Krug (lower body) is getting close to returning, Blues coach Craig Berube told Jim Thomas of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

EDGE Analysis

Krug hasn't played since Dec. 23, but he has resumed skating and took part in Thursday's optional practice. He has five goals, 17 points, 27 hits and 43 blocks in 31 contests while averaging 19:37 of ice time this season.