Bruins lineup tonight: Boston’s projected lineup for game against the Tampa Bay Lightning | Jan. 14, 2025

The Boston Bruins will look to build momentum after a win over the Florida Panthers as they host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday. The win on Saturday snapped a six-game skid that stretched back to New Year's Eve, giving the Bruins some much-needed momentum heading into tonight's clash with the Lightning who are coming off a 5-2 win over the Penguins.

Heading into tonight's highly-anticipated divisional showdown, Boston is sitting in fourth place in the Atlantic Division, two points behind the third-placed Lightning. If Boston wins in regulation, they will overtake Tampa Bay for the third-place spot, while on the flip side, if the Lightning win, they'll hold on to the third spot.

Boston Bruins projected lines:

Forwards:

1. Morgan Geekie (LW) - Pavel Zacha (C) - David Pastrnak (RW)
2. Brad Marchand (LW) - Elias Lindholm (C) - Charlie Coyle (RW)
3. Oliver Wahlstrom (LW) - Trent Frederic (C) Vinni Lettieri (RW)
4. Cole Koepke (LW) - John Beecher (C) - Justin Brazeau (RW)

Defense:

1. Mason Lohrei - Charlie McAvoy
2. Parker Wotherspoon - Brandon Carlo
3. Nikita Zadorov - Andrew Peeke

Goalies:

• Jeremy Swayman
• Joonas Korpisalo

Powerplay:

1. Brad Marchand, Pavel Zacha, Elias Lindholm, David Pastrnak, Charlie McAvoy
2. Justin Brazeau, Morgan Geekie, Charlie Coyle, Mason Lohrei, Oliver Wahlstrom

Penalty Kill:

1. Elias Lindholm, Pavel Zacha, Nikita Zadorov, Brandon Carlo
2. Charlie Coyle, John Beecher, Andrew Peeke, Charlie McAvoy

Odds for Bruins vs Lightning

Heading into tonight's game between the Lightning and the Bruins, Tampa Bay is sitting as a slight betting favorite given the fact that Boston just snapped a losing streak.

FanDuel has Tampa Bay as a -142 moneyline favorite while on the flip side, Boston is a +118 underdog. Meanwhile, DraftKings also has Tampa Bay as a -142 moneyline favorite while Boston is a +120 underdog.

Following tonight's game, Boston will enjoy a few days off before hitting the road to play the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. From there, the team will head back home to host the Sharks on Monday. The Lightning meanwhile are set to face the Anaheim Ducks and Detroit Red Wings in their upcoming games.