Down three lineup regulars, the Bruins activated Casey Mittelstadt off the injured reserve (and without a full practice to his name) after the second-line forward was injured in a Nov. 6 contest against Ottawa. Boston also recalled Georgii Merkulov from AHL Providence for his first NHL game of the year.

The Bruins made several moves ahead of their Black Friday matinee against the New York Rangers. Boston added Casey Mittelstadt to the active roster, summoned Georgii Merkulov from Providence, placed Matej Blumel on long-term injured reserve and assigned Michael Callahan to Providence.

Here is everything you need to know about the NHL's Black Friday matchup, including TV and streaming options for the game between the Bruins and Rangers.

With David Pastrnak, Charlie McAvoy, and Pavel Zacha recuperating, the Bruins had trouble finding their footing early as the Rangers raced to a 4-0 lead.

On the other side, the Rangers have been a struggle to watch at times this year. While they have looked better at times compared to last season, they still have many glaring errors, making many people wonder if it will be another long offseason in the Big Apple.

Viktor Arvidsson and Charlie McAvoy also remain out while Matej Blumel, injured in the first period of the B’s 3-1 win on Long Island on Wednesday, was placed on long-term injured reserve. Michael Callahan was assigned to Providence. Joonas Korpisalo will make the start against the Blueshirts.