The Bruins are going back to a more traditional lineup for Saturday's Game 4 against the Lightning, but it still won't including Sean Kuraly.
Coach Bruce Cassidy said during his pregame press conference that his usual fourth-line center was not yet ready to return as he deals with an unspecified injury. Cassidy said Kuraly is considered "day-to-day."
Cassidy also said the Bruins will be going back to a traditional 12-forward, six-defensemen lineup after using 11 forwards and seven defensemen in Game 3.
Karson Kuhlman will be going in on the third line to play with Charlie Coyle and Nick Ritchie. It'll be Kuhlman's first game since Game 2 of the first round. Anders Bjork had occupied that spot in Games 1 and 2 of this series before being a healthy scratch in Game 3.
On defense, John Moore and Jeremy Lauzon both move back to the bench after playing in Game 3, with Connor Clifton coming back in on the third pairing with Matt Grzelcyk.
Puck drop is set for shortly after 12 p.m. ET on NBC. The Bruins currently trail the series 2-1.
Here is the full expected lineup:
Brad Marchand - Patrice Bergeron - David PastrnakJake DeBrusk - David Krejci - Ondrej KaseNick Ritchie - Charlie Coyle - Karson KuhlmanJoakim Nordstrom - Par Lindholm - Chris Wagner
Zdeno Chara - Charlie McAvoyTorey Krug - Brandon CarloMatt Grzelcyk - Connor Clifton
Jaroslav HalakDan Vladar
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