Karson Kuhlman has spent his first full season in the Boston Bruins organization bouncing between the NHL and AHL. He appeared in just his fifth game for the Bruins this season in their Thursday night win over the Florida Panthers.
Kuhlman skated on the second line along with Peter Cehlarik in the place of injured wingers Jake DeBrusk and Marcus Johansson. But on Friday, Kuhlman was once again sent back to the Providence Bruins, according to the Bruins' official Twitter.
In his most recent stint with the team, Kuhlman logged only 12:14 of ice time and won his lone faceoff. On the season, he has tallied two points.
Kuhlman being sent down to the minors should be a good sign for DeBrusk. DeBrusk was out on Thursday, but he has been classified as day-to-day and may have a chance to play on Saturday against the Ottawa Senators. The demotion of Kuhlman could open the door for him to return to the lineup.
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