Foligno (lower body) was activated from long-term injured reserve Monday, according to the NHL media site.
This paves the way for Foligno, who last played Feb. 28 against Calgary, to return to the lineup in Game 1 versus Florida on Monday. The 35-year-old forward picked up 26 points, 147 hits and 45 PIM in 60 appearances during the 2022-23 campaign. Foligno is projected to play on the fourth line and see power-play time on the second unit.
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Bruins' Nick Foligno: Could return Monday
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Foligno (lower body) is considered a "strong possibility" to play in Monday's Game 1 matchup with Florida according to coach Jim Montgomery, Conor Ryan of Boston.com reports.
Foligno has been practicing in a fourth-line role in addition to linking up with the No. 2 power-play unit, so his return to action does appear to be imminent. If the veteran returns to the lineup for Game 1, it will likely come at the expense of both A.J. Greer and Jakub Lauko, though the team is reportedly dealing with some illness that could shuffle up the lines.
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Bruins' Nick Foligno: Placed on long-term injured reserve
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Foligno (lower body) was placed on long-term injured reserve Saturday.
The move will be retroactive to Feb. 28, allowing Foligno to return at any time. Foligno is hopeful that he can return during the first round of the playoffs. He had 10 goals and 26 points in 60 games before his injury.
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Bruins' Nick Foligno: Possible return for playoffs
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Coach Jim Montgomery said Friday that he hopes that Foligno (lower body) will be ready to return for the playoffs, Ty Anderson of NBCS Boston reports.
Montgomery said that Foligno suffered a significant injury in Calgary on Feb. 28. The veteran winger has 10 goals and 26 points with 147 hits in 60 games this season.
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Bruins' Nick Foligno: Placed on injured reserve
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Foligno (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.
Foligno suffered the injury Tuesday in Calgary. The 35-year-old has 10 goals and 16 assists with 147 hits in 60 games this season.
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Bruins' Nick Foligno: Probably out Thursday
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Foligno (lower body) is not expected to play Thursday versus the Sabres, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.
Foligno sustained the lower-body injury on a hit in Tuesday's contest versus the Flames. It's expected the Bruins will call up a forward from AHL Providence to fill Foligno's place in the lineup.
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Bruins' Nick Foligno: Sustains lower-body injury
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Foligno is unlikely to return to Tuesday's game versus the Flames after suffering a lower-body injury.
Foligno needed some assistance to get to the bench following a heavy hit from Nikita Zadorov in the second period. The 35-year-old Foligno is a tough customer, so it's likely something noticeable for him to sit out even a period. More information on his status should be available prior to Thursday's game versus the Sabres.
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Bruins' Nick Foligno: Nets goal vs. Edmonton
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Foligno scored a goal in Boston's 3-2 victory over Edmonton on Monday.
Foligno found the back of the net at 15:06 of the first period to put Boston up 2-1. It was his 10th goal and 26th point in 59 contests in 2022-23. Foligno was held off the scoresheet in his previous three games, but before that he had a stretch of two goals and five points over four contests from Feb. 11-18.
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Bruins' Nick Foligno: Two helpers in victory
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Foligno posted two assists and was a plus-2 rating in the Bruins' 5-0 win over the Predators on Thursday.
The third star of the game, Foligno helped chip in offensively with primary assists on Derek Forbort's goal in the second period and Trent Frederic's goal in the third period. This performance gives Foligno points in two of his last three games after only posting four points in 14 games in January. The former Blue Jacket should continue to see ice time in a bottom-six role as well as on the top power-play unit.
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Bruins' Nick Foligno: First goal in six games
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Foligno scored a goal in a 2-1 loss to Washington on Saturday.
It was a nice snipe from the right post off a no-look pass from behind the net late in the second period. It was Foligno's first goal and point in six games.
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Bruins' Nick Foligno: Scores in Boston win
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Foligno recorded a goal and three hits in Sunday's 4-0 win over San Jose.
Foligno extended the Bruins' lead to 3-0 in the second period, deflecting a Hampus Lindholm shot past James Reimer. It was Foligno's first goal in 13 games and just his fourth point since Dec. 23. The 35-year-old forward is up to 20 points (seven goals, 13 assists) through 46 games this season.
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Bruins' Nick Foligno: Assists in back-to-back games
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Foligno notched an assist, two shots on goal and four PIM in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Sharks.
Foligno set up Craig Smith's first-period tally that gave the Bruins a 2-0 lead. With helpers in consecutive contests, Foligno is finding his touch on offense during the Bruins' road trip. The 35-year-old forward is up to six goals, 12 helpers, 45 shots on net, 30 PIM, 92 hits and a plus-10 rating through 39 games. He remains firmly in a third-line role.
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Bruins' Nick Foligno: Garners helper in win
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Foligno posted an assist and five hits in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Kings.
Foligno went five games without a point after his two-point outing versus the Jets on Dec. 22. He made a slick pass to set up Trent Frederic's second goal in a span of 34 seconds in the third period. The 35-year-old Foligno has six goals, 11 helpers, 43 shots on net, 91 hits, 26 PIM and a plus-10 rating through 38 contests this season, mainly in a third-line role.
Foligno scored the game-winning goal and registered an assist in Thursday's 3-2 victory over Winnipeg.
Foligno brought his five-game scoring drought to an end. He has six goals and 16 points in 32 contests this season. The 35-year-old entered the game averaging just 12:02 of ice time, but that does include 1:23 with the man advantage.
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Bruins' Nick Foligno: Cashes in on power play
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Foligno scored a power-play goal on four shots and added two PIM in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Coyotes.
Foligno tied the game at 3-3 at 14:31 of the third period, but the Bruins couldn't keep it that way long enough to get to overtime. The tally snapped his six-game goal drought, and it was his first point in four December outings. The 35-year-old winger has been a solid depth scorer this year with 14 points (five on the power play), 34 shots, 56 hits, 24 PIM and a plus-7 rating through 26 contests.
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Bruins' Nick Foligno: Takes puck to mouth, scores
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Foligno overcame a morning-stake incident to score a goal during Monday's 5-3 win over the host Lightning.
Foligno didn't let a bad morning interfere with his night job. The 35-year-old left winger took an errant puck to his mouth during Monday's morning skate, but there was little question Foligno would dress for the highly anticipated matchup. Following up on Pavel Zacha's second-period shot, Foligno poked in a power-play marker after Victor Hedman's clearing attempt. The goal was Foligno's first in 13 appearances and sparked the Bruins' commanding three-goal second period. Foligno, who delivered a team-high five hits Monday, has registered at least one point in three straight outings.
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Bruins' Nick Foligno: Two helpers in Thursday's win
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Foligno notched two assists in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Rangers.
The veteran winger added three hits, a blocked shot and a plus-2 rating to his ledger as he continues to carve out a consistent role with the Bruins. Foligno is up to three goals and seven points through 11 games -- a huge turnaround from 2021-22, when he managed only two goals and 13 points in 64 contests.
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Bruins' Nick Foligno: Remains in Beantown
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Foligno is still practicing with the Bruins on Tuesday after clearing waivers, Matt Porter of The Boston Globe reports.
Since Foligno successfully passed through waivers unclaimed, the Bruins can send him down to the minors at any time, though they haven't opted to do so yet. The winger's presence with the big club could depend on the availability of Taylor Hall (upper body) for Wednesday's clash with the Capitals.
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Bruins' Nick Foligno: Cut Sunday
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Foligno was waived by the Bruins on Sunday, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.
Foligno struggled in his first year with Boston, logging just 13 points (two goals, 11 assists) in 64 games with 164 hits. If he clears waivers, which seems likely with his $3.8 million cap hit, the 34-year-old veteran should begin the year in AHL Providence.
