The Boston Bruins got Casey Mittelstadt back from injury on Friday.
Mittelstadt had been out of the lineup since Nov. 6, as he had dealt with a lower-body injury. His return to the lineup came at a great time as the Bruins were without David Pastrnak, Pavel Zacha, and Matěj Blümel due to injuries.
In Mittelstadt’s return to the lineup, he had 17:14 of ice time and also scored in his return. The forward said he felt good and was glad he was able to contribute to the Bruins, but he was disappointed with the result.
“Of course, you want to win, but it definitely felt good to be back,” Mittelstadt said, as seen on NESN’s postgame show. You miss it when you’re gone, for sure.
“Sometimes you forget – it is hard to watch your teammates play and not be able to help. Would’ve liked a better result, but get ready to go tomorrow.”
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Mittelstadt broke the Rangers’ shutout just over four minutes into the third period, as he scored his fifth goal of the season.
The Bruins did get within two goals not even midway through the third, but New York scored two unanswered to get the lopsided win.
Boston will return to the ice on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET against the Detroit Red Wings at home. The Bruins are 14-12-0 and are now outside of a playoff spot.
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