The Boston Bruins are facing some injury issues as forward Mark Kastelic is skating, but not yet ready for game action. Defenseman Hampus Lindholm is also practicing alone, with no set timetable for his return, as confirmed by Coach Joe Sacco.
Defenseman Charlie McAvoy has been placed on IR due to a lingering injury, retroactive to January 11th, while Lindholm was placed on LTIR earlier. Cole Koepke had to leave a game due to a hit, creating further uncertainty for the Bruins.
In other league news, Frederik Andersen of the Carolina Hurricanes has been placed on IR but is expected to return soon. Meanwhile, the Columbus Blue Jackets' Zach Aston-Reese is back on the ice following an upper-body injury, and Detroit's Tyler Motte left a game with an injury without an update on his status.
