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Bruins' defenseman Brandon Carlo's day: Wife gives birth in morning, he scores goal in evening

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MAY 7, 2024 • Associated Press

Good to go Monday Carlo (personal) is in Monday's lineup for Game 1 against Florida, Amalie Benjamin of NHL.com reports.

Impact Carlo tallied a goal and an assist with 16 hits and 16 blocked shots in the first round against Toronto. However, he failed to score a point in his final 16 games during the regular season. He'll skate in his usual top-four role Monday.

MAY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Carlo (personal) will be a game-time decision for Game 1 versus Florida on Monday.

Impact Head coach Jim Montgomery is "very hopeful" that Carlo will be able to join the team ahead of Monday's second-round opener. The 27-year-old blueliner was with his wife, Mayson, to welcome their baby boy, Crew, into the world Monday morning. Carlo has one goal, one assist, 11 shots on net, 16 blocked shots and 16 hits in seven outings this postseason. If Carlo is unavailable to play in Monday's contest, Derek Forbort could be in the lineup for the first time since March 2 after recovering from an undisclosed injury.

MAY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Draws assist in Game 7 win Carlo notched an assist, three hits and three blocked shots in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over the Maple Leafs in Game 7.

Impact Carlo was credited with the secondary helper on David Pastrnak's game-winning goal at 1:54 of overtime. The 27-year-old Carlo had a goal, an assist, 11 shots on net, 16 hits, 16 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over seven appearances in the first round. He's not known for his offense, but Carlo's spot in the lineup as a shutdown defenseman is secure.

MAY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo ready to go after missing OT in Game 5 - The Boston Globe Carlo is a big part of the defense corps, playing more than 21 minutes per game.

MAY 3, 2024 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Available for Thursday Carlo (undisclosed) will be available for Game 6 against Toronto on Thursday, per Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe.

Impact Carlo has a goal, a plus-2 rating, four PIM, nine hits and 11 blocks in five playoff contests this year. He missed the overtime period in Boston's 2-1 loss to Toronto in Game 5 on Tuesday and wasn't on the ice for Wednesday's practice, but coach Jim Montgomery has nevertheless stated that the defenseman will be good to remain in the lineup versus the Leafs.

MAY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Missing from practice Carlo was not on the ice for practice Wednesday after having missed overtime against Toronto in Game 5 on Tuesday due to an undisclosed injury, Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe repor...

Impact Carlo still managed to log 21:39 of ice time in Game 5 while recording one shot, two blocks and two PIM. Even if Carlo does suit up against the Leafs on Thursday, he is unlikely to offer much in the way of offensive production considering he has managed just one point in his last 21 outings.

MAY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Locker Room Raw: Brandon Carlo | Boston Bruins Carlo talks after Bruins best Leafs in Game 4

APRIL 28, 2024 • NHL.COM

Locker Room Raw: Brandon Carlo | Boston Bruins Carlo talks to the media on an off day

APRIL 25, 2024 • NHL.COM

Tallies in Game 1 win Carlo scored a goal on three shots, blocked two shots, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Maple Leafs in Game 1.

Impact Carlo sat out the Bruins' regular-season finale amid a 16-game point drought. Whether it was an injury or just a mental reset, he was solid in Saturday's playoff opener -- his second-period tally was the game-winning goal. Carlo had 14 points, 140 hits and 140 blocked shots over 76 regular-season outings, in line with his production from previous years. He's mostly on the ice for his defense, so any offense from the 27-year-old defenseman is a bonus.

APRIL 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

APRIL 21, 2024 • NHL.COM

Ready to rock Carlo (undisclosed) is projected to play Saturday in Game 1 versus Toronto, per Eric Russo of the Bruins' official site.

Impact As expected, Carlo will be good to go after sitting out Boston's regular-season finale. He compiled four goals, 14 points, 79 shots on net, 140 blocked shots and 140 hits in 76 appearances during the 2023-24 campaign.

APRIL 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Locker Room Raw: Brandon Carlo | Boston Bruins Carlo talks with the media before Game 1 vs. TOR

APRIL 19, 2024 • NHL.COM

Unavailable Tuesday Carlo (undisclosed) won't play in Tuesday's regular-season finale against Ottawa, Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Carlo is expected to be back in the lineup for Boston's playoff opener after being injured in Monday's 2-0 loss to Washington. He will conclude the regular season with four goals, 14 points, 79 shots on net, 140 blocked shots and 140 hits in 76 appearances. Matt Grzelcyk is slated to replace Carlo versus the Senators.

APRIL 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Locker Room Raw: Brandon Carlo | Boston Bruins Carlo talks with the media before BOS vs. NYR

MARCH 21, 2024 • NHL.COM

Can the Bruins, who have bounced back well this season, do the same after Monday's lackluster effort against the Blues? - The Boston Globe Defenseman Brandon Carlo thinks the Bell Centre on Montreal is the perfect venue to erase the loss to St. Louis.

MARCH 12, 2024 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Locker Room Raw: Brandon Carlo | Boston Bruins Carlo talks on a practice day at TD Garden

MARCH 12, 2024 • NHL.COM

Playing alongside Brandon Carlo helps Mason Lohrei shore up his defensive game - The Boston Globe The Bruins rookie clearly has the requisite offensive skills but is showing improvement in the other end with Carlo.

MARCH 1, 2024 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Locker Room Raw: Brandon Carlo | Boston Bruins Carlo talks after morning skate at WIA

JANUARY 20, 2024 • NHL.COM

Returning Saturday Carlo (upper body) is expected to return Saturday against the Canadiens, Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Carlo had missed Boston's last five games after suffering an injury Jan. 8 against Colorado. The 27-year-old blueliner had two goals and 10 points while averaging 20:17 of ice time across 39 games. Carlo should return to the Bruins' second pairing.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Thursday Carlo (upper body) will miss Thursday's contest versus Colorado, per Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic.

Impact Carlo was a game-time decision, though, so he's probably nearing his return. Perhaps he'll draw into the lineup Saturday against Montreal. Carlo, who last played Jan. 8, has two goals, 10 points, 51 hits and 71 blocks in 39 contests this season.

JANUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Carlo (upper body) could return to the lineup Thursday, Joe Haggerty of Bruins' Substack reports.

Impact Carlo has missed the last four games, but could be an option if he manages to skate in the pregame warmup. Carlo has two goals, eight assists. 51 hits and 71 blocked shots in 39 games. Look for Mason Lohrei to come out of the lineup, if Carlo is healthy enough to play.

JANUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On injured reserve Carlo (upper body) has been placed on injured reserve, per the NHL media site.

Impact Carlo was injured Monday in Colorado and missed Tuesday's tilt in Arizona. The defenseman has two goals, eight assists, 51 hits and 71 blocked shots in 39 games this season. Mason Lohrei replaced him in the Bruins lineup Tuesday and is partnered with Charlie McAvoy on the first unit.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE