Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy’s wife Kiley showed fans that she isn’t going to let pregnancy slow her down.

The Boston Bruins will be without Charlie McAvoy due to an undisclosed injury. Joe Sacco has explained the situation but hasn't delved into what caused it.

Coyle will start the game on the third line on the wing with Matt Poitras, who returns at center and Trent Frederic. Vinni Lettieri will play his first game in Boston this season in Coyle’s regular spot with Elias Lindholm and Brad Marchand. Oliver Wahlstrom will sit out with Coyle available.

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy is being shut down for a few games with a nagging injury, interim head coach Joe Sacco said Tuesday, per Boston Sports Journal's Joe Haggerty.The Bruins placed McAvoy on injured reserve amidst a flurry of moves.

The most noteworthy among those was putting Charlie McAvoy on injured reserve leaving their already thin defense significantly thinner. They also put Mark Kastelic on injured reserve and moved Hampus Lindholm to long term injured reserve. The Bruins summoned Matt Poitras and Michael Callahan from Providence.

McAvoy will sit out the next two games, starting with Tuesday's matchup versus Tampa Bay, due to a nagging injury. He has produced five goals, 20 points, 86 shots on net, 77 blocked shots and 86 hits across 45 appearances this season. Parker Wotherspoon will replace McAvoy in Tuesday's lineup.

The Boston Bruins had good news and bad news this morning at practice at Warrior Ice Arena. Forward Mark Kastelic was back at practice in a non-contact red jersey.

Among goalies born in Canada, Logan Thompson of the Washington Capitals leads the NHL wins (20). He and Darcy Kuemper of the Los Angeles Kings are tied for the lead in save percentage (.924), and Mackenzie Blackwood, now with the Avalanche, is second (.918).

Peeke played nearly 21 minutes in Tuesday night's win over Tampa Bay, set up Boston’s fourth goal, scored its sixth, and finished the night plus-4.

Year in and year out, the Boston Bruins have been a regular participant in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. This year, though, has been one like no other. While they’re currently in a playoff position, making the postseason is by no means a guarantee for the B’s this season.

The Boston Bruins are barely hanging onto a playoff spot, and Cam Neely said they are still decided which path to take at the NHL trade deadline.