Viktor Arvidsson Takes Big Step Towards Return From Injury For Bruins

The Boston Bruins are getting hit hard by the injury bug, but they just keep on finding ways to win. Thankfully, it seems like reinforcements are on the way, as the team received a positive injury update regarding forward Viktor Arvidsson on Monday morning.

Arvidsson hasn’t taken the ice for the Bruins since Nov. 15, as he suffered a lower-body injury that led to him being placed on injured reserve. Despite that move, the team believed that Arvidsson wouldn’t be out for very long.

Sure enough, Arvidsson has been closing in on a return to action recently. On Monday, he took the ice with the rest of his teammates for Boston’s latest practice, indicating that he could be on track to play against the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night.

One of the team’s top acquisitions over the offseason, Arvidsson had been enjoying a strong start to his first season with Boston before suffering this injury. In 20 games, Arvidsson has racked up six goals and four assists, with his goal tally being the third-highest figure on the team.

Getting Arvidsson back would be huge, especially as David Pastrnak currently deals with an undisclosed injury. The Bruins are looking for ways to support the red-hot Morgan Geekie, and Arvidsson should be able to help in that department once he’s cleared to play.

After just squeezing past the Red Wings on Saturday night, the B’s may need Arvidsson back in action if they want to take down Detroit again. Puck drop for this game is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday night, and all eyes will be on Arvidsson to see if he can suit up for this one.