Eriksson present for morning skate, Talbot off-ice

BOSTON – The Bruins took to the TD Garden ice for a very early morning skate, and much-discussed winger Loui Eriksson was out on the ice while contract negotiations, and potential trade discussions, are playing out behind closed doors on Causeway Street. The lines were exactly the same as they’ve been for the last couple of games, with Eriksson taking his usual spot on the left wing alongside David Krejci and David Pastrnak.

Max Talbot was not on the practice ice after being placed on waivers, but was still with the team on Sunday as he was spotted walking through the B’s dressing room following the early 9:30 a.m. morning skate. Tuukka Rask was the first goalie off the ice and is expected to start against Tampa Bay in a game with plenty of playoff implications. Rask is 4-1 with a .951 save percentage in his last five starts for the Black and Gold.

Here are the projected Bruins line combos and D-pairings against the Lightning based on today’s morning skate:

Marchand-Bergeron-Connolly

Eriksson-Krejci-Pastrnak

Beleskey-Spooner-Hayes

Rinaldo-Kemppainen-Ferraro