Yahoo Sports Bruins Announce Starting Goalie For Blue Jackets Game
The Boston Bruins' holiday break is officially over, as they are back on the ice tonight (Dec. 27) to face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Original Six club will look to stay hot after winning each of their last two games.
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While speaking to reporters, head coach Joe Sacco shared that Joonas Korpisalo will be the Bruins' starter against Columbus.
Joe Sacco on the #NHLBruins facing Columbus tonight: "The start is going to be important for us tonight. I would imagine they're going to come out with some pace tonight in their game and we have to be ready to respond to that."
More pregame coverage: https://t.co/0HhKng4AuY pic.twitter.com/UGZnNQxxmL— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) December 27, 2024
Korpisalo, 30, last played on Dec. 21 against the Buffalo Sabres and had a strong night. The Pori, Finland native stopped 19 out of the 20 shots he faced in the win.
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Now, Korpisalo will look to stay hot against the club he spent his first eight NHL seasons with.
Korpisalo has a 7-3-1 record, a 2.42 goals-against average, and a .904 save percentage in 12 games this season.
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