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Bruins defenseman sidelined with injury that’s been ‘going on for a while’
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The Bruins will be without Mason Lohrei for the time being.
Marco Sturm revealed Sunday that the defenseman will not play against the Columbus Blue Jackets due to an upper-body injury.
Lohrei logged just 11:47 of ice time in Boston’s 6-3 win over the Wild on Saturday, but Sturm said the injury did not occur against Minnesota .
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“It’s been going on for a while,” Sturm said . “Just got worse.”
It’s unclear how much time Lohrei will miss, but Sturm doesn’t believe it will be long-term.
Henri Jokiharju will slot in for Lohrei against Columbus.
Lohrei has seven goals and 18 assists in 68 games this season for the Bruins .
Boston plays its second game of a back-to-back Sunday as it continues to fight a spot in the playoffs. Going into Sunday’s game, the Bruins have 90 points and hold onto the first Wild Card spot.
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