Bergeron has decided to hang up his skates and call it a career after 19 seasons with the Bruins, the club announced Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Over the course of Bergeron's illustrious career, he racked up 427 goals and 613 assists in 1,294 regular-season contests, adding another 128 points in 170 postseason outings. A Stanley Cup champion and six-time Selke Trophy winner, Bergeron should eventually get into the Hall of Fame and certainly will have his No. 37 retired at TD Garden.

Bergeron (upper body) made his series debut in Game 5 against the Panthers on Wednesday. He scored a power-play goal on six shots in the 4-3 overtime loss.

EDGE Analysis

Bergeron looked healthy and managed to tie the score at 2-2 early in the third period, but Boston ultimately fell in overtime. The Bruins had built up a 3-1 series lead without their No. 1 center, and they'll have another opportunity to close out the Panthers on Friday, this time in Florida.

Bergeron (upper body) is expected to play in Wednesday's Game 5 versus the Panthers, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bergeron took line rushes on the top line in warmups, which is a good indication he'll make his first appearance of the postseason. The 37-year-old center has played in just four of 11 games for the Bruins in April, but he's been trending in the right direction for a couple of days. Should the Bruins win Wednesday, Bergeron would have a bit of rest before the start of the second round.

Bergeron (upper body) will officially be a game-time decision for Wednesday's Game 5 versus the Panthers, Joe Haggerty of BostonHockeyNow.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bergeron will go through pregame warmups before a final decision on his status for Wednesday's potentially series-clinching contest is made. The 37-year-old vet has yet to play this postseason due to an upper-body injury.

Bergeron (upper body) is "feeling good," but he'll wait to see how he feels Wednesday morning before a decision on his status for the evening's Game 5 matchup with Florida is made, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although Bergeron said he doesn't anticipate any setbacks, it wouldn't be surprising to see his status for Game 5 boil down to a game-time decision. The Bruins' captain has yet to play this postseason due to an upper-body injuury.

Bergeron (upper body) didn't travel with the team to Florida and is likely to return in time for Game 5 on Wednesday, Matt Porter of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Jim Montgomery made the announcement Friday, ahead of Game 3 in which Bergeron will not be in the lineup. Bergeron was injured versus Montreal eight days ago and the Bruins will miss his defensive acumen and his tremendous ability at the faceoff dot in Games 3 and 4. Bergeron ended the regular season with 27 goals and 58 points in 78 games.

Bergeron (upper body) was not at practice Friday, Amalie Benjamin of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bergeron was injured during the regular season finale in Montreal and has thus far missed the opening two games versus Florida. Bergeron had 27 goals and 58 points in 78 regular season games, and the Bruins have missed his outstanding defensive play, as well as his prowess at the faceoff dot. Stay tuned as he is questionable at best for Game 3 on Friday.

Bergeron (upper body) will not be in the lineup for Game 2 against the Panthers on Wednesday, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bergeron's absence was clarified as being the result of his previous upper-body injury and not due to illness. The veteran center has missed five of the team's last 11 contests and may be dealing with a lingering issue that will impact him throughout the postseason even if he returns to action. With Bergeron unavailable, the Bruins will continue to utilize Pavel Zacha as the first-line center alongside Brad Marchand.

Bergeron (upper body/illness) is questionable for Game 2 against Florida on Wednesday, Conor Ryan of Boston.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bergeron is on the mend from an upper-body issue and an illness. He didn't play in Boston's series-opening 3-1 win over the Panthers on Monday. Bergeron produced 27 goals and 58 points in 78 games during the regular season.

Bergeron (upper body) will not suit up for Game 1 against the Panthers on Monday, Amalie Benjamin of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bergeron missed four of the last 10 games of the regular season and tallied just one point in his six appearances during that stretch. The veteran center is also dealing with an illness. An update on his status should be available before Game 2 on Wednesday.