The Bruins might be down another key player for Saturday’s game against the Senators.
Defenseman Brandon Carlo received stitches after getting cut by goalie Linus Ullmark’s skate during Saturday’s morning skate. He’ll be a game-time decision for Saturday evening’s game, Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy told reporters following practice.
The team didn’t specify where Carlo was cut, but reporters at practice said it appeared to be on his wrist.
Losing Carlo for any period of time would, of course, hurt the Bruins. The second-pairing defenseman is second on the team in average time on ice (19:40) among skaters and is third in defensive point shares (2.