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Two points in return Marchand scored a power-play goal and added an assist in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout win over the Devils.

Impact Back after a two-game absence due to a false positive COVID-19 test, Marchand made an immediate impact in his return. In addition to his scoring output, Marchand also had three shots, four PIM and a minus-1 rating in what was an eventful night. He's up to 13 goals and 36 points in 30 appearances overall and should be in fantasy lineups every time he takes the ice.

MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tops Devils in high-scoring affair Halak stopped 31 of 35 shots through overtime and both shootout attempts in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout win over the Devils.

Impact Halak gave up two goals in each of the first two periods but was bailed out by Boston's offense, which scored twice in the third period and twice in the shootout to secure the victory. Pressed into a starting role with Tuukka Rask (upper body) on the shelf, Halak's showing that he's better suited for his usual backup gig at age 35. He's just 2-3-1 in his last six starts, with the wins coming against the lowly Sabres and Devils.

MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fulfilling backup role Vladar was promoted to the active roster to back up Jaroslav Halak in Tuesday's game versus the Devils, per CapFriendly.

Impact Vladar is currently the No. 2 healthy goalie for the Bruins with Tuukka Rask (upper body) unavailable. Jaroslav Halak still figures to see most of the game action, while Vladar will likely be the primary backup.

MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joins taxi squad Swayman was promoted to the taxi squad Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Swayman will provide depth for the Bruins' goaltending situation while Tuukka Rask (upper body) is out.

MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 30, 2021 • BOSTONSPORTSJOURNAL.COM

Cleared to play Marchand confirmed that he missed the Bruins' last two games due to a false positive COVID-19 test, Eric Russo of the team's official site reports.

Impact While fellow forwards Sean Kuraly and Jake DeBrusk remain in the NHL's COVID-19 protocols, Marchand has been cleared to return to action Tuesday night against New Jersey. In the process, he'll skate on Boston's first line along with Patrice Bergeron and David Pastrnak, as well as see top-unit power-play action.

MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Centering fourth line Frederic is slated to center the Bruins' fourth line Tuesday against New Jersey, Eric Russo of the team's official site reports.

Impact Frederic saw some top-line duty on the left side while Brad Marchand missed two games due to COVID protocols, but he'll move back to his natural position Tuesday, on a line with Anton Blidh and Karson Kuhlman. Frederic, who hasn't recorded a point in his last four contests, has logged four goals and five points to go along with 53 PIM in 31 games overall.

MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Carlo, Brad Marchand will return to Bruins lineup on Tuesday Brandon Carlo, out since suffering a concussion on March 5, and Brad Marchand, who missed the two weekend games on the NHL’s Covid protocols...

MARCH 30, 2021 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Brandon Carlo, Brad Marchand to return to Bruins lineup vs. Devils on Tuesday - The Boston Globe Carlo has been out since March 5, when an aggressive hit by the Capitals' Tom Wilson sent him to the hospital. Marchand said he had returned...

MARCH 30, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Returns to lineup Carlo (upper body) will be activated from IR in advance of Tuesday night's game against New Jersey, Joe Haggerty of BostonHockeyNow.com reports.

Impact Also rejoining the Bruins' lineup Tuesday will be leading scorer Brad Marchand, who had been in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol. The duo's return will provide the team with a nice boost on both ends of the ice, with Carlo's shut-down play a key component of Boston's back line unit.

MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tuesday start on tap Halak is in line to start Tuesday night's game against New Jersey, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Tuukka Rask (upper body) still out, Halak is slated to be backed up by Daniel Vladar, who is a candidate to start Thursday night's game against the Penguins. Bolstering Halak's cause Tuesday is that both Brad Marchand (COVID-19 protocol) and Brandon Carlo (upper body) are set to return to the Bruins' lineup.

MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Tuesday Carlo (upper body) worked on the Bruins' second defensive pairing during Tuesday's morning skate.

Impact Carlo was paired with Matt Grzelcyk and assuming no setbacks, it looks like he could return to the lineup Tuesday night against New Jersey. If that's the case, Steven Kampfer would be in line to be the odd man out on Boston's back line.

MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in the mix Marchand participated in Tuesday's morning rushes.

Impact Marchand, who missed two games while in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol, is thus on track to return to action Tuesday night versus New Jersey. He's slated to rejoin the Bruins' top line, along with Patrice Bergeron and David Pastrnak, as well as resume his power-play duties. Marchand checks back into the lineup with 12 goals and 34 points in 29 games to date.

MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to taxi squad McKegg was reassigned to the taxi squad Monday, per CapFriendly.

Impact McKegg normally joins the active roster on paper during off-days but regularly watches from the press box. He has one goal and a minus-1 rating in four games this season.

MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to taxi squad Frederic was demoted to the taxi squad Monday, CapFriendly reports.

Impact This is simply a paper move as Frederic has appeared in all 31 games this season. The 23-year-old has five points and 53 penalty minutes.

MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shuffled to taxi squad Kampfer was reassigned to the taxi squad Monday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Kampfer has been in Boston's lineup for the last six games, tallying one goal and 12 shots. The 32-year-old could be recalled for Tuesday's game against New Jersey if Kevan Miller (knee) is unable to suit up.

MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back to taxi squad Studnicka was demoted to the taxi squad Monday, according to CapFriendly.

Impact Studnicka has been held without a point over the last eight games and has just three through 18 contests this season. He could be recalled for Tuesday's game against the Devils.

MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bounced to taxi squad Vladar was reassigned to the taxi squad Monday, CapFriendly reports.

Impact It's unclear how much longer Tuukka Rask (upper body) will be out, but until he returns, Vladar will dress for Boston. The rookie netminder has won each of his first two starts while allowing just three goals on 62 shots.

MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Demoted to AHL Steen was sent to AHL Providence on Monday, according to CapFriendly.

Impact Steen continues shuffling between levels as an extra body. The 23-year-old has yet to score his first NHL point.

MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Receives assignment Ahcan was assigned to AHL Providence on Monday, Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal reports.

Impact Ahcan spent two weeks with the big club and drew into just one game, firing three shots on net across 17:55 of ice time. The 23-year-old will continue his development in the AHL. Over 12 games with the minor-league affiliate, he's recorded seven points and four PIM.

MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nears return to lineup Miller (knee) is nearing a return to action, Matt Porter of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact The report notes that the rugged blueliner -- who hasn't played since Feb. 18 -- has progressed to the point that he hasn't been ruled out for Tuesday night's game against New Jersey. Meanwhile, fellow blueliner Brandon Carlo (upper body) is also nearing a return to the Bruins' lineup.

MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Making progress Carlo (upper body) appeared to be practicing without limitations Monday, Joe Haggerty of BostonHockeyNow.com reports.

Impact Meanwhile, coach Bruce Cassidy called Carlo's progress "encouraging," per Matt Porter of The Boston Globe. The shut-down defender hasn't played since March 5, but it appears as though he's inching toward a return to action. In 21 games this season, Carlo has logged two goals and three points.

MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Rask (upper body) won't play Tuesday night against New Jersey, Matt Porter of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact As a result, either Jaroslav Halak or Daniel Vladar will draw the start in goal for Boston on Tuesday, while Rask's status for Thursday's game versus the Penguins is cloudy.

MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 29, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM

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