The Bruins Vs Canadiens clash in Montreal on Tuesday will see Swayman in net for Boston as the club closes out its road trip with a 7: 00 pm ET puck drop at Bell Centre.
Bruins Vs Canadiens: Game Essentials
Boston arrives for the fourth and final regular-season meeting having won two of the three previous matchups. The game carries divisional and conference implications: Montreal sits third in the Atlantic Division with 82 points, while Boston occupies the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference and trails the Canadiens by one point.
Lineup Moves, Goaltending and Recent Form
Swayman will start in net for Boston. The Bruins are playing the second game of a back-to-back, having fallen 4-3 in overtime to the New Jersey Devils on Monday at Prudential Center. Head coach Marco Sturm emphasized readiness after the loss, saying, “The guys know they’ve got to stay sharp. I know we played last night, but we played hard, a lot of hockey. Just have to make sure we’re ready right from the start. ”
Boston will make several lineup changes for the matchup. Mikey Eyssimont returns to the third line alongside Elias Lindholm and Morgan Geekie, replacing Alex Steeves. On the blue line, Andrew Peeke will skate on the third defensive pair with Nikita Zadorov while Henri Jokiharju draws out; Peeke is celebrating his 28th birthday.
Stakes, Coach Perspective and What To Watch
Sturm framed the contest as an important one for team growth and points, saying, “That’s the games you want to be in, especially here tonight… It is a big game for us again tonight. Big points. ” He added that he does not see panic in the room and that the team is still learning from close moments, noting they have handled them well so far.
Key things to watch: Boston’s response after an overtime loss, how Swayman handles the start in Montreal, the chemistry on the newly assembled third line, and how the defensive pairing adjustments affect matchups. The 7: 00 pm ET puck drop will decide the final regular-season chapter between these rivals and carries immediate playoff positioning consequences for both clubs.
