Need to Know: Bruins vs. Sabres

The Bruins look to win their third in a row tonight with a victory in Buffalo.

Lineup Changes:

• After missing five games, Cole Koepke will return to the lineup replacing Max Jones on the fourth line to skate with Johnny Beccher and Justin Brazeu.
• Brandon Carlo will be a game time decision. "He's just feeling a little under the weather right now," said Sacco. "So he'll be a game time decision tonight."
• Jeremy Swayman will get the start in net.

Opposing View:

• The Sabres have lost their last two games to both the Flames and the Oilers.
• The Bruins got the win over the Sabres 3-1 back in December.
• Tage Thompson leads Buffalo with 22 goals and 18 assists for 40 points.

Tuesday’s Projected Lineup

FORWARDS

Brad Marchand – Matt Poitras – Charlie Coyle

Morgan Geekie – Pavel Zacha – David Pastrnak

Trent Frederic – Elias Lindholm – Vinni Lettieri

Cole Koepke – Johnny Beecher – Justin Brazeau

DEFENSEMEN

Nikita Zadorov – Andrew Peeke

Michael Callahan – Brandon Carlo/Jordan Oesterle

Mason Lohrei – Parker Wotherspoon

GOALIES

Jeremy Swayman

Joonas Korpisalo