DeBrusk (lower body) has been skating back in Boston, Joe Haggerty of Boston Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeBrusk didn't take the road with the Bruins for the team's upcoming back-to-back games in Philadelphia. With Boston's scheduled games against the Sabres on Feb. 6 and Feb. 8 having been postponed, it looks like DeBrusk could be targeting a potential return to action next Wednesday against the Rangers.

DeBrusk (lower body) is listed on IR by the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

The same applies to fellow projected second-liner Ondrej Kase (upper body). If neither are activated in advance of Wednesday's game against the Flyers, look for Nick Ritchie and Craig Smith to continue to work as David Krejci's wingers on the Bruins' No. 2 trio.

DeBrusk (lower body) didn't travel with the team and is out for Monday's game against the Capitals, Joe Haggerty of Boston Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Bruins have three more games on this road trip, so DeBrusk likely won't return until Saturday's matchup against the Sabres. DeBrusk is expected to start skating again back in Boston, so he's not far from returning to action. Karson Kuhlman should remain in the lineup until DeBrusk returns.

DeBrusk (lower body) isn't ready to return to action versus the Capitals on Saturday, Joe McDonald of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

On the plus side for the Bruins, it looks like David Pastrnak (hip) will probably rejoin the lineup Saturday, a context that would lead to a re-shuffling of the team's top six up front. DeBrusk remains in the day-to-day category in advance of Monday's contest against Washington.

An MRI revealed no structural damage related to DeBrusk's unspecified lower-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Bruce Cassidy relayed that it remains to be seen if DeBrusk -- who won't play Thursday night against the Penguins -- will travel with the Bruins for contests versus Washington on Saturday and Monday. In DeBrusk's absence Thursday, Craig Smith will move up to the team's top line, along with Brad Marchand and Patrice Bergeron.

DeBrusk (lower body) won't play Thursday night against the Penguins, Conor Ryan of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeBrusk's next chance to play will arrive Saturday against the Capitals. In the winger's absence versus Pittsburgh, look for Craig Smith to work on the Bruins' top line along with Brad Marchand and Patrice Bergeron.

DeBrusk (lower body) didn't practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

DeBrusk, who was forced out of Tuesday's game against the Penguins, is considered day-to-day, but his absence from practice Wednesday suggests that he's iffy for Thursday night's rematch against Pittsburgh. If DeBrusk misses the contest, it looks like Craig Smith would move up to the Bruins' top line along with Brad Marchand and Patrice Bergeron.

Head coach Bruce Cassidy said that DeBrusk (lower body) is day-to-day following Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Penguins, Joe McDonald of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeBrusk logged just 3:30 of ice time before leaving hurt in the first period. It's encouraging that his injury is considered minor, but his status for Thursday's rematch against the Penguins is in question nonetheless.

DeBrusk (lower body) will not return to Tuesday's game versus the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

DeBrusk was injured in the first period and played just 3:30 in the contest. He's seen some usage with the top line recently, but the 24-year-old had just one assist in five games entering Tuesday. More information should be available prior to Thursday's game against the Penguins.

DeBrusk is on track to work on the Bruins' top line with Brad Marchand and Patrice Bergeron in Monday's game against the Islanders, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

With David Pastrnak (hip) still sidelined, the Bruins continue to look for answers on the right side of their top trio. DeBrusk, who normally skates on the team's second line, is the next man up here and working with Marchand and Bergeron is good opportunity for the 24-year-old to get back on track, after recording zero points and four shots through his first two games this season.