TODAY'S PRACTICEMarco Sturm, who has missed the last six games because of a concussion, was back on the ice for practice this morning. Sturm was skating with Stephane Yelle and Shawn Thornton, indicating that Sturm may skate on the fourth line when he comes back. Sturm is probable for Thursday night's game against the Melroseless Lightning.
Those missing from practice were Aaron Ward, Patrice Bergeron, Dennis Wideman, and Shane Hnidy.
Dennis Wideman is said to have a sore groin and was given the day off to rest the injury. Look for Wides to be fine as he fought through this injury last year.
AARON WARD TO MISS AT LEAST TWO GAMES
Ward, who didn't practice today, was wearing a walking cast on his left foot. The coaching staff declined to disclose the specifics of Ward's injury. All that is known at this point is that it is a leg injury. The next two games are down in Florida for Boston (Lightning on Thursday, Panthers on Saturday) and Aaron Ward will miss both contests at the minimum.
LASHOFF/BOYCHUK RECALLED
With Aaron Ward out for at least the next two games, the Bruins recalled Johnny Boychuk and Matt Lashoff from Providence.
People may think that Lashoff is the obvious choice for a sixth d-man plug in but not so fast. Boychuk leads Providence in scoring with four goals and 19 assists. However, Boychuk has less NHL experience.
FERENCE TO LTIR
To make room for Matt Lashoff and Johnny Boychuk, the Bruins have placed Andrew Ference on long-term injured reserve. The Bruins are $1.54 million under the cap at the moment.
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