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Picks up second goal of year Kuhlman scored a goal on his only shot and added four hits in Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Kuhlman showed a shooter's touch on his first-period goal, sniping a shot from the right faceoff circle to tie the game at 1-1 with 2:27 left in the frame. It was just the second goal in 11 games this season for the 25-year-old, who logged just over 11 minutes of ice time on Boston's fourth line with Sean Kuraly and Trent Frederic.

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Riding four-game point streak Bergeron scored a power-play goal on a team-high six shots Monday in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Flyers. He also dominated in the faceoff circle, going 23-for-31 (74.2 percent).

Impact Bergeron gave the Bruins a 2-1 lead in the opening minute of the second period, redirecting a David Pastrnak feed in the slot for his first power-play goal in two months. The goal was Bergeron's second in as many games and extended his point streak to four games (two goals, two assists). The 35-year-old has 30 points in 35 games on the year.

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Bruins Notebook: Jake DeBrusk in, Jaroslav Halak out The Bruins got one important player back from the Covid protocols list on Monday, and lost another one.

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Set for backup role Monday Swayman will serve as the No. 2 behind Daniel Vladar against the Flyers on Monday, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports, indicating he has been promoted to the active roster.

Impact With Tuukka Rask (upper body) still sidelined and Jaroslav Halak being placed on the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list, Boston will be forced to utilize its organizational depth. With the Bruins entering a back-to-back with Philadelphia, Swayman could be pressed into his NHL debut Tuesday.

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Back to minors Booth was assigned to AHL Providence on Monday, Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal reports.

Impact Booth didn't make his NHL debut during his brief stint with the big club. The 23-year-old will continue his development in the minors where he has played just one game this season.

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In COVID-19 protocol Halak was placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol Monday, Conor Ryan of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Halak produced a positive COVID-19 test and will miss Monday's game versus the Flyers. Tuukka Rask (upper body) has also been ruled out, so Daniel Vladar will start while Callum Booth will serve as the backup. If this isn't a false positive test, Halak will miss at least 10 days.

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Could return Tuesday Head coach Bruce Cassidy said Monday that Miller (knee) may return for Tuesday's game versus the Flyers, Conor Ryan of MassLive.com reports.

Impact This means that Miller will miss Monday's home game versus the Flyers, marking his 20th straight game in the press box. Miller has been skating for a few weeks now. The 33-year-old has produced two assists and 32 hits across 15 games this season.

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Tending twine Monday Vladar will protect the road goal in Monday's game versus the Flyers, Joe McDonald of The Athletic reports.

Impact Tuukka Rask (upper body) will miss the back-to-back series against the Flyers on Monday and Tuesday, so Vladar will get the nod for the first game. Vladar has shown he can handle the NHL ranks so far, recording a .929 save percentage and a 2-1-0 record through his first three appearances. The Flyers have been quite inconsistent of late, scoring more than three goals just once over their last eight contests.

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Will miss next two games Rask (upper body) won't suit up Monday or Tuesday against the Flyers, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.

Impact Daniel Vladar will start Monday. Rask will travel with the team on its three-game road trip that concludes in Philadelphia on Saturday, so he's not expected to miss too much time. Rask has accrued a .907 save percentage and an 8-4-2 record through 15 appearances this year.

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Gearing up Monday DeBrusk (not injury related) will play in Monday's game versus the Flyers, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.

Impact DeBrusk cleared the NHL's COVID-19 protocol Sunday and is ready to make his first appearance since March 18. The 24-year-old winger is having a down year, as he's produced three goals and four assists across 21 games this year. DeBrusk is expected to skate with Charlie Coyle and Zachary Senyshyn on the third line Monday.

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Back to taxi squad Kampfer was returned to Boston's taxi squad Sunday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Kampfer will likely return to the active roster for Monday's matchup with the Flyers. He's picked up one goal through eight NHL appearances this season.

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Dropped to taxi squad Senyshyn was assigned to Boston's taxi squad Sunday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Senyshyn has appeared in five straight games with the Bruins, so he could return to the active roster for Monday's matchup with Philadelphia. He's gone scoreless through six NHL appearances this year.

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Bruins Winger Jake DeBrusk Has Cleared League's COVID-19 Protocols Boston Bruins winger Jake DeBrusk has cleared the NHL's COVID-19 protocols, and thus could return to the ice for the team shortly.

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Clears protocol DeBrusk cleared the NHL's COVID-19 protocol Sunday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Impact DeBrusk has been out since March 18, so he'll likely stay on non-roster injured reserve as he ramps up his conditioning. The 24-year-old was off to a slow start before his stint in protocol, as he posted just seven points through the first 21 games while averaging 15:08 of ice time.

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Boston hosts Philadelphia after Marchand’s 3-goal game Philadelphia Flyers (17-14-5, fifth in the East Division) vs. Boston Bruins (19-10-5, fourth in the East Division)

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Boston hosts Philadelphia after Marchand's 3-goal game

Boston hosts the Philadelphia Flyers after Brad Marchand scored three goals in the Bruins' 7-5 victory against the Penguins

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Barzal scores in shootout, Islanders beat Flyers 3-2

Mathew Barzal scored in the shootout and the New York Islanders beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Saturday night, extending their dominant play at home

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Empty Thoughts: Bruins 7, Penguins 5 Observations from the Penguins’ 7-5 loss to the Bruins: Even if this game was a defensive nightmare for the Penguins, this contest wasn’t wi...

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Why David Krejci Warmed Up Without Helmet, Thus Revealing Man Bun Boston Bruins center David Krejci took warmups without his helmet, and as a result showed off a man bun. He explained why he made the change...

APRIL 4, 2021 • NESN.COM

Marchand shines as Bruins beat Penguins 7-5 BOSTON - Brad Marchand scored two of his three goals during Boston’s five-goal second period, and the Bruins rebounded from a lacklustre eff...

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Surfaces on injured reserve Carlo (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Carlo is considered week-to-week, so his placement in injured reserve opens up a roster spot. The 24-year-old does not have a timeline to return.

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Placed on injured reserve Rask (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Rask has missed the Bruins' last five games, so he'll be eligible to return whenever he's ready. The 34-year-old is believed to be dealing with a back injury, and he doesn't have a timeline to return yet.

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Moves to taxi squad Blidh was assigned to the taxi squad Saturday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Blidh has seen just five NHL appearances this season. The 26-year-old continues to serve as forward depth for the Bruins.

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Rejoins active roster Studnicka was promoted to the active roster and saw 8:13 of ice time in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Penguins.

Impact Studnicka's point drought extended to nine games. His ineffective play lately has pushed him closer to the fringe of the Bruins' roster, as he's played in just three of their last nine contests. After Saturday's game, Studnicka was reassigned to the taxi squad, per CapFriendly.

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