Bergeron (upper body) is under the weather and will be a game-time decision against the Panthers for Game 1 on Monday, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bergeron is one of a handful of guys dealing with an illness going through the team, though head coach Jim Montgomery didn't name any other impacted players. The team will get David Krejci (lower body) back, which should bolster their top six if Bergeron can't give it a go. For his part, Bergeron will be the top-line center and play on the No. 1 power-play unit as soon as he gets into the lineup.

Bergeron sat out practice Sunday due to an upper-body issue and an illness, Conor Ryan of Boston.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bergeron also missed practice Saturday after leaving Thursday's regular-season finale against Montreal early for precautionary reasons. It's still possible that he will be available to play in Game 1 versus Florida on Monday. If Bergeron is ruled out, Pavel Zacha is projected to fill in as the first-line center.

Bergeron (upper body) was not at practice Saturday as he was getting extra rest, according to coach Jim Montgomery, Matt Porter of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bergeron left Thursday's game in Montreal in the first period after sustaining the injury, but he's expected to center Brad Marchand and Jake DeBrusk on the top line in Monday's Game 1 versus the Panthers in the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Bergeron ended the regular season with 27 goals and 58 points in 78 contests.

Bergeron (upper body) is not at practice Saturday, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bergeron suffered the injury in Thursday's regular season finale against Montreal and wasn't on the ice for the final two periods. The Bruins had Pavel Zacha centering Brad Marchand and Jake DeBrusk during practice Saturday. Bergeron completed the 2022-23 campaign with 27 goals and 31 assists in 78 games, but his status for Monday's Game 1 against Florida is up in the air.

Bergeron (upper body) exited Thursday's game versus the Canadiens for precautionary reasons.

EDGE Analysis

Bergeron's absence likely won't impact his playoff availability -- the Bruins clearly didn't want to risk anything despite letting him play in the first period.

Bergeron (undisclosed) is expected to play Tuesday against Washington.

EDGE Analysis

Bergeron sat out Sunday's 5-3 win over Philadelphia. He has registered 27 goals, 57 points and 245 shots on net in 76 appearances this season. Look for him to return to the top line of the Bruins as well as the first power-play unit.

Bergeron (undisclosed) will not play Sunday against Philadelphia, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bergeron has been dealing with some nagging injuries down the stretch but Sunday could just be a rest day. The veteran center has 57 points in 76 games and has been held scoreless in his last four appearances. Vinni Lettieri will likely dress Sunday.

Bergeron (upper/lower body) will return to the lineup Thursday versus Toronto, Conor Ryan of Boston.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bergeron missed the last two games as the Bruins were in no hurry to rush him back into the lineup as they have clinched first place overall in the NHL standings. Bergeron has 27 goals and 57 points in 74 games this season, including nine tallies and nine assists on the power play.

Bergeron won't play Sunday against St. Louis due to upper- and lower-body issues, Matt Porter of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bergeron will sit out consecutive contests to rest some nagging injuries. He should be back in the lineup for Thursday's clash with Toronto. Bergeron has produced 27 goals, 57 points, 241 shots on net and 62 blocked shots in 74 appearances this season. Pavel Zacha centered the top line in Saturday's 4-3 win over Pittsburgh.

Bergeron (rest) won't be in the lineup for Saturday afternoon's game versus Pittsburgh, Matt Porter of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Bergeron getting the afternoon off to rest, look for Pavel Zacha to center Boston's top line against the Penguins. It wouldn't be surprising to see Bergeron back in the lineup for Sunday's matchup with St. Louis.