Bruins Shoot for Win Number 40 Without Ryder

*Michael Ryder will not play today because of a facial fracture and is out indefinitely.

Ryder of course was hit in the face with a high stick Thursday night in Ottawa by Antoine Vermette. Ryder will be re-evaluated on Monday. Claude Julien hopes Ryder can play with a shield and not need surgery.

* Manny Fernandez will start today.

His last action came on Jan. 8 against Ottawa. With it being February 7, Fernandez hasn't started in a month. It will be interesting to see if Fernandez will return to his pre-injury status.

* Aaron Ward who has flu-like symptoms will be taking a sick day and will not play. Matt Hunwick will replace Ward in the lineup.

*Milan Lucic, who missed Thursday nights game in Ottawa will lace them up today. Lucic said his foot is still a little purple, but he is ready to go.