Head coach Jim Montgomery admitted Boston came out flat in his team's loss to the Buffalo Sabres. The Black and Gold also lost Charlie McAvoy during the matchup, but Montgomery told reporters this week the star defenseman is day-to-day with an upper-body injury, and he is "hopeful" he can play Saturday.
It's unlikely McAvoy suits up, which means it will be up to Mason Lohrei to step up after his call-up from Providence. The 22-year-old paired up with Kevin Shattenkirk during practice this week. The youth movement could continue when Matt Poitras returns to the lineup after a scheduled rest day for the 19-year-old. He is expected to center the third line with Jake DeBrusk and Danton Heinen. Jakub Lauko is expected to be scratched in favor of Oskar Steen on the fourth line.
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