Krug (lower body) didn't make the trip to Ottawa in advance of Wednesday's playoff opener against the Senators, Joe Haggerty of CSN New England reports.

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That also applies to fellow defender Brandon Carlo, though coach Bruce Cassidy indicated that either player could potentially meet the team between Games 1 and 2 of the B's first-round series, if they are deemed ready. The duo's absence is a tough hit to the Bruins' blue line depth to start the postseason, but there's hope that heralded prospect Charlie McAvoy can help fill the void on that front.