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Bruins linemates Brad Marchand and Elias Lindholm squared off against each other in the first game of the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off.
Tufte was recalled from AHL Providence on Tuesday on an emergency basis. Tufte has not recorded a point in three games with the Bruins this season. The 26-year-old will likely be sent back to the AHL once Brad Marchand and Elias Lindholm return to Boston following the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament.
Hampus Lindholm is “unlikely to return this season,” and there is no timetable for Charlie McAvoy’s return to action, according to general manager Don Sweeney, who met with reporters following Bruins practice Sunday at Warrior Ice Arena.
The Bruins more than once had two points well within their grasp, but fell in overtime after a bad penalty changed the momentum.
Fans booed Boston after it fell 2 goals behind Anaheim after the first period in an eventual 3-2 loss for the Bruins.
Leo Carlsson scored with 1:21 left in overtime to give Anaheim a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins and extend the Ducks’ winning streak to four straight games.
Pastrnak gave the Bruins a 1-0 lead just 29 seconds into the game. Mason Lohrei gained control of the puck in the defensive zone and quickly threaded a stretch pass to Pastrnak, who skated in and beat Stolarz blocker side on a breakaway.
We will look at all opportunities to improve our team now but even more importantly moving forward,” said Bruins GM Sweeney.
Mitch Marner scored with 51 seconds left in overtime the Maple Leafs a 5-4 win over the Bruins Tuesday night at TD Garden. It was one of the most demoralizing losses of the season for the reeling Bruins, who blew leads of 3-0 and 4-3 as Toronto scored three times in the third period.
With six games remaining between now and the Trade Deadline, it’s hard to argue that the Boston Bruins are legitimate Stanley Cup contenders. This is especially true with Hampus Lindholm unlikely to return this season due to injury.