Martin Necas and Jack Drury, who each moved from Carolina to Colorado are expected to be in the lineup for the Avalanche. They were helped logistics. Carolina was in Long Island to face the Islanders when the deal was made, making it logistically feasible to get them from New York to Boston in time for the game despite the early (1 p.m.) start.

BOSTON -- Martin Necas and Jack Drury each made his debut for the Colorado Avalanche in a 3-1 loss to the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on Saturday. The forwards were acquired Friday in a three-team trade also involving the Carolina Hurricanes and Chicago Blackhawks that sent Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall to the Hurricanes.

While speaking with reporters, Bruins head coach Joe Sacco confirmed that Justin Brazeau will be back in the lineup against the Avs. He will replace Patrick Brown, who was sent down to the AHL on Jan.