Andrew Ference returned to action on Sunday March 11.

Andrew Ference (lower body) skated on Wednesday. However, he did not practice with the team and is considered doubtful to play Thursday. Ference has missed the Bruins' past three games due to a lower-body ailment.

Andrew Ference (lower body) is not expected to suit up on Tuesday. He has missed the past two games with a lower-body injury and should be considered day-to-day for now.

Andrew Ference (lower body) will not be available for Saturday's game. Ference sustained the injury in a collision during Thursday's game. He also missed Friday's practice as a result.

Boston Bruins defenseman Andrew Ference (lower body) may miss today's game against the New York Islanders. He suffered his injury in a collision during a game against the New Jersey Devils Thursday and he didn't practice Friday. f Ference can't play, Mike Mottau will return to the lineup after being a healthy scratch against New Jersey.

Andrew Ference (lower body) didn't participate in Friday's practice. Ference left Thursday's game due to the ailment. It remains to be seen if he'll be available for Saturday's game.

Andrew Ference sustained a lower-body injury during Thursday's game. Ference initially tried to play through it, but he finally left the game for good halfway through the third period. Bruins coach Claude Julien didn't know the severity of the injury Thursday night, but he might have more information on Friday.

Andrew Ference played on Thursday for the first time since serving a three-game suspension. Ference was being punished for his check on New York Rangers blueliner Ryan McDonagh. Ference had a minus-two rating and two shots on goal in 17:19 minutes of playing time.

Andrew Ference has finished serving his three-game suspension and is expected to be back in Boston's lineup on Thursday. He had been productive prior to his ban with two goals and two assists in his previous three games. Ference has notched 20 points and a plus-15 rating in 43 matches this campaign.

Andrew Ference was reinstated from his suspension on Saturday January 28.