Bruins Face Hurricanes While Navigating Trade Deadline Turmoil

Boston struggles with roster changes and injuries as they prepare to play second-place Carolina on the road Thursday night.

The Bruins have lost seven of their last eight games and face the Hurricanes, who recently secured back-to-back wins for the first time since January.
Boston traded Trent Frederic to the Edmonton Oilers for picks and a prospect, with more roster moves possible before Friday's trade deadline.
Key Bruins players, including captain Brad Marchand, Hampus Lindholm, and Charlie McAvoy, are sidelined due to injuries, forcing call-ups from AHL Providence.
Carolina, currently second in the Metropolitan Division, defeated Boston 8-2 in their previous matchup this season and aims to maintain momentum on a four-game homestand.
The Bruins remain mathematically in playoff contention but face challenges with inconsistent performance, a depleted roster, and a season-worst -31 goal differential.