Apr 27, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman (1) and center John Beecher (19) celebrate the win against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the end of the third period in game four of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY
Fabian Lysell and Georgii Merkulov will get another opportunity to help their chances of making the Bruins’ opening night roster.
They’ll both be in the lineup on Saturday when the Bruins travel to Philadelphia to face the Flyers.
Lysell and Merkulov, who both struggled in the first preseason game, bounced back and played well in the second one. They weren’t in the lineup for the third one.
It’ll be interesting to see where Matt Poitras lines up. He’s spent time at both center and right wing as the Bruins are giving him a long look to see where his best fit might be if he makes the team.
Boston has seven defensemen listed including Jackson Edward, who’ll be making his preseason
For the first time this preseason Joonas Korpisalo and Brandon Bussi will both be dressed in goal for Boston. They’re the likely opening night duo if Jeremy Swayman remains unsigned. Korpisalo is the likely starter after Bussi played the full game on Tuesday.
Saturday’s lineup looks like this:
Forwards
Joey Abate, Johnny Beecher, Patrick Brown, Trent Frederic, Morgan Geekie, Cole Koepke, Vinni Lettieri, Fabian Lysell, Georgii Merkulov, Jaxon Nelson, Matt Poitras, Riley Tufte
Defensemen
Drew Bavaro, Frederic Brunet, Jackson Edward, Hampus Lindholm, Mason Lohrei, Andrew Peeke Billy Sweezey
