Bruins’ Lindholm Out for Weeks Due to Lower-Body Injury

The Boston Bruins will be without center Elias Lindholm for at least a few weeks due to a lower-body injury, head coach Marco Sturm confirmed on Friday. Lindholm sustained the injury during a collision with Jordan Greenway of the Buffalo Sabres in the Bruins’ thrilling 4-3 overtime victory on October 26, 2023.

Lindholm, 30, has contributed significantly to the Bruins this season, recording nine points with four goals and five assists across 13 games. His absence will be a notable loss for a team that is striving for a strong start to the season.

In light of Lindholm’s injury, Marat Khusnutdinov is expected to step up as the center for Boston’s top line in their upcoming game against the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday. Khusnutdinov, who netted the overtime-winning goal against the Sabres, is in his first full season with the Bruins. He has tallied one goal and one assist in eight games thus far.

The Bruins face additional challenges as defenseman Jordan Harris will also miss significant time. After undergoing a procedure to repair a right ankle fracture, Harris is expected to be sidelined for at least two months. He sustained the injury during a 4-3 loss to the Florida Panthers earlier in the week.

As the Bruins navigate these injuries, the team will look to maintain their momentum and continue their strong performance in the league. With key players missing, it will be crucial for others to step up and fill the void in the lineup.