Georgii Merkulov, wearing No. 42, made his NHL debut with the Boston Bruins. He was called up to the team and expressed his mindset of playing every game like it's his last. Merkulov mentioned playing with James van Riemsdyk and the need for a strong two-way game. The Bruins were eager for his well-rounded 200-foot game. Linus Ullmark started in net, and Matt Grzelcyk returned from injury as the Bruins faced the Devils for their final Garden game of 2023. Merkulov's debut was highly anticipated, with betting odds on his first NHL goal.
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Georgii Merkulov makes his NHL debut. Linus Ullmark gets the nod in net. Matt Grzelcyk returns from injury. Bruins set for the final Garden game of 2023. Puck drop against the Devils coming shortly after the top of the hour. https://t.co/B0QOSM3Djz
Unless morning workout tells us otherwise, Merkulov to make NHL debut tonight, pivoting JVR/Heinen. #WingsOfMerkulov
With a well-rounded 200-foot game, Georgii Merkulov is ready to debut with Bruins https://t.co/exPIxn0Oqj via @BostonGlobe
Jim Montgomery and the #NHLBruins will be ecstatic if Georgii Merkulov can continue his hot streak of scoring at the NHL level, but they need a strong two-way game from the rookie, too. More at @BOSHockeyNow: https://t.co/DzvBbYuQxp
#NHLBruins Georgii Merkulov on playing with James van Riemsdyk: “I remember JVR when I was a kid. I was like six years old and he was already in the league. It’s cool to be with him on a line.” https://t.co/bQcFSHGW5j
Georgii Merkulov on his mindset after being called up to the Boston Bruins: “My dad told me to play every game like it’s my last game and to just enjoy it” Good advice 👍 https://t.co/K1zDqTUkzW
Georgii Merkulov wearing No. 42 at Boston Bruins practice this morning before another packed house https://t.co/X83n9CdYMy