Injuries Force Jim Montgomery to Juggle Lineup For Second Game of the Season

The Boston Bruins got off to a scorching start to the season with a 5-2 barn burner on the road in Washington. The Bruins got off to a 3-0 lead early before putting it away in the third period. A lot of their success was due to the Bruins’ new all-Czech line of Pavel Zacha, David Krejci, and David Pastrnak.

Already down three players to start the season, the Bruins lost another member of their team to injury during the opener. DeBrusk left after a hit near the end of the second period and did not return to the bench for the third. The Bruins later announced that the forward would not return to the game with an upper-body injury.

The Bruins had their first practice since Wednesday’s game this morning, and Jake DeBrusk was not in attendance. After the morning skate, head coach Jim Montgomery reported on DeBrusk’s injury status. As per Joe Haggerty of Boston Hockey Now:

‘Jake DeBrusk out with an upper-body injury for tomorrow’s game. Trent Frederic will draw in for the Bruins”

While DeBrusk is scratched for tomorrow’s game, it does seem like he could be back sooner than later, as the injury isn’t as bad as they initially feared.

While DeBrusk is out recovering from his wrist injury, Craig Smith will slide up to the top line to play alongside Patrice Bergeron and Taylor Hall. This allows Trent Frederic to get the start on the third-line wing and impress Montgomery after a lackluster preseason. Frederic was a healthy scratch in game one.

Stanley Cup Aspirations Cue’ the Duck Boats Pod

The boys are back after a long break but have plenty to talk about as the playoffs are in full swing. We go series by series, looking at how teams have fared so far and who will come out on top. Thanks for listening! Please rate and review our show on your favorite listening platform. Check out our partner's website at www.insidetherink.com for all your latest hockey news.
  1. Stanley Cup Aspirations
  2. The Final Countdown
  3. Here Come the Playoffs
  4. Home Stretch
  5. Kevy Cooks


Discover more from Inside The Rink

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Kevin Santangelo

Co Host of Cue' the Duck Boats Podcast Writer for Inside the Rink

Leave a Reply

Jonathan Myrenberg skating in the SHL

Boston Bruins Prospect Does Not Sign With Club

Boston Bruins prospect Jonathan Myrenberg had until June 1 to sign with the club, and that deadline passed without a new contract. The Swedish defenseman will now become a free agent. Myrenberg was drafted in the fifth round, 140th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2021 NHL Draft. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound blueliner was acquired […]

Read More

An Email Interview with Online Hockey Personality for Snapback Sports – Tim Kalinowski

There are a lot of great hockey content creators out there. I want to introduce you all to one in this piece. His name is Tim Kalinowski. Kalinowski is an on-air talent and personality for Snapback Sports. Kalinowski attended several memorable hockey games this season and, in typical creator fashion, shared them with hockey and […]

Read More

Jesper Fast Announces Retirement from Professional Hockey

RALEIGH, North Carolina: Hurricanes right winger and fan-favorite Jesper Fast announced his retirement from professional hockey on Monday morning. 

Read More