Bruins lineup tonight: Boston's projected lineup for game against New York Islanders | Jan. 5, 2025

The Boston Bruins (20-17-4) are back on the ice on Sunday night for a matchup with the New York Islanders (14-18-7) at TD Garden.

The Bruins are coming off a 6-4 loss to their bitter rivals the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night, while the Islanders last played on Thursday, also losing to the Maple Leafs.

Boston has now lost three consecutive games after a tremendous start to Joe Sacco's tenure behind the bench.

The Bruins remain in third position in the Atlantic division with 44 points, although the Tampa Bay Lightning are right behind them with 42 points and five games in hand. On the other side, the Islanders are struggling, sitting in a tie for last place in the Metropolitan division with 35 points, five points out of a playoff spot.

The only notable injury absence for Boston is defenseman Hampus Lindholm who is on IR with a lower-body injury. Conor Ryan of Boston.com said Lindholm has been making progress, but isn't quite ready to start skating.

Boston Bruins projected lines tonight

Forwards:

Line 1. LW Morgan Geekie - C Pavel Zacha - RW David Pastrnak

Line 2. LW Brad Marchand - C Elias Lindholm - RW Charlie Coyle

Line 3. LW Oliver Wahlstrom - C Trent Frederic - RW Justin Brazeau

Line 4. LW John Beecher - C Mark Kastelic - RW Cole Koepke

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Defense:

Pair 1. LD Nikita Zadorov - RD Charlie McAvoy

Pair 2. LD Jordan Oesterle - RD Brandon Carlo

Pair 1. LD Mason Lohrei - RD Andrew Peeke

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Goalies:

Starter - Joonas Korpisalo

Backup - Jeremy Swayman

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Power Play:

First Unit - Elias Lindholm, Pavel Zacha, Brad Marchand, David Pastrnak, Charlie McAvoy

Second Unit - Justin Brazeau, Charlie Coyle, Oliver Wahlstrom, Morgan Geekie, Mason Lohrei

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Penalty Kill:

First Unit - Elias Lindholm, Pavel Zacha, Nikita Zadorov, Brandon Carlo

Second Unit - Charlie Coyle, John Beecher, Andrew Peeke, Charlie McAvoy

Odds for Bruins vs. Islanders and Boston's upcoming schedule

Boston opens up as a very slight favorite over New York for tonight's matchup at TD Garden.

On the FanDuel Sportsbook, the Bruins are a -115 favorite, while the Islanders sit at -105. Should these betting lines remain until puck-drop, a $115 wager on the B's could win you $100. While a $104 bet on the Islanders could win $100.

Tonight's game is the second of a back-to-back for the Boston Bruins. They'll stay at home to prepare for their next game on Tuesday against the Edmonton Oilers. Boston will then travel to the Sunshine State to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, followed by the Florida Panthers on Saturday.