Bruins Without Lindholm for Kraken Game Due to Injury

The Boston Bruins will enter the final game of their five-game road trip without key defenseman Hampus Lindholm, who has been sidelined by an unspecified injury with no immediate return in sight. The team practiced Monday in Seattle ahead of Tuesday's matchup against the Kraken, and coach Marco Sturm confirmed Lindholm's absence after the session.

Sturm described the injury as more serious than a short-term issue. "It's not going to be a day-to-day thing," he said. "Hopefully not too long, but he's definitely going to be out for a little bit. We have to do more testing when we're back in Boston, so we can go from there." Lindholm remained with the team in Seattle but did not participate in practice. The 31-year-old defenseman logged his usual 22:47 of ice time in Saturday's 3-2 overtime victory over the Vancouver Canucks, assisting on the game-winning goal and showing no visible signs of discomfort. It remains unclear when or how the injury occurred, though Sturm noted an initial evaluation took place Sunday.

Lindholm has been a steady presence on the blue line this season despite an uneven campaign. He has recorded three goals and 11 assists in 34 games, ranking second on the...