The Boston Bruins are making a significant change to their defense ahead of Game 3 against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night. Mason Lohrei, recalled from Providence on Tuesday, is expected to make his postseason debut at Scotiabank Arena, skating alongside Charlie McAvoy on Boston’s top defensive pairing. Lohrei, a highly touted prospect known for his playmaking ability and physical presence, will be tasked with filling the void left by Andrew Peeke, who sustained an injury in Game 2.
Boston’s efforts to contain Auston Matthews and Toronto’s high-powered offense have been hindered by an injury to defenseman Andrew Peeke, who is considered “week-to-week.” Peeke’s absence creates a void in the Bruins’ defensive lineup, prompting the recall of Mason Lohrei from Providence. The Bruins will have to delve deeper into their depth chart to compensate for Peeke’s injury, considering options such as Parker Wotherspoon or Derek Forbort. Meanwhile, Matthews remains a formidable force for the Maple Leafs, leading the team in ice time and contributing significantly to their offensive output. The Bruins face the challenge of managing Matthews’ impact and improving their own forechecking to create more offensive opportunities.
The Boston Bruins played the third period without defenseman Andrew Peeke, who suffered an apparent finger injury. Peeke is a key player for the Bruins, but the team has yet to provide an update on his condition. The Bruins lost the game to the Columbus Blue Jackets, and coach Bruce Montgomery said that the team’s forwards need to step up in the third period.
Boston Bruins coach Jim Montgomery said that they should have an update on defenseman Andrew Peeke’s injury on Tuesday. Peeke was injured late in the second period of Game 2 against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night and did not return to the game. The Bruins were short-handed on defense in the third period due to Peeke’s absence. Despite the loss, Montgomery praised his team’s defensive effort.
Bruins defenseman Andrew Peeke injured his hand after being hit by a shot in Game 2 against Toronto. He missed the final minutes of the second period and did not return for the third, leaving Boston shorthanded on defense. Peeke’s injury could prompt the Bruins to consider Parker Wotherspoon or Derek Forbort as replacements.
