei & Charlie McAvoy

Second Pairing: Jordan Oesterle & Brandon Carlo 

Third Pairing: Nikita Zadorov & Andrew Peeke