Bruins James van Riemsdyk confirmed to be in Vs. the Maple Leafs
The Boston Bruins confirmed that the veteran James Van Riemsdyk will be in the lineup for tonight's game against his former team, the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Van Riemsdyk, who played six seasons for the Leafs between 2012 and 2018, is set to play his first playoff game with the Bruins tonight.
Boston's head coach Jim Montgomery decided to scratch him for the first two games of the series, but after a tough 3-2 loss in game two, it looks like he wants to shake things up. Adding a former Leaf to the lineup who has a lot of experience and leadership could give a boost in team morale.
Fluto Shinzawa, a writer for The Athletic, confirmed the news on X, while adding that both Parker Wotherspoon and Mason Lohrei should play.
The renowned Leafs reporter Mark Masters provided other details: van Riemsdyk skated on the first PP unit at the Bruins' morning skate on Wednesday:
Chats with David Pastrnak afterwards
JvR scratched in first two games "
Tonight's game promises to be entertaining. Make sure to stay tuned for any development about the clash.
Source: Markerzone - Van Riemsdyk to make Boston Bruins playoff debut
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