Jim Montgomery Delivers Positive Update On Bruins Defenseman

The Bruins return to Boston after losing Game 2 on Wednesday, and they could have depth on the blue line during the homestand.

Florida defeated the Black and Gold 6-1 at Amerant Bank Arena to even the second-round series at one apiece. Multiple melees broke out in the dying minutes of Game 2, with David Pastrnak and Matthew Tkachuk’s fight capturing everyone’s attention.

Six Bruins players were given 10-minute game misconducts, and there could be more of that in Game 3. Andrew Peeke, who hasn’t played since Game 2 of the first round against the Toronto Maple Leafs, may help in a rock fight.

According to Scott McLaughlin of WEEI, head coach Jim Montgomery informed reporters on Thursday that Peeke is “getting closer” to returning. He stated that Danton Heinen was still day-to-day, having been absent since Game 6.

Mason Lohrei was added to the lineup after Peeke suffered an injury, and Montgomery will have to select his places to get Peeke back in the lineup. That decision will most likely be made closer to puck drop, which is set for 7 p.m. ET at TD Garden this Friday.