Jake DeBrusk W VAN Fri 4/12/19 12:39 PM
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DeBrusk's (undisclosed) availability for Saturday's Game 2 matchup with Toronto is up in the air, Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports Boston reports.
EDGE Analysis
DeBrusk took Friday's practice off for "maintenance." It seems the team expects him to play Saturday, but there is still the chance that he would miss the contest. More information on the Alberta native's status should become available closer to Saturday's puck drop.
Jake DeBrusk W VAN Wed 4/3/19 12:20 AM
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DeBrusk scored two goals and added an assist in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
EDGE Analysis
The second-year winger had only four points (three goals, one assist) in eight games since returning to the lineup from a foot injury, but DeBrusk nearly matched that total in Tuesday's rout. With two games left on the schedule, he needs two more points to equal his 43-point rookie campaign.
Jake DeBrusk W VAN Sun 3/31/19 11:08 PM
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DeBrusk reached 25 goals with his tally in a 6-3 loss to the Red Wings on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
DeBrusk has seen his goal totals rise in his second season, but with only 13 assists, his 38 points are five shy of the mark he had as a rookie. DeBrusk's also posted 149 shots and 11 of his points have come on the man advantage.
Jake DeBrusk W VAN Thu 3/28/19 11:57 AM
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DeBrusk fired home his 24th goal of the season during a 6-3 win over the Rangers on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Goals have come almost nonstop from DeBrusk since mid-February, as the winger has 10 in his last 16 games. Although he has managed only half of the assists totaled last season, his point total (37) is within striking distance to the impressive number put up in his rookie season (43). Another bonus moving forward is the relocation of David Pastrnak to the second line. Pastrnak tallied the primary helper for DeBrusk's goal -- on his way to a five-point night -- and looks to stick there for the near future.
Jake DeBrusk W VAN Tue 3/19/19 3:36 PM
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DeBrusk has already set career highs in goals (22), power-play points (11) and shooting percentage (15.9).
EDGE Analysis
DeBrusk is nine points off his total points production from 2017-18 (43), but could still push for that mark now that he is healthy and back in the lineup. The winger should continue to serve in a top-six role, even once Marcus Johansson (chest) is cleared to return, which will give him plenty of opportunities to notch some points down the stretch.
Jake DeBrusk W VAN Sat 3/16/19 11:39 AM
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According to coach Bruce Cassidy, DeBrusk (foot) is expected to return to the lineup for Saturday's game against Columbus, Amalie Benjamin of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Bruins and fantasy owners will both be happy to have DeBrusk back in their lineups Saturday, as he was red hot prior to his five-game absence, racking up eight goals and 15 points in his last 10 contests. The 22-year-old will return to a prominent role, skating on Boston's second line and top power-play unit against the Blue Jackets.
Jake DeBrusk W VAN Wed 3/13/19 3:32 PM
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DeBrusk (foot) skated Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Though Wednesday's update did not include a timetable for DeBrusk's return to action, the forward is reportedly progressing well, which suggests that while DeBrusk is in line to miss Thursday's game against the Jets, he can be considered day-to-day beyond that. DeBrusk, who last suited up March 5, notched 22 goals and 34 points in 57 games prior to sustaining his foot injury.
Jake DeBrusk W VAN Tue 3/12/19 3:32 PM
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DeBrusk (foot) is not in the Bruins' projected Tuesday lineup.
EDGE Analysis
With DeBrusk still sidelined, the Bruins' second line is line to feature Peter Cehlarik, David Krejci and Charlie Coyle to start Tuesday's game. Consider DeBrusk day-to-day in advance of Thursday's contest against the Jets.
Jake DeBrusk W VAN Sun 3/10/19 7:09 PM
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DeBrusk (foot) has a slight chance of joining the Bruins on their three-game road trip, according to coach Bruce Cassidy.
EDGE Analysis
This news rules DeBrusk out Sunday in Pittsburgh, but it leaves the door open for him to rejoin the lineup either Tuesday in Columbus or Thursday in Winnipeg. Check back for another update on DeBrusk prior to Tuesday's contest.
Jake DeBrusk W VAN Sat 3/9/19 11:53 AM
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DeBrusk (foot) will likely miss Boston's next two contests.
EDGE Analysis
It's safe to assume DeBrusk won't play Saturday against the Senators, and the fact that the Bruins still aren't sure if he'll travel with them on their upcoming three-game road trip suggests he may not be ready to return until next Saturday against Columbus. Boston is firing on all cylinders and currently riding a five-game winning streak, so there's no reason for them to rush DeBrusk back before he's 100 percent healthy.