Overview
- Boston activated Hampus Lindholm from injured reserve before the game and reassigned Michael Callahan to Providence.
- Marco Sturm confirmed Lindholm’s return to the lineup against New York, with Mason Lohrei designated a healthy scratch.
- Lindholm logged 19:03, recorded a primary assist on a David Pastrnak goal, and took six penalty minutes as the penalty kill went 5-for-5.
- The veteran had missed eight of the previous nine games with a lower-body issue after an IR stint retroactive to Oct. 9.
- Context for the move: Boston had dropped seven of eight and ranked 29th in goals allowed per game and 32nd in 5-on-5 shot attempts allowed, prompting lineup changes including a look for Jonathan Aspirot.