The Boston Bruins placed forwards Viktor Arvidsson and Casey Mittelstadt on injured reserve and defenseman Jordan Harris on long-term injured reserve on November 17. The team recalled forwards Matej Blumel and Riley Tufte from Providence while dealing with injuries to key players like Charlie McAvoy and Elias Lindholm.
The Boston Bruins made several roster transactions on November 17, as announced by general manager Don Sweeney, in response to ongoing injury concerns. Forwards Viktor Arvidsson, who sustained an undisclosed injury on November 15, and Casey Mittelstadt, injured on November 6 with a lower-body issue, were placed on injured reserve. Defenseman Jordan Harris, sidelined since October 21 due to ankle surgery, was moved to long-term injured reserve. In corresponding moves, the Bruins recalled forwards Matej Blumel and Riley Tufte from the Providence Bruins of the American Hockey League.
Arvidsson has recorded six goals and four assists for 10 points in 20 games this season. Mittelstadt has four goals and five assists for nine points in 15 games. Harris has one goal and one assist in five games. Blumel leads Providence with 13 points (two goals, 11 assists) in 13 games, while Tufte leads the team with 16 points (eight goals, eight assists). The Bruins also placed forward John Beecher on waivers with the intention of assigning him to Providence.
Injury updates continue to impact the lineup. Defenseman Charlie McAvoy may require surgery after being hit in the face with a puck during a 3-2 win at the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday. Coach Marco Sturm noted there is no timeline for his return, and McAvoy will miss the game against the Washington Capitals. Forward Elias Lindholm, out since a lower-body injury on October 30 against the Buffalo Sabres, participated in the morning skate on November 17 but did not join rushes and will not play against the Carolina Hurricanes that night. Lindholm has four goals and five assists in 13 games this season.
Despite these setbacks, the Bruins have won eight of their last nine games, climbing to first in the Atlantic Division.
