On paper, this is the sort of situation that should play into the Boston Bruins’ favor.
On one hand, the B’s get a key member back in the lineup, as Matt Beleskey returns after missing two games.
Meanwhile, the Arizona Coyotes are dealing with some significant injury headaches. Connor Murphy, Antoine Vermette and Martin Hanzal are all out with lower-body issues on Tuesday.
NESN flashed an interesting graphic moments ago: the Bruins are 0-3-1 in Boston while the Coyotes are 4-1-1 on the road.
If the B’s want to change that pattern, tonight would - theoretically - be a good time to do it.