Jeffrey Viel is in the lineup for the first time since Saturday in Montreal. The 28-year-old forward is projected to be on the fourth line with Sean Kuraly and Mikey Eyssimont. Viel is looking for his first point as a Bruin; he had 37 points (13 goals, 24 assists) through 68 games in the AHL with Providence last year.

BOTTOM LINE: The Anaheim Ducks host the Boston Bruins after the Ducks knocked off the Utah Mammoth 3-2 in overtime. Anaheim has a 12-6-1 record overall and a 6-1-0 record on its home ice. The Ducks have a 5-1-1 record in games their opponents serve more penalty minutes.

Coach Marco Sturm told reporters in Anaheim that Charlie McAvoy underwent facial surgery and that there is no timeline for his return. He is recuperating at home in Boston. McAvoy was hit in the mouth with a slapshot in the second period of the Bruins’ 3-2 victory over the Canadiens in Montreal on Saturday.

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Coming off a dramatic comeback OT victory two nights ago, Anaheim looks to keep rolling vs. Boston (exclusively on Victory+)

The Boston Bruins are headed west. With the top spot in the Atlantic Division in hand, Boston will make a cross-country flight to begin a three-game California swing with Wednesday night's game against the Pacific Division-leading Anaheim Ducks.

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Charlie McAvoy has had facial surgery after taking a puck to the face. There is no timetable for the Bruins defensemen's return.

The Bruins will kick off a three-game California swing with Wednesday night’s game against the Pacific Division-leading Ducks.

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions, with us here at Last Word On Hockey. Wednesday night’s matchup between the Buffalo Sabres and the Calgary Flames is the first of the year between the clubs.