According to interim coach Joe Sacco, the physical forward is out with an illness. Frederic’s absence leaves the Bruins without one of their most physical players. He has seven goals and seven assists in 47 games. The Bruins are now missing, Charlie McAvoy, Hampus Lindholm, Cole Koepke and Frederic.

Thus, a win against the rebuilding Sharks is crucial. The Bruins are expected to make some changes to their lines for this matchup against the Sharks. Matt Poitras will move up to the second-line center spot,

The Boston Bruins suffered an ugly loss to the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. After having a 5-3 lead in the final minutes of the third, the Bruins blew it and lost in the shootout. View the original article to see embedded media.