To make room on the roster, the Bruins sent Vinni Lettieri to Providence which means the Minnesota native will miss facing the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night. Lettieri, 29, had two goals in eight games with the Bruins.

Bruins defenseman Michael Callahan will play on Tuesday against Minnesota, but he spent most of the weekend in a dentist's chair.

Michael Callahan practiced with the Bruins on Monday and has a chance to play Tuesday against the Wild — three days after a puck to the face ended his afternoon early.

Bruins defenseman Michael Callahan more than held his own in his second career NHL game, helping Boston beat the Senators.