The Bruins are expected to use these lines against the 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