Andrew Ference (foot) is questionable for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. Ference said he would like to play, but it's up to the coaching staff. Meanwhile Bruins coach Claude Julien hasn't tipped it's hand.

Andrew Ference's status for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals is still unknown. He is recovering from a foot injury , and although he has been practising for a week, it is not clear if he will suit up Saturday night. Of Ference, Boston coach Claude Julien had the following to say: "He's getting better every day and right now I'm going to wait. I haven't talked to our trainers or doctors. When they tell me that they feel comfortable that he can go, then we'll be excited to have him back with us." Consider Ference day-to-day for now.

Andrew Ference (lower body) has not been medically cleared to play Game 1 at Pittsburgh on Saturday night. However, he did skate with the team for a third consecutive time Thursday. Ference hasn't played since Game 5 of the opening round against Toronto.

Andrew Ference (lower body) may not be guaranteed a roster spot once he's ready to return to the lineup. Coach Claude Julien was asked what would happen once Ference is healthy and he chose not to answer. "You know what? We're not there yet, and until we're there, I'm not answering those questions," the Boston bench boss said. "It's like we're trying to get ahead of everything here. We're not even close to starting a series. We'll let him skate a little bit with us and see how he does. When the time comes, I'll be more than happy to make that tough decision." Ference skated alongside regular healthy scratch Aaron Johnson during Boston's practice session on Tuesday, which was his first time back on the ice since getting hurt in Round 1.

Andrew Ference (lower body) practiced with the Boston Bruins on Tuesday. It was the first time Ference practiced with his teammates since suffering what's believed to be a foot injury. The Bruins aren't saying whether he'll be ready for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, but he seems to be progressing enough that there's a legitimate chance he'll be able to suit up. The question then, however, is whether Ference will get back into the lineup considering how youngsters Matt Bartkowski and Torey Krug are playing.

Andrew Ference (lower body) was able to skate on Monday. Ference, who is believed to be dealing with a foot injury, resumed skating over the weekend. Bruins coach Claude Julien isn't ready to say that Ference will be available for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, but clearly Ference is progressing. That being said, with the rise of defensemen Matt Bartkowski and Torey Krug, there's a chance that Ference will be a healthy scratch once he's available.

Andrew Ference (lower body) did some off-ice work Wednesday. He hasn't resumed skating since suffering a lower-body injury in Game 5 against Toronto, but coach Claude Julien said the defenseman is making some progress.

Andrew Ference (lower body) hasn't resumed skating yet and it doesn't look like he will be back in Boston's lineup any time soon. He has been seen in a walking boot and on crutches. Ference hasn't played since Game 5 against Toronto.

Andrew Ference (lower body) will not play on Sunday. Ference hasn't resumed skating yet. He had 13 points and 35 penalty minutes in 48 regular season games.

Andrew Ference (lower body) might be available for Game 2 on Sunday. Bruins coach Claude Julien said it was too early to say for sure, but he wouldn't rule out the possibility. Ference has missed the Bruins' last three games due to the ailment.