Bruins fans will see some very familiar faces on the ice at TD Garden on Sunday night.
Boston announced its roster for its preseason game against the New York Rangers less than five hours before puck drop between the Original Six franchises. Five players who played in black and gold last season – Johnny Beecher, Patrick Brown, Mason Lohrei, Andrew Peeke, Parker Wotherspoon – are scheduled to play in the exhibition game.
Other notable players on the Bruins’ roster for Sunday’s game include Mark Kastelic and Vinni Lettieri, two veteran forwards acquired in the offseason. Brandon Bussi and Michael DiPietro were the two goalies on the roster.
Here is Boston’s full roster for the game against New York, according to a press release from the team:
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Forward: Johnny Beecher, Patrick Brown, Riley Duran, John Farinacci, Mark Kastelic, Cole Koepke, Trevor Kuntar, Vinni Lettieri, Fabian Lysell, Georgii Merkulov, Jaxon Nelson, Riley Tufte
defender: Frederic Brunet, Mason Lohrei, Jordan Oesterle, Andrew Peeke, Billy Sweezey, Parker Wotherspoon
goalkeeper: Brandon Bussi, Michael DiPietro
On Sunday, the Bruins will play their first of seven preseason games before opening their regular season on October 8 in Florida against the reigning Stanley Cup champions Panthers.
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