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Bruins recall Joona Koppanen from Providence
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty ImagesThe Bruins made a depth roster move this morning, announcing that they've recalled forward Joona Koppanen from Providence.
Chris Wagner was returned to the AHL to make space for Koppanen.
Koppanen, a 24-year-old Finn, has been with the Bruins organization for a few years now but hasn't cracked the roster in a regular season game yet.
It seems like this could be his chance, with Jake DeBrusk on the shelf and Jim Montgomery rotating in a few different guys to fill lineup voids.
Koppanen has 19 points (5G, 14A) in 34 AHL games this season.
Per Mark Divver, Koppanen has spent time recently on the fourth line with Jakub Lauko and Justin Brazeau.