Krejci (upper body) will not play Friday against the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Krejci took part in Friday's morning skate and pregame warmups, so it's unclear when he picked up the injury. The veteran center had one assist with a minus-3 rating in the first two games of the series. Nick Foligno will replace him in the lineup.

Krejci (lower body), as expected, will suit up for Game 1 against the Panthers on Monday, Conor Ryan of Boston.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Krejci returns following a six-game stint on the shelf due to his lower-body issue. With Patrice Bergeron (upper body/illness) questionable to play Monday, Krejci's return to action will help offset some of the challenges to the Bruins' center depth. Prior to his absence, Krejci was missed in a five-game goal drought during which he recorded a meager eight shots and earned one assist.

Krejci (lower body) is expected to be ready for Game 1 of Boston's first-round playoff series, Conor Ryan of Boston.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Krejci will miss Thursday's regular-season finale against the Canadiens, but it sounds like he should be ready to rock once postseason play gets underway. The 36-year-old vet has racked up 16 goals and 56 points through 70 contests this campaign.

Krejci (lower body) will not suit up for the Bruins' last two regular season contests, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Krejci could still be an option when the postseason starts, though he hasn't been officially cleared to return. During the 2022-23 campaign, the veteran center garnered 16 goals and 40 assists in 70 games, getting back over the 50-point threshold for the first time since 2018-19. If he does return for Game 1 of the playoffs, Krejci figures to slot into a second-line role that will allow Pavel Zacha to move back to the wing.

Krejci (lower body) won't play Saturday against the Devils, per Conor Ryan of Boston.com.

EDGE Analysis

Krejci will miss a third game with a lower-body injury. The 36-year-old veteran has 16 goals and 56 points in his return to Boston this season. Either A.J. Greer or Oskar Steen will likely remain in the lineup while Krejci is out.

Krejci (lower body) is 'very doubtful' for the Bruins' games Saturday versus New Jersey and Sunday in Philadelphia, Joe Haggerty of Boston Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Jim Montgomery made the announcement Friday. Krejci has missed the last two games with the injury. He has 16 goals and 40 assists in 70 games this season.

Krejci (lower body) will not be in the lineup Thursday versus Toronto, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Krejci sat out Tuesday's game as well as the Bruins are in no rush to play the injured center with first place overall already wrapped up. Krejci has had a very good return to the NHL after spending last season in Europe. Krejci has 16 goals and 56 points in 70 games with four tallies and eight assists coming with the man-advantage.

Krejci (lower body) will be questionable against Toronto on Thursday despite skating with the team Wednesday, Conor Ryan of Boston.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Krejci's return to practice originally seemed to indicate he would be ready to return versus the Maple Leafs but the center was unable to complete the full session due to some lingering injury concerns. If Krejci is unable to suit up Thursday, it would likely see Tyler Bertuzzi elevated to a second-line role while Pavel Zacha moves to the center position.

Krejci (lower body) won't play Sunday versus St. Louis, Matt Porter of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Krejci picked up an assist in Saturday's 4-3 win over Pittsburgh to give him 40 helpers and 56 points through 70 contests this campaign. Boston is off until Thursday against Toronto. Pavel Zacha will play alongside David Pastrnak on Sunday in Krejci's absence.

Krejci will get a day off Sunday when the Bruins take on the Sabres, per Kevin Paul Dupont of The Boston Globe.

EDGE Analysis

The 37-year-old Krejci will get some extra time to recover with the Bruins playing the second of a back-to-back. Krejci has been solid in his return to Boston, posting 14 goals and 39 assists through 63 games this season. Charlie Coyle figures to bump up to the second line in Krejci's absence, with A.J. Greer likely rejoining the lineup in a bottom-six role.