Overview
- The Bruins recalled Reichel from AHL Providence on an emergency basis before Thursday’s game and he helped Boston beat Winnipeg 6-1 at TD Garden.
- He skated at left wing with Elias Lindholm and Morgan Geekie on the third line and worked on the second power-play unit.
- Reichel scored at 6:23 of the second period and added an assist, with coach Marco Sturm saying he “drives” the line and brings needed speed and skill.
- Boston acquired the 2020 first-rounder from Vancouver at the March 6 deadline for a 2026 sixth-round pick after he posted five points in three games with Providence.
- The Bruins seek a jolt for a line that went 11 games without a five-on-five point, evaluating a player with 188 NHL games and 59 career points as the playoff race tightens.