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Boston Bruins Defenseman Activated From IR

Originally posted on Inside The Rink | By Matt Barry | Last updated Jan 17, 2026 8:28 PM ET

The Boston Bruins have activated defenseman Hampus Lindholm from Injured Reserve ahead of their road game Saturday night against the Chicago Blackhawks. Lindholm has been out of the lineup since January 3 with an undisclosed injury, but had begun skating with the team the last few days.

The 6-foot-4, 220-pound blueliner has three goals and 11 assists in 34 games for Boston. Lindholm underwent knee surgery for a fracture in the offseason but was available opening night. Lindholm missed ten days in October as well. Despite his injury issues, the Swede has averaged over 22 minutes per game.

Lindholm will not play for Team Sweden in the upcoming Olympic Games. Boston has nine games remaining until the Olympic Break and is fighting for a Wild Card spot. Defenseman Billy Sweezey was sent to the Bruins’ AHL affiliate, the Providence Bruins, to make room for Lindholm.

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