MARK KASTELIC NEWS

Helper against former team Kastelic notched an assist, four hits, two blocked shots and five PIM in Saturday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Senators.

Impact Kastelic returned from a brief stint on injured reserve due to an upper-body injury. The 25-year-old didn't hesitate to mix things up, playing a physical game that included a fight with Zack Ostapchuk in the second period. Kastelic has reached marks he never achieved over three years in Ottawa, earning 13 points, 171 hits, 86 PIM, 53 shots on net and a plus-2 rating over 44 appearances in his first year with the Bruins. He continues to function as a fourth-line enforcer.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mark Kastelic returns to Bruins lineup in Ottawa, his previous NHL 'home' - The Boston Globe Kastelic, who spent his three seasons with the Senators, picked up an assist and a fighting major in the Bruins' shootout loss. He missed tw...

2 DAYS AGO • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Locker Room Raw: Mark Kastelic | Boston Bruins Forward Mark Kastelic speaks with the media following Saturday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Senators in Ottawa.

2 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Removed from injured reserve Kastelic (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday and will be in the lineup versus Ottawa.

Impact Kastelic will return to Ottawa for the first time since he was dealt in the offseason in the Linus Ullmark trade. Kastelic has missed the last two games and has four goals, eight assists and 167 hits across 43 contests this season. Look for Kastelic to play on the fourth line, alongside Justin Brazeau and John Beecher.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Locker Room Raw: Mark Kastelic | Boston Bruins Bruins forward Mark Kastelic talks with the media after the Bruins have practice on Friday afternoon at Warrior Ice Arena.

3 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Locker Room Raw: Mark Kastelic | Boston Bruins Kastelic talks after Bruins have practice at WIA

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Moves to IR Kastelic (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Kastelic will not play in Tuesday's game against Tampa Bay. Kastelic's move to the IR list allowed the Bruins to recall Matthew Poitras from the minors to potentially replace Charlie Coyle, who is dealing with an illness. Coyle will be a game-time decision. Kastelic is currently day-to-day, and a timeline for his return is still unclear.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Tuesday Kastelic (upper body) won't play against Tampa Bay on Tuesday, according to Andrew Fantucchio of Boston Hockey Now.

Impact Kastelic remains day-to-day and will miss his second straight game. He has contributed four goals, 12 points, 53 shots on net, 23 blocked shots, 167 hits and 81 PIM across 43 appearances this season. Vinni Lettieri will replace Kastelic in Tuesday's lineup.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Kastelic (undisclosed) won't play Saturday against Florida, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.

Impact While Kastelic won't play Saturday, he doesn't appear to be facing a long-term absence and is considered day-to-day. The 25-year-old center has just one point, an assist, in his last 10 games. Overall, Kastelic has four goals and 12 points through his first 43 contests with Boston.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Bruins Interim Coach Joe Sacco Offers Update On Mark Kastelic Bruins interim head coach offered an update on Mark Kastelic after the forward took a cross-check in the Lightning matchup.

JANUARY 10 • NESN.COM

Pockets assist Sunday Kastelic registered an assist and four hits in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Islanders.

Impact Kastelic signed a three-year extension with the Bruins on Friday to solidify his place in the team's bottom six. He snapped a seven-game point drought with the helper Sunday, though he remains fairly limited on offense. The 25-year-old forward has a career-high 12 points with 48 shots on net, 76 PIM, 158 hits and a plus-4 rating over 41 appearances, serving as an enforcer while averaging 11:26 of ice time per game.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Kastelic feels sense of belonging with Bruins, takes ice for first game after scoring new contract - The Boston Globe Kasteklic signed a three-year, $4.7 million contract through 2027-28 with the Bruins.

JANUARY 4 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Warrior 1-on-1: Mark Kastelic | Boston Bruins Kastelic speaks with Russo about recent contract extension

JANUARY 4 • NHL.COM

Locker Room Raw: Mark Kastelic | Boston Bruins Kastelic speaks with the media ahead of tonight's matchup @TOR

JANUARY 4 • NHL.COM

Inks three-year extension Kastelic signed a three-year, $4.701 million contract extension with the Bruins on Friday.

Impact Kastelic will complete the final campaign of his two-year, $1.67 million contract before this new deal will begin with the 2025-26 campaign. The 25-year-old forward has four goals, 11 points, 76 PIM and 151 hits in 39 outings. He's likely to continue to serve in a bottom-six capacity through the life of his new contract.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Bruins bruiser Mark Kastelic has always thrown his weight around. Now he's also putting pucks on net. - The Boston Globe In five games prior to Saturday night’s matchup with the Sabres, Kastelic had 17 shots on net — including a goal Thursday night in Edmonton.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Locker Room Raw: Mark Kastelic | Boston Bruins Kastelic talks after Bruins lose @ EDM 3-2

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • NHL.COM

Snaps goal drought Thursday Kastelic found the back of the net on four shots and added two hits and a minus-1 rating in 8:48 of ice time in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Oilers.

Impact Kastelic cut to the middle of the ice and lifted one past Stuart Skinner on the backhand to give the Bruins a 2-0 lead in the opening frame, but that was the last of Boston's offense in the contest. The Arizona native was mired in a 23-game goal drought -- his last marker before Thursday was in a 4-3 win over Toronto on Oct. 26. Kastelic is known for his physical play, but he's offered solid depth production in 2024-25 with four goals and 11 points through 33 games. The 25-year-old is one point shy of setting a new career high.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Generates assist Saturday Kastelic logged an assist, two shots on goal, five hits and two PIM in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Flyers.

Impact Kastelic has three helpers over four games in December after going without a point in November. The 25-year-old power forward has been a physical force this season with 115 hits through 28 contests, and he's also collected 10 points to put himself one shy of his career high. He's added 50 PIM, 27 shots on net and a plus-8 rating. Kastelic's consistency is still a little shaky, but he appears set to have something of a breakout year, with enough physicality to carry value in deeper formats.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Snaps lengthy drought Kastelic logged two assists. two shots, one block, five hits and 12 PIM in Sunday's 6-3 win over Montreal.

Impact Like several Boston skaters, Kastelic snapped a drought of some sort in the win. His was a 13-game stretch without a point. He set up the first of Charlie Coyle's two goals, then helped on an empty-net goal. Kastelic also engaged with Montreal's Arber Xhekaj midway through the second period, and each was assessed roughing and misconduct penalties. The fourth-year forward is second on the Bruins with 48 PIM and leads the club with 99 hits.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bruins' Mark Kastelic makes his feelings known after chucking knuckles against Robert Bortuzzo twice in the same game Mark Kastelic returned to the Boston Bruins lineup on Thursday night after missing one game due to injury.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Angry Bruins forward wins one-sided fight rematch Mark Kastelic dominated his second fight of the game with Robert Bortuzzo.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • MASSLIVE.COM

Utah defenseman jumps off bench to fight Bruins' Mark Kastelic Mark Kastelic's gloves came off quickly in his return to action.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • MASSLIVE.COM

Expected to play Thursday Kastelic (lower body) is set to play Thursday against Utah.

Impact Kastelic missed Monday's 5-1 loss to Columbus due to the injury. He has three goals, seven points, 24 PIM and 75 hits in 19 appearances in 2024-25. Kastelic's offensive contributions came early in the campaign -- he has just a goal and an assist across his past 15 outings -- and he's projected to center the fourth line Thursday, so Kastelic isn't a great source of points.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hoping to play Thursday Kastelic (lower body) won't be in the lineup versus the Jackets on Monday but could be ready for Thursday's tilt with Utah, Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Kastelic's lower-body injury doesn't appear to be serious if he is only going to miss one full game after leaving Saturday's matchup with the Blues. Through 19 games this season, the 25-year-old center has managed three goals and four helpers without the benefit of power-play ice time. Without Kastelic in the lineup, Boston recalled Jeffrey Viel from AHL Providence and will slot him into a fourth-line role against Columbus.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE