Boston Bruins superstar David Pastrnak was given a five-minute major and a game misconduct for boarding New York Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren during the second period of Saturday's matchup.

Lindgren left the ice bleeding following the collision. The 25-year-old has appeared in 27 games this season and recorded two points while averaging 19:42 per contest.

Pastrnak entered Saturday's action tied for third in league scoring with 41 points.

The Bruins and Rangers provided a controversial incident in their most recent meeting on Nov. 25, when New York captain Jacob Trouba caught Boston forward Trent Frederic with a high stick to the head. Trouba was fined for the play, and the pair renewed hostilities Saturday with a fight in the second period.

Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The United States revealed its final roster for the 2024 world juniors on Saturday.

After defeating Sweden in the bronze-medal game last year, the U.S. kicks off this iteration of the tournament with a Group B contest against Norway on Dec. 26. The 2024 edition will be held in Gothenburg, Sweden.

The U.S. tapped 14 forwards, eight defensemen, and three goalies, most of whom currently compete in the NCAA. Boston College leads the way with seven players selected to head coach David Carle's team.

Here are the 25 players the United States selected:

Forwards

Michigan teammates Gavin Brindley and Rutger McGroarty are among the four forwards who played for the U.S. last year. St. Louis Blues first-round draft pick Jimmy Snuggerud also returns after registering five goals and a team-high eight helpers last tournament.

Defensemen

Ryan Chesley, Seamus Casey, and Lane Hutson represent the three rearguards who participated in the 2023 tournament.

Goalies

Detroit Red Wings second-round selection Trey Augustine returns between the pipes for the United States. He's joined by Sam Hillebrandt, one of the team's two draft-eligible players alongside defenseman Zeev Buium.

Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Timothy Liljegren will return for the team's matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday, he told The Hockey News' David Alter.

A high ankle sprain has kept Liljegren out of action since Nov. 2, when he collided with Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand in the first period of the outing. He was later placed on long-term injured reserve and missed 17 games.

Liljegren registered one assist and six shots on goal in 10 games this season before his injury.

The Leafs also called up forward Pontus Holmberg from the Toronto Marlies ahead of their tilt against the Penguins.

Saturday's encounter will also mark executive Kyle Dubas' return to Toronto for the first time since he was fired as general manager of the Leafs in May. The 38-year-old was named Pittsburgh's president of hockey operations in June and, in August, elected not to hire a new Penguins GM, opting to hold both roles simultaneously.

Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger exited Friday's game against the Ottawa Senators after sustaining a lower-body injury early in the first period.

Oettinger appeared to injure himself after the puck got stuck under his right skate when making a save on a Claude Giroux shot.

The netminder had allowed two goals on as many shots before stopping the shot.

Oettinger, 24, had an 11-7-2 record and a .904 save percentage in 20 appearances coming into Friday's action.

Scott Wedgewood, who relieved Oettinger against the Senators, has a .905 SV% in seven games this season.

Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.