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Bruins Look to Spark Lineup Ahead of Game 4
TL;DR
The Boston Bruins are making lineup changes ahead of Game 4, with Lukas Reichel and James Hagens swapping practice jerseys. Coach Marco Sturm noted Hagens' recent performance has been strong despite some mistakes.
Key points
- Boston Bruins making lineup changes for Game 4
- Lukas Reichel wearing a gold sweater at practice
- James Hagens wearing a maroon/merlot sweater
- Coach Marco Sturm comments on Hagens' performance
- Hagens has made more mistakes recently
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The Boston Bruins are making their first line changes this series.
At practice on Saturday, Lukas Reichel was wearing a gold sweater, which has been worn by bottom-six forwards at practice recently. James Hagens was on the other end of that deal, and he wore a maroon/merlot sweater, typically reserved for the forward scratches.
“So far, [James Hagens has] been really good,” said Marco Sturm on Friday. “He gives us everything he has. He made more mistakes last game than he’s done in the past, so we’ll see.”
After practice, Sturm reiterated that Hagens did not play his way out of the lineup, and added that he “did more than even I thought coming in.” Sturm believes it is the right thing to do so everyone can refocus.
He did add that he is going to use Hagens again. Reichel and Hagens split duties on the second power play unit at practice on Saturday.
The Bruins acquired Reichel at the trade deadline for a sixth-round pick. He played in 10 games after the deadline, and he scored in his first game as a Boston Bruin.
He was brought in at the deadline for his speed, and Marco Sturm will deploy him on Sunday for the same reason.
“Lukas has something we don’t really have,” Marco Sturm said after practice on Saturday. “That’s high-end skill and speed, and that’s what we’re hoping for from him. I mean, he has to dig deep. He has to compete, but those things we can’t teach, and we’re hoping to obviously get more into forecheck and get some pucks back, and that’s why we feel good about him. And also on the power play.”
“Yeah, I hope so,” Reichel said when asked if his speed could counter Buffalo’s two high defensemen. “I think you saw it with [], he has probably like a breakaway every game. That’s playing good defensively, and then you try to create rushes off the turnovers from there.”
Q&A
What lineup changes are the Boston Bruins making for Game 4?
The Bruins are changing their lineup by having Lukas Reichel wear a gold sweater and James Hagens in a maroon/merlot sweater during practice.
How has James Hagens performed recently for the Bruins?
James Hagens has been performing well, according to Coach Marco Sturm, despite making more mistakes in the last game than usual.
Who is Lukas Reichel and what is his role in the Bruins' lineup?
Lukas Reichel is a forward for the Bruins, and he was recently seen wearing a gold sweater, indicating a possible role in the bottom-six forwards.
What did Coach Marco Sturm say about James Hagens' performance?
Coach Marco Sturm mentioned that Hagens has been giving his all but noted he made more mistakes in the last game than he had previously.
