The Bruins finally made their decision on Thursday, confirming which defenseman will replace the injured Michael Callahan.

After head coach Marco Sturm revealed yesterday that the team had narrowed their recall options to Victor Soderstrom or Frederic Brunet, the Bruins made it official this morning.

Victor Soderstrom has been recalled from the Providence Bruins, stepping into a blue line that has been hammered by injuries and stretched to its absolute limit.

Callahan, who exited Tuesday's game in Detroit with a lower body injury, was placed on injured reserve today.

Michael Callahan added to injured reserve and Victor Soderstrom called up from Providence as the Bruins continue to dig deeper into their defensemen depth. Soderstrom has been solid in Prov with 9 points in 18 games and a plus-3

His loss adds yet another name to an already staggering list of unavailable defensemen, joining Charlie McAvoy, Jordan Harris, and Henri Jokiharju. For a team fighting to keep its structure intact, the need for reinforcements could not have been clearer.

Soderstrom has earned the opportunity. The 24-year-old right-shot defenseman has been steady in Providence, producing 9 points in 18 games with a plus-3 rating.

His puck-moving ability and calmness under pressure make him a natural fit for the Bruins' current needs. He can step into second-pair minutes if required and help ease Boston's breakout issues, which have worsened as the injuries pile up.

Victor Soderstrom steps in as Bruins depth tested again

Soderstrom's recall provides hope that the team can regain some stability, especially on controlled exits and defensive zone coverage. His experience, including previous NHL action, should help him transition quickly into Boston's system.

Now the spotlight shifts to Soderstrom. With injuries mounting and the schedule intensifying, the Bruins need immediate contributions. If he can give the team reliable minutes, Boston may be able to weather this stretch until reinforcements return. But one thing is clear: the Bruins' defensive depth is being tested like never before.