Tanner Jeannot is also working his way back from injury and was a full participant in practice. The forward was back on the fourth line with Sean Kuraly and Mark Kastelic.
“[Jokiharju] and [Jeannot] both look pretty good and pretty close,” Sturm said. “We are going to decide tomorrow, sleep [on it]. Both are very important pieces to our team, especially with Hampus. He’s been hurt. That will be a nice addition to our game.”
Hampus Lindholm did not skate with the team in Seattle. The 31-year-old defenseman posted three points (one goal, two assists) in the last two games, and a total of 14 points (three goals, 11 assists) through 34 games this season.
“It is not going to be a day-to-day thing. Hopefully not too long, but he’s definitely going to be out for a little bit,” Sturm said. “We have to do more testing when we’re back in Boston, so we can go from there.”
The Bruins have embraced the next-man-up mentality throughout the year and are ready to battle for a victory against the Kraken in Tuesday’s 10 p.m. ET contest.
“I think just play the same way – simple, hard, follow the system. Get everybody on the same page, I think that’s the key tomorrow,” Jokiharju said. “Try to not take that many penalties. I think we will be good to go. But definitely just keep the foot on the gas and end this road trip on a high note.”
