Max Talbot is back in the NHL.
The veteran forward was recalled by the Boston Bruins from the AHL’s Providence Bruins on Wednesday morning and was on the ice for the team’s practice at TD Garden.
His call-up comes less than 24 hours after Chris Kelly broke his left femur in the first period of Tuesday night’s 5-3 loss to the Dallas Stars.
Talbot does not bring as much two-way skill as Kelly, but he does give Julien another option for the bottom-six and the penalty kill. Kelly has been an important part of the penalty kill since the B’s acquired him via trade in 2011.
Talbot has played only two games for the Bruins this season. He’s scoreless with zero shots on goal.
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