BRANDON CARLO NEWS

Returning to action Thursday Carlo (illness) will be available for Thursday's home game against the Jets, Joe Haggerty of Boston Sports Journal reports.

Impact Carlo missed Tuesday's matchup against Buffalo due to an illness, but he'll be back in action following a one-game absence. Over his last four appearances, he's logged two assists, three hits and two blocked shots while averaging 18:57 of ice time.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Tuesday Carlo (illness) won't play against Buffalo on Tuesday, per Kevin Paul Dupont of The Boston Globe.

Impact Carlo was absent from Tuesday's morning skate and will miss at least one game. He has accounted for one goal, six assists, 52 shots on net, 103 blocked shots and 52 hits through 51 appearances this season. Jordan Oesterle will replace Carlo in Tuesday's lineup.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Carlo a question mark for Bruins against Sabres The living has not been easy for the Bruins on the road. They need to change on Tuesday in Buffalo.

JANUARY 28 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Game-time call Carlo (illness) will be a game-time decision against Buffalo on Tuesday, according to Heather Engel of NHL.com.

Impact Carlo was absent from Boston's morning skate. He has produced one goal, six assists, 52 shots on net, 103 blocked shots and 52 hits through 51 appearances this season. If Carlo can't play, Jordan Oesterle will presumably suit up against the Sabres.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Carlo, Nikita Zadorov standing tall on Bruins' blue line - The Boston Globe The defensemen have been counted on a lot this season, with Hampus Lindholm and Charlie McAvoy both sidelined.

JANUARY 25 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Picks up assist in win Carlo logged an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 2-0 win over the Senators.

Impact Carlo has two helpers over his last three outings. The 28-year-old typically doesn't add consistent offense, so it's unlikely this recent uptick will last in the long run. The blueliner has seven points, 52 shots on net, 102 blocked shots, 52 hits and 18 PIM over 50 appearances, putting him on track for his lowest-scoring full-length season since 2018-19.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Gathers helper Monday Carlo logged an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Monday's 6-3 win over the Sharks.

Impact Carlo ended a nine-game point drought with the helper. The 28-year-old defenseman continues to fill a shutdown role in Boston's top four. He has six points, 48 shots on net, 51 hits, 101 blocked shots and 18 PIM through 48 appearances. His limited offense will keep him off most fantasy rosters.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Notches assist in win Carlo produced an assist, three shots on goal and four blocked shots in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Carlo played a team-high 21:17, likely a product of the Bruins having a comfortable lead to protect. The helper was his second in five games, a span in which he's gone plus-4 with nine blocks. Overall, Carlo has generated just five points to go with 37 shots on net, 88 blocks, 47 hits and an even plus-minus rating over 38 appearances in a top-four role.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Snaps slump with helper Carlo posted an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Oilers.

Impact The helper snapped a 29-game slump for Carlo. The 28-year-old defenseman hasn't lost playing time due to his lack of offense -- his value comes primarily from physical and defensive play. Carlo has four points, 31 shots on net, 81 blocked shots, 46 hits, 12 PIM and a minus-2 rating through 34 outings overall, playing mostly on the second pairing.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Scheifele scores twice to lift the Jets over the Bruins 8-1

Mark Scheifele scored two goals and added an assist to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a convincing 8-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • Associated Press

Lacking offense Carlo was held off the scoresheet for the 18th straight game Saturday in a 2-1 win over the Red Wings.

Impact Carlo opened the season with three points in four outings, but his offense has quickly dried up. The defenseman has added 20 shots on net, 28 hits, 57 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating over 22 appearances. He's a steady defender, but his fantasy value is limited to formats that heavily reward non-scoring production.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NHL Fans Ripped Jamie Benn for Dirty Hit From Behind on Bruins' Brandon Carlo Boston’s defenseman has six documented concussions in his career.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Bends twine Monday Carlo scored a goal on two shots in a 4-3 defeat to the Panthers on Monday.

Impact Carlo only scored four times in 76 regular-season contests last year but has already found the back of the net just four games into the campaign. Still, the 27-year-old blueliner has never reached the 20-point mark in his nine-year NHL career, so fantasy players may want to temper expectations that this strong start to 2024-25 will continue.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two helpers in win Carlo had two assists and one hit in Thursday's 6-4 win over Montreal.

Impact Carlo picked up secondary assists on Boston's final two goals. Multi-point games are infrequent for Carlo, who last accomplished the feat in December of 2022.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NHL training camps open with Swayman's status with the Bruins among the many questions

Training camps open around the NHL this week with plenty of questions to answer before the puck drops on the regular season next month

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • Associated Press

Locker Room Raw: Brandon Carlo | Boston Bruins Carlo speaks to media for End of Season Availability

MAY 19, 2024 • NHL.COM

Third goal of postseason Carlo scored a goal in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Panthers in Game 4.

Impact Carlo put the Bruins up by two in the first period with an unassisted goal. He threw a fluttering shot from the point that beat Florida's Sergei Bobrovsky over his right pad, but that was the end of Boston's offense for the night. In addition to scoring a goal, Carlo had two shots on net, one blocked shot, two hits and a plus-1 rating in 19:11 of ice time. So far this postseason, Carlo has three goals and an assist to go along with a plus-4 rating in 11 outings.

MAY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Oh baby, what a whirlwind 24 hours it was for the Bruins' Brandon Carlo - The Boston Globe After being present for the birth of his son, he rushed to Florida where he was embraced by his hockey family — and he capped it all with a...

MAY 7, 2024 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Bruins Brandon Carlo Scores Playoff Goal On Same Day His Son Was Born Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo welcomed a son early Monday morning and scored a goal against the Florida Panthers on Monday night.

MAY 7, 2024 • OUTKICK.COM

Locker Room Raw: Brandon Carlo | Boston Bruins Carlo talks after Game 1 win @ FLA

MAY 7, 2024 • NHL.COM

Bruins' Brandon Carlo Scores Huge Playoff Goal Just Hours After Wife Gives Birth The Boston defenseman played a key role in the Bruins' Game 1 win just hours after his son was born.

MAY 7, 2024 • SI.COM

A baby boy, a flight to Florida and a Game 1 goal: Inside an unforgettable 24 hours for Brandon Carlo It was a wild 24 hours for Brandon Carlo, who was in Boston for the birth of his son, flew to Florida and scored a goal against the Panthers...

MAY 7, 2024 • BOSTON.COM

Tallies in win Carlo scored a goal on two shots, added six hits, blocked three shots and went plus-3 in Monday's 5-1 win over the Panthers in Game 1.

Impact Carlo's day began with the birth of his son, leaving the defenseman questionable for the contest. He was able to fly to Florida and play, and he was strong in all zones, which included him scoring the back-breaking goal late in the second period to put Boston ahead 3-1. The 27-year-old blueliner has three points, 13 shots on net, 22 hits, 19 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating through eight playoff contests, as well as a fun story to tell his son when he grows up.

MAY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Swayman stops 38 shots, Bruins roll past Panthers 5-1 for 1-0 series lead

Jeremy Swayman stopped 38 shots, Brandon Carlo scored a goal just a few hours after his wife gave birth to their son and the Boston Bruins topped the Florida Panthers 5-1 in Game 1...

MAY 7, 2024 • Associated Press