Boston Bruins forward Pavel Zacha is set to return to the lineup against the Minnesota Wild after missing three games due to an upper-body injury. Zacha, 26, has recorded eight goals and 19 points in 26 games this season and is expected to rejoin the top line alongside Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak.
Defenseman Charlie McAvoy, who has been dealing with an upper-body injury and missed the last four games, will be a game-time decision. Coach Jim Montgomery stated that McAvoy is likely to play, but the final decision will be made closer to game time.
If McAvoy returns to the lineup, he is expected to skate with Matt Grzelcyk on the top defensive pairing. McAvoy, who will turn 26 on Thursday, leads Bruins defensemen this season with three goals and 17 points in 21 games.
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