BOSTON -- The Boston Bruins have assigned Seth Griffith to Providence of the AHL, the team announced Monday afternoon.

Griffith recorded five goals and two assists for seven points in 18 games with the Bruins this season, while playing on the team's top line with David Krejci and Milan Lucic.

Following the team's morning skate Monday, coach Claude Julien indicated there would be some game-time decisions to make in regards to Monday night's lineup against the Pittsburgh Penguins at TD Garden.

With Griffith's assignment, it's likely forward David Pastrnak will make his NHL debut for the Bruins against the Penguins. The 18-year-old forward was recalled Monday and participated in the Bruins' morning skate.