Ryan Spooner was assigned AHL Providence on Sunday, the team's official site reports.

Spooner was assigned AHL Providence on Sunday, the Bruins' official site reports.

Analysis:

Spooner skated in five games for the Bruins this season, but failed to score on six shots, recording a minus-2 plus/minus rating and an average of 10:50 of ice time. The 22-year-old forward recorded 46 points (11 goals and 35 assists) over 49 games with AHL Providence last season, and should receive ample playing time in his return to the team. He's a candidate for a recall when the big club needs depth up front, but the return of Gregory Campbell squeezed him out of the B's lineup.