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Bruins Centers Out: Stadium Series & Olympics Uncertain
31 Jan
Summary
- Top centers Lindholm and Zacha injured, missing Stadium Series game.
- Olympic participation for both injured centers remains uncertain.
- Bruins' depth is tested with new center combinations.
Boston Bruins' key centers Elias Lindholm and Pavel Zacha are currently sidelined with upper-body injuries. Both players did not travel with the team for Sunday's Stadium Series game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Their availability for the upcoming game against the Florida Panthers on February 4th, and their participation in the Olympics, remain uncertain as coach Marco Sturm assesses their recovery.
Lindholm and Zacha are crucial to the Bruins' offense, each having accumulated 37 points and playing significant roles on the power play and penalty kill. Their absence necessitates adjustments in the team's lineup. Coach Sturm plans to utilize Marat Khusnutdinov on the first line and Fraser Minten on the second line, with Matt Poitras centering the third line.
Despite missing these vital players, the Bruins have maintained a strong performance, achieving an 11-2-1 record in January and holding a comfortable lead in the Eastern Conference wild-card standings. Sturm expressed confidence in the team's ability to overcome these challenges, highlighting the overall direction and performance of the squad.
