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.

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.

The Boston Bruins placed several key players on injured reserve today including Charlie McAvoy, calling up prospects in response. Charlie McAvoy has reportedly been dealing with a nagging injury this season.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are placing veteran goalie Tristan Jarry on waivers. Follow this tracker for the latest NHL news.

Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss the comments made by Bruins team President Cam Neely about the trade deadline.

The Ottawa Senators (22-18-4) are keeping their eye on six players on the injury report as they prepare for a Saturday, January 18 game against the Boston Bruins (22-19-5) at Canadian Tire Centre,

The Bruins' recent wins over the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning have come despite allowing 43 and 45 shots, respectively. Goaltender Jeremy Swayman has continued to play his best hockey of the season with a .925 save percentage in his last nine starts.

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).

We are firmly into the second half with a neck-and-neck-and-neck race for the top of the fantasy podium. Connor Hellebuyck will surely start getting some additional rest later in the season, so the race at the top right now is between Nikita Kucherov and Nathan MacKinnon.