Bruins Injury News: Pastrnak & McAvoy Updates, Another D-Man Down | Bruins vs Red Wings Preview
Bruins injury news keeps piling up as Boston gets ready to face the Detroit Red Wings at TD Garden.
In this video, we break down the latest Boston Bruins injury updates, including David Pastrnak missing his second straight game, Henri Jokiharju being placed on injured reserve, and Michael Callahan being called up from Providence on an emergency basis. We’ll also discuss why Pavel Zacha is a game-time decision as he battles an upper-body injury and what his potential return would mean for the top six and power play.
We then look at positive news on the blue line, with Charlie McAvoy skating on Garden ice for the first time since his facial surgery and wearing extra jaw protection, plus what an estimated return before the Olympic break could do for the Bruins’ defensive structure. We also cover Viktor Arvidsson’s full-squad practice participation as he rehabs a lower-body injury, and why he still isn’t ready to suit up against Detroit.
Finally, we talk about the bigger picture: how the condensed NHL schedule ahead of the Olympic break, 26 games already played, and minimal off days are contributing to a brutal stretch of injuries for the Bruins, and what the team needs to do to stay afloat through this adversity.
If you’re a Bruins fan looking for up-to-date injury news, lineup projections, and context on how this impacts Boston’s season, this video is for you. Like, comment with your thoughts on how the Bruins should adjust without Pastrnak and Jokiharju, and subscribe for more Boston Bruins updates all season long.
