The Boston Bruins are turning to youngster Ryan Donato in Game 4 versus the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday night, as the 22-year-old will be back in the lineup, head coach Bruce Cassidy announced.
It's still unclear where Donato will slot in, as Brad Marchand and Jake DeBrusk have been labeled game-time decisions, though Cassidy believes they'll be playing.
Donato hasn't played since Game 2 of the opening-round series versus the Toronto Maple Leafs. But following a listless Game 3 loss to the Lightning in their second-round showdown, Cassidy felt the need to shake things up.
Related: Lightning's depth has flipped the script in taking series lead over Bruins
Donato didn't make much of an impact in the first playoff game in his career, but in 12 games to close out the regular season, he managed nine points.
Game 4 is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET in Boston on Friday.
Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.