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Bruins Going With Interesting Lineup Against Utah

The Boston Bruins and the Utah Hockey Club will face off against each other on Thursday night (Nov. 21). This will be Joe Sacco's first game as the Bruins' head coach, so the Original Six club will look to put together a strong performance.

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The Bruins will have a bit of a different-looking lineup against Utah. Based on the Bruins' most recent practice lines, Mark Kastelic is expected to return after not playing since Nov. 16 against the St. Louis Blues due to injury. Cole Koepke is also expected to be back in the lineup after being scratched last game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Cole Koepke<p> © Jerome Miron-Imagn Images</p>
Cole Koepke

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The Bruins' defense will also have some different pairings compared to last game. Mason Lohrei and Chalie McAvoy will form the top pairing, while Parker Wotherspoon will slot in on the second pairing with Brandon Carlo after being scratched in the last game.

Here is the Bruins' full projected lineup now.

Forwards 

First Line: Morgan Geekie, Pavel Zacha, David Pastrnak

Second Line: Brad Marchand, Elias Lindholm, Justin Brazeau

Third Line: Georgii Merkulov, Charlie Coyle, Trent Frederic

Fourth Line: Johnny Beecher, Mark Kastelic, Cole Koepke

Defensemen

First Pairing: Mason Lohrei & Charlie McAvoy

Second Pairing: Parker Wotherspoon & Brandon Carlo

Third Pairing: Nikita Zadorov & Andrew Peeke

Starting Goalie 

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