Bruins' Pavel Zacha out with upper-body injury for Kings matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 12:06 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Pavel Zacha will not play for the Boston Bruins against the Los Angeles Kings on October 18 due to an upper-body injury, as confirmed by coach Marco Sturm. Zacha, who missed the last portion of the previous game against the Anaheim Ducks, has been ruled day-to-day. In his absence, Sean Kuraly will take his place on the fourth line, while Matt Poitras will move up to center the second line and Fraser Minten will assume first-line duties. The Bruins are currently on a four-game road trip, with upcoming games against the Kings and Dallas Stars.
- •Zacha missed the last shift in the game against Anaheim.
- •He has five points in eight games this season.
- •Sean Kuraly will replace Zacha in the lineup.
- •Bruins are on a four-game road trip.
- •Next game is against the Dallas Stars.
- 12:06 AMYahoo Sports — Bruins’ Pavel Zacha Sidelined With Upper-Body Injury
"The Boston Bruins will be without their top center on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Kings. Ahead of the […]
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