Bruins reveal interesting lineup for Canadiens matchup

Earlier today, the Boston Bruins tried out some new lines in practice ahead of their upcoming game against the Montreal Canadiens. Obviously, Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery must have liked what he saw since they will be going against the Habs with this lineup.

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Montgomery confirmed that Riley Tufte will indeed make his Bruins debut for the club tonight. He will replace Max Jones on the third line and form a trio with Trent Frederic and Justin Brazeau.

Tufte, 26, signed a one-year contract with the Bruins last offseason. He had one goal and one assist in five games last season for the Colorado Avalanche. He also played 67 games for the Colorado Eagles, scoring 23 goals and 46 points.

Additionally, Montgomery confirmed that defenseman Parker Wotherspoon will make his season debut for the Bruins against the Canadiens. He is expected to play on the third pairing with Andrew Peeke and replace Mason Lohrei in the lineup.

The 27-year-old Wotherspoon played in a career-high 41 games with the Bruins last season, recording eight assists, 31 penalty minutes and 84 goals.

Here is the Bruins' complete lineup for this game against the Canadiens.

Forward

First line: Pavel Zacha, Elias Lindholm and David Pastrnak

Second line: Brad Marchand, Charlie Coyle and Morgan Geekie

Third line: Riley Tufte, Trent Frederic and Justin Brazeau

Fourth line: Johnny Beecher, Mark Kastelic and Cole Koepke

defender

First pairing: Nikita Zadorov & Charlie McAvoy

Second period: Hampus Lindholm & Brandon Carlo

Third pair: Parker Wotherspoon and Andrew Peeke

goalkeeper

Jeremy Swayman (starter) & Joonas Korpisalo

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