Bruins enter vs. LA with exciting lineup

The Boston Bruins are back on the ice today (October 12) to take on the Los Angeles Kings. After an impressive 6-4 win against the Montreal Canadiens, they will now look to extend that lead against a strong Kings club.

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Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery told reporters today that Matthew Poitras will officially make his season debut against the Kings. This is huge as the young striker was injured but is now fit to play again. With Poitras returning, Riley Tufte is a scratch.

After a scratch against the Habs, Mason Lohrei is back in the squad, as Montgomery also confirmed. He is expected to play on the third pair with Andrew Peeke, replacing Parker Wotherspoon.

Here is the Bruins' complete lineup for this contest against the Kings.

Forward

First line: Pavel Zacha, Elias Lindholm and David Pastrnak

Second line: Brad Marchand, Charlie Coyle and Morgan Geekie

Third line: Trent Frederic, Matthew Poitras and Justin Brazeau

Fourth line: Johnny Beecher, Mark Kastelic and Cole Koepke

defender

First pairing: Nikita Zadorov & Charlie McAvoy

Second pair: Hampus Lindholm & Brandon Carlo

Third pair: Mason Lohrei & Andrew Peeke

starting goalkeeper

Jeremy Swayman

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