Bruins Host Sharks in Home Matchup

Pastrnak in lineup despite missing morning skate

Mar. 12, 2026 at 10:48pm

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The Boston Bruins look to continue their home winning streak as they host the San Jose Sharks at TD Garden. Despite missing the morning skate, star forward David Pastrnak will be in the lineup after welcoming his second daughter earlier in the day.

Why it matters

The Bruins are fighting to maintain their position in the playoff race, while the Sharks are looking to play spoiler as they sit outside the postseason picture. Pastrnak's presence in the lineup is a boost for the Bruins as they aim to secure another home victory.

The details

In a rare post-trade deadline move, the Bruins acquired forward Navrin Mutter from the Nashville Predators in exchange for Dalton Bancroft and Massimo Rizzo. Mutter has spent most of the season with the AHL's Milwaukee Admirals, recording one assist in 27 games. The 6-foot-3, 213-pound forward will not be eligible for the Bruins' playoff roster.

  • The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. on March 12, 2026.

The players

David Pastrnak

The Bruins' star forward, who welcomed his second daughter earlier in the day and will be in the lineup despite missing the morning skate.

Navrin Mutter

The forward acquired by the Bruins from the Nashville Predators in a post-trade deadline move. Mutter has spent most of the season in the AHL with the Milwaukee Admirals.

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What’s next

The Bruins will look to continue their home winning streak and solidify their playoff position, while the Sharks will aim to play spoiler and potentially impact the postseason picture.

The takeaway

The Bruins' ability to acquire Navrin Mutter after the trade deadline, despite the player not being eligible for the playoff roster, demonstrates the team's commitment to improving their roster and depth even as the regular season winds down.