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The Boston Bruins are set to host the Edmonton Oilers at TD Garden on Thursday night. Coach Marco Sturm emphasizes the challenge of containing Edmonton’s star players, McDavid and Draisaitl. The Bruins are riding high with a strong home record and recent win streak. Forward Tanner Jeannot is expected to play despite missing practice due to illness. Sean Kuraly highlighted the chemistry and growing success of his fourth line with Jeannot and Kastelic.

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Swayman Gets the Nod as Bruins Host Oilers in Anticipated Matchup

BOSTON, MA – The Boston Bruins (28-8-9) will look to extend their strong home record as they face the Edmonton Oilers (25-15-1) tonight at TD Garden. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET.

Coach Marco Sturm acknowledges the Oilers, who have been in the Finals recently, and their dangerous offensive threat led by Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. “We’ve just got to make sure we play them the right way, play them hard, don’t give them too much room. That is going to be the challenge tonight,” said Sturm.

Goaltender Jeremy Swayman has been confirmed as the starter in net for the Bruins.

The Bruins are coming off a 4-1 victory over the Utah Mammoth and have won five of their last six games. They currently boast the most home wins in the Eastern Conference with 12. “We feel comfortable at home…It gives us a little extra boost,” Sturm noted, highlighting the positive energy from the crowd.

Forward Tanner Jeannot, despite missing Wednesday’s practice due to illness, is expected to play. He’ll likely continue on the fourth line alongside Mark Kastelic and Sean Kuraly, a trio that has found recent success.

“It’s been awesome,” Kuraly said of playing with Jeannot and Kastelic. “We’re learning to work better and better. I’m looking forward to continuing to get better with two big, strong, skilled players.”

This game marks the first of two regular-season meetings between the Bruins and the Oilers this season.

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