A day after leaving the Bruins’ 5-2 win over the Washington Capitals halfway by way of the third interval, goalie Linus Ullmark didn’t follow and was not going to journey with the staff to Montreal for the finale of this magical common season.
But coach Jim Montgomery once more expressed optimism his Vezina Trophy favourite was going to be superb.
“Linus is good today, but we’re going to be precautionary with him and he’s not going to come on the trip,” mentioned Montgomery.
Ullmark left the sport shortly after going left to proper in an try and make a post-to-post transfer to cease a puck and he collided with the fitting put up. He stayed within the sport however ultimately left, giving technique to Jeremy Swayman to complete off the sixty fourth win.
At Wednesday’s follow, Swayman was joined by Providence call-up Brandon Bussi. Montgomery mentioned he and goalie coach Bob Essensa are nonetheless leaning towards enjoying Swayman within the common season finale however that the ultimate determination had not been made earlier than the staff boarded the staff constitution. Ullmark was not anticipated to play in Montreal even earlier than he left Tuesday’s sport.
While Swayman additionally expressed the identical confidence that Ullmark could be OK, Swayman mentioned it’s his job to stay ready. His ideas when he noticed Ullmark coming to the bench on Tuesday?
“I’m always ready to play, no matter what. Whatever it takes. It’s unfortunate but I’m glad we got the win and I always want to be ready no matter what,” mentioned Swayman.
While each Ullmark and Swayman have had terrific seasons, Bussi has confirmed himself to be a professional prospect in Providence. After getting in 5 AHL video games final yr after signing as an undrafted free agent out of Western Michigan, the 24-year-old Bussi has put collectively a wonderful first full professional season in Providence, posting a 21-5-4 report with a .925 save proportion and a pair of.38 targets towards common.
“I think if you told me the path that I went on, I wouldn’t have believed you, but I think just a lot of hard work and the coaching staff and the players we have in Providence have been awesome for me. We have a great team and I think it’s easy to succeed when you’re around those players,” mentioned the 6-foot-4, 213-pound Bussi, who broke down his model.
“I’m just a big goalie and I try to use my size. I think I’m a pretty good skater so I trust myself to hit spots fast and be a little aggressive but also show off a little athleticism if I have to. I try to bring it all.”
Veteran updates
Meanwhile, concerning one other key cog within the the B’s playoff hopes, David Krejci didn’t skate with the staff Wednesday, nor was he seen skating within the common time slot for rehabbing gamers earlier than follow. He’s been out of the lineup since he final performed in Pittsburgh on April 1 with what’s been described as a decrease physique, gentle tissue harm.
But Montgomery continued to specific optimism that he’d be obtainable for Game 1 of the playoffs (“He’ll be ready,” declared the coach), which shall be both Monday or Tuesday.
“He’s a playoff-only guy. That’s what he told me,” mentioned Montgomery with fun.
Nick Foligno, out since struggling a leg harm on Feb. 28, wore a daily follow jersey on Wednesday for the primary time since leaving the lineup.
While the B’s have sufficient depth to offer Foligno a bit extra runway to get again, Montgomery appeared that he’ll plug the veteran again in as quickly as he’s bodily ready.
“There is that luxury (of giving him more time), but Nick Foligno is a huge part of our team and a huge part of the bench and leadership,” mentioned Montgomery. “I do think that while he was initially away, we missed him. I think others have stepped up, but you can’t replicate someone who naturally is as unselfish as he is and has the ability to lift others up. He notices when a guy’s down. He’s got a lot of (Patrice) Bergeron in him in that way.”
Power again on
One of the larger points going through the B’s down the stretch, other than the ever-lurking specter of accidents, had been the backsliding energy play. Whether or not it’s been utterly resolved stays to be seen, nevertheless it has linked on six of its final 13. But greater than the tangible success is the truth that each items have regained their crispness.
“I think they’re playing confidently,” mentioned Montgomery. “The puck is transferring fast, our bodies are transferring and there’s an incredible convergence on the internet. And you then couple that with the truth that I believe our breakouts and entries have been actually good right here these days. That means you’re going to get quite a lot of zone time in the event you’re doing these two issues. And we at all times win faceoffs as a result of we now have Bergeron.
Regular lineup
Tomas Nosek, who had a terrific sport on Tuesday with a aim and an help, didn’t follow due to sickness and it hadn’t been selected whether or not he would make the journey to Montreal. …
Montgomery wasn’t anticipating any extra call-ups, so it must be a lineup towards the Habs that’s heavy on the regulars.
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