We'll start upfront with Bobby Ryan slotting back in at forward tonight. Ryan exited last Thursday's game against the Lightning for a good portion after sustaining yet another finger injury which caused him to miss Saturday's game in Surise. Ryan has been plagued by finger injuries recently but thankfully this one was much more minor and after a few days off he's been given the green light to return to action.
"Having Bobby back is big because he was playing some really good hockey for us," said head coach Guy Boucher earlier today. "One guy can make a big difference. You get that one guy back and the domino effect happens and you can put people more in their 'chairs'."
Boucher also shared the both Filip Chlapik and Nick Paul will be in the line-up tonight as well but with no morning skate, your guess is as good as mine in regards to forward lines.
The Sens will also receive some reinforcements on defence as well. Dion Phaneuf didn't travel with the team for the two-game trip to Florida last week due to the birth of his daughter but is set to return to the blueline tonight in Boston. Ben Harpur, who was recalled from Belleville this morning, is expected to be the extra defender against the Bruins.
