Merkulov picked up an assist Saturday in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Blues.
Merkulov got his first NHL point following his recall from AHL Providence on Saturday. The undrafted, 24-year-old winger delivered 30 goals and 35 assists in 67 minor-league outings during the 2023-24 regular season. He has been productive in the AHL again this campaign, contributing two goals and nine assists through 12 appearances. Merkulov is a potential middle-six forward who could offer fantasy value in deep formats if he can stick in the NHL, but don't expect him to replicate his AHL scoring.
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Bruins' Georgi Merkulov: Summoned from Providence
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Merkulov was recalled from AHL Providence on Saturday. Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal reports.
The Bruins sent Patrick Brown back to Providence in a corresponding move. Merkulov played four games with Boston last season but didn't hit the scoresheet. He has two goals and nine assists in 12 AHL games this season. Look for Merkulov to see bottom-six minutes against St. Louis on Saturday.
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Bruins' Georgi Merkulov: Sent back down
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Merkulov was assigned to AHL Providence on Sunday.
Merkulov was called up by the Bruins ahead of Saturday's preseason finale against Washington, and he saw 15:05 of ice time in the defeat. He was productive in the AHL last year and could see more time in the NHL this year if the Bruins need additional depth at some point.
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Bruins' Georgi Merkulov: Recalled Saturday
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The Bruins recalled Merkulov from AHL Providence on Saturday.
Merkulov had a big season in the AHL in 2023-24, finding the back of the net 30 times while adding 35 assists in 67 regular-season games. Merkulov played in four NHL regular-season games last year, but he failed to garner a point. Merkulov could see more time in the NHL this season as he has plenty of offensive skills.
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Bruins' Georgi Merkulov: En route to Providence
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Merkulov was reassigned to AHL Providence on Sunday, according to Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe.
Merkulov was close to cracking the Bruins roster, but the 23-year-old will need more experience in the minors. The left-shot forward recorded 65 points in 67 regular-season games with AHL Providence in 2023-24. Merkulov has appeared in four NHL games in his career.