Elias Lindholm will be back with the Bruins' top six, with Brad Marchand and Charlie Coyle as his wingers. With this, Matthew Poitras will be dropping down to the third line. In addition, Justin Brazeau will be back on the third line, while Vinni Lettieri is expected to drop to the fourth line.

The Bruins get a big boost on the blue line on Thursday night as both Charlie McAvoy and Brandon Carlo return to the lineup for Boston’s matchup against the NHL-best Winnipeg Jets at TD Garden. McAvoy,

The Bruins will get a boost on their blue line on Thursday night, as defenseman Charlie McAvoy will rejoin the lineup when Boston hosts the Winnipeg Jets at TD Garden.