Bruins and Jets Face Off: Projected Lineups for Tonight's Game

The Boston Bruins and the Winnipeg Jets are set to clash tonight, December 11, 2025, at the Canada Life Centre. This will be the first of two meetings between the teams this season. The Bruins enter the game with an 18-13-0 record, while the Jets are 14-14-1.

Bruins Projected Lineup

Here's a look at the Bruins' projected lineup:

• Forwards:

  • Alex Steeves — Elias Lindholm — Morgan Geekie
  • Marat Khusnutdinov — Fraser Minten — David Pastrnak
  • Casey Mittelstadt — Pavel Zacha — Viktor Arvidsson
  • Tanner Jeannot — Sean Kuraly — Mark Kastelic

• Defense:

  • Hampus Lindholm — Andrew Peeke
  • Nikita Zadorov — Charlie McAvoy
  • Mason Lohrei — Jonathan Aspirot

• Goalies:

  • Joonas Korpisalo
  • Jeremy Swayman

Bruins Injury and Status Report:

Charlie McAvoy, who has been sidelined for 11 games due to a facial injury, participated in the optional morning skate and is a game-time decision. If McAvoy is unable to play, Victor Soderstrom will likely remain in the lineup. Jordan Harris (ankle), Matej Blumel (lower body), Henri Jokiharju (undisclosed), and Michael Callahan (lower body) are all currently injured.

Looking at the Bruins' stats, Morgan Geekie and David Pastrnak lead the team with 32 points each. Jeremy Swayman holds a 12-7-0 record with a 2.70 GAA and a .913 SV%.

Jets Projected Lineup

Here's the Jets' projected lineup:

• Forwards:

  • Kyle Connor — Mark Scheifele — Alex Iafallo
  • Cole Perfetti — Vladislav Namestnikov — Gabriel Vilardi
  • Nino Niederreiter — Adam Lowry — Gustav Nyquist
  • Jonathan Toews — Morgan Barron — Cole Koepke

• Defense:

  • Josh Morrissey — Dylan DeMelo
  • Dylan Samberg — Neal Pionk
  • Logan Stanley — Luke Schenn

• Goalies:

  • Eric Comrie
  • Domenic DiVincentiis

Jets Injury and Status Report:

Connor Hellebuyck is recovering from knee surgery he had on November 22nd and skated again on Thursday after returning to practice Wednesday. Haydn Fleury is out with a concussion and illness. Elias Salomonsson was reassigned to Manitoba of the American Hockey League.

Kyle Connor (15 goals, 22 assists) and Mark Scheifele are leading the Jets' offense. Eric Comrie has a 6-6-1 record with a 3.08 GAA and a .898 SV%.

Players to Watch

For the Bruins, keep an eye on Morgan Geekie and David Pastrnak. For the Jets, Kyle Connor is a key player to watch.