Carlo scored a goal on three shots, blocked two shots, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Maple Leafs in Game 1.
Carlo sat out the Bruins' regular-season finale amid a 16-game point drought. Whether it was an injury or just a mental reset, he was solid in Saturday's playoff opener -- his second-period tally was the game-winning goal. Carlo had 14 points, 140 hits and 140 blocked shots over 76 regular-season outings, in line with his production from previous years. He's mostly on the ice for his defense, so any offense from the 27-year-old defenseman is a bonus.
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Bruins' Brandon Carlo: Ready to rock
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Carlo (undisclosed) is projected to play Saturday in Game 1 versus Toronto, per Eric Russo of the Bruins' official site.
As expected, Carlo will be good to go after sitting out Boston's regular-season finale. He compiled four goals, 14 points, 79 shots on net, 140 blocked shots and 140 hits in 76 appearances during the 2023-24 campaign.
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Bruins' Brandon Carlo: Unavailable Tuesday
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Carlo (undisclosed) won't play in Tuesday's regular-season finale against Ottawa, Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe reports.
Carlo is expected to be back in the lineup for Boston's playoff opener after being injured in Monday's 2-0 loss to Washington. He will conclude the regular season with four goals, 14 points, 79 shots on net, 140 blocked shots and 140 hits in 76 appearances. Matt Grzelcyk is slated to replace Carlo versus the Senators.
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Bruins' Brandon Carlo: Returning Saturday
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Carlo (upper body) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return Saturday against the Canadiens, Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald reports.
Carlo had missed Boston's last five games after suffering an injury Jan. 8 against Colorado. The 27-year-old blueliner had two goals and 10 points while averaging 20:17 of ice time across 39 games. Carlo should return to the Bruins' second pairing.
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Bruins' Brandon Carlo: Remains out Thursday
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Carlo (upper body) will miss Thursday's contest versus Colorado, per Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic.
Carlo was a game-time decision, though, so he's probably nearing his return. Perhaps he'll draw into the lineup Saturday against Montreal. Carlo, who last played Jan. 8, has two goals, 10 points, 51 hits and 71 blocks in 39 contests this season.
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Bruins' Brandon Carlo: On injured reserve
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Carlo (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per the NHL media site.
Carlo was injured Monday in Colorado and missed Tuesday's tilt in Arizona. The defenseman has two goals, eight assists, 51 hits and 71 blocked shots in 39 games this season. Mason Lohrei replaced Carlo in the Bruins lineup Tuesday and has been partnered with Charlie McAvoy on the first pairing.
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Bruins' Brandon Carlo: Sitting Tuesday
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Carlo (upper body) won't be in the lineup Tuesday versus Arizona, according to Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic.
Carlo will miss at least one game after getting injured in Monday's 4-3 shootout loss to Colorado. He has two goals, 10 points, 46 shots on net, 71 blocked shots and 51 hits over 39 contests this campaign. Carlo will be replaced in the lineup Tuesday by Mason Lohrei.
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Bruins' Brandon Carlo: Exits Monday's game
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Carlo (upper body) will not return to Monday's contest against Colorado.
Carlos recorded one assist and two blocked shots in 11:50 of ice time before leaving the game. The 27-year-old is up to 10 points through 39 appearances this season. Boston will be back in action quickly, taking on the Coyotes on Tuesday. If Carlo can't play, Mason Lohrei would likely get back into the lineup.
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Bruins' Brandon Carlo: Pots second goal
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Carlo scored his second goal of the season in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Jets.
He spoiled Connor Hellebuyck's shutout bid with a little over five minutes left in the third period. Carlo's shot from the blue line drifted through traffic and seemed to handcuff the Jets netminder. The stay-at-home defender added three blocked shots, two hits and two shots on goal to his ledger. Carlo has 61 blocks, 38 hits and seven points over 31 games this campaign.
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Bruins' Brandon Carlo: Two shots in win
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Carlo recorded two shots and four blocked shots in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Sharks
In the past nine games, Carlo has recorded a combined total of 26 hits and blocked shots. He's also recorded two points (one goal and one assist) and 11 shots in this span. The 27-year-old has averaged 19:37 of ice time over the last 11 contests and should continue to play on the second defensive pairing with Matt Grzelcyk.
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Bruins' Brandon Carlo: Three-shot night in win
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Carlo registered three shots on goal in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Islanders.
The 26-year-old defenseman has totaled eight shots along with an assist in his last four games. Carlo hasn't recorded a goal yet this year but has produced in other ways. He's averaged 22:17 of ice time and has played well defensively in that span, recording 12 blocked shots and three hits.
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Bruins' Brandon Carlo: Manages assist Thursday
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Carlo recorded an assist, two shots on goal and three blocked shots in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Sharks.
Carlo has a helper in two of the first three contests this season. He set up a David Pastrnak tally in the second period of Thursday's win. Carlo has added six blocked shots and three shots on net while holding down a second-pairing role. His mostly defensive usage doesn't lend him much fantasy relevance, but Carlo can be a strong contributor for hits and blocks.
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Bruins' Brandon Carlo: Bags apple against Cats
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Carlo notched one assist and six blocked shots in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Panthers in Game 4.
Carlo brought a seven-game pointless streak to a close with his helper Sunday but is still mired in a 26-game goal drought dating back to Feb. 23 versus Seattle. While Carlo should continue to rack up defensive stats like blocks and hits, his limited offensive production will likely prevent him from being more than a low-end fantasy target.
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Bruins' Brandon Carlo: Ready to return Thursday
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Carlo (undisclosed) will draw back into the lineup for Thursday's game against Winnipeg, according to Matt Porter of The Boston Globe.
Carlo didn't play Tuesday due to the injury. He has three goals and 14 points in 60 contests this season. Carlo is projected to skate on a pairing with Hampus Lindholm in his return.
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Bruins' Brandon Carlo: Not playing Tuesday
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Carlo (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday against Chicago, Kevin Paul Dupont of The Boston Globe reports.
Carlo is a bit banged up following Sunday's game against Detroit. It is expected that he will be ready to return to action Thursday versus Winnipeg. Hampus Lindholm (foot) is slated to replace Carlo in the lineup Tuesday versus the Blackhawks.
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Bruins' Brandon Carlo: Scores in Thursday's win
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Carlo scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Kraken.
Two of Carlo's three goals this season have come in February, and he's also added an assist through seven games this month. The defenseman tied the game at 5-5 late in the third period. He's up to 11 points, 67 shots on net, 95 hits, 87 blocked shots and a plus-24 rating through 53 outings. With the Bruins' trade for Dmitry Orlov on Thursday, Carlo could ultimately be bumped down to the third pairing, though he's not productive enough to be a factor in most fantasy formats anyway.
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Bruins' Brandon Carlo: Playing Sunday
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Carlo (lower body) will be in the lineup when the Bruins host the Sharks on Sunday, per Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub.
Carlo will return to the Bruins' blue line Sunday after leaving Thursday's contest against the Rangers with a lower-body injury. The 26-year-old defenseman has a goal and seven assists in 41 games this year. He'll play alongside Hampus Lindholm on Boston's second pairing.
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Bruins' Brandon Carlo: Practicing Saturday
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Carlo (lower body) practiced in full with the Bruins on Saturday, per Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald.
Carlo left Thursday's contest against the Rangers after blocking a shot in the second period, but it appears he'll be ready to return Sunday when the Bruins host the Sharks. The 26-year-old blueliner has a goal, seven assists and a plus-23 rating in 41 games this season.
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Bruins' Brandon Carlo: Doubtful to finish game
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Carlo (lower body) is unlikely to return to Thursday's game versus the Rangers.
Carlo blocked a shot early in the second period and didn't return after it. If the defenseman misses any time, Jakub Zboril could fill in with a bottom-four role. The Bruins' next game is at home Sunday versus the Sharks.
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Bruins' Brandon Carlo: Lends helper in win
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Carlo provided an assist and blocked two shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Kings.
Carlo snapped a six-game point drought when he set up Trent Frederic on a go-ahead goal in the third period. There's not a lot of offense in Carlo's playing style -- he's been limited to seven points through 34 contests, putting him right in line with his usual level of production. He's added 46 shots on net, 68 hits, 55 blocked shots, 16 PIM and a plus-19 rating through 34 appearances.
