Lauko (face) was placed on the injured reserve list Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

This move can be made retroactive to when Lauko last played Oct. 24, which means he could be eligible to be activated at any time. Still, it seems unlikely the Bruins would put him on IR unless they anticipated him missing at least one more contest, so Lauko probably won't play Thursday versus Toronto. He has no points, six PIM, six shots and five hits in six contests this year.

Lauko, who was slashed by a skate near his eye Tuesday, will be unavailable for at least a week, coach Jim Montgomery told Joe Haggerty of Bruins' Substack on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Lauko has no points, a minus-4 rating, six PIM and six shots in six contests while averaging 9:25 of ice time. When he's healthy, the 23-year-old should resume his fourth-line duties.

Lauko took a skate to the face near his eye, but Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports the forward did not suffer an eye injury.

EDGE Analysis

Lauko came off the ice bleeding heavily from his face, but he appears to have avoided a worst-case scenario. The 23-year-old can be considered day-to-day ahead of Thursday's game versus the Ducks.

Lauko signed a two-year, $1.575 million contract with Boston on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Lauko's new deal is two-way for 2023-24, but it turns into a one-way contract for its second season. He had four goals, seven points and 44 hits in 23 contests with the Bruins in 2022-23. He also recorded 10 goals and 17 points in 35 AHL games with Providence.

Lauko was loaned to AHL Providence on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Lauko earned one assist and seven hits in three postseason outings with Boston. The Bruins' elimination in Game 7 on Sunday by Florida will give the 23-year-old forward a chance to play for Providence in the Calder Cup Playoffs. Lauko collected 10 goals, 17 points and 58 PIM in 35 AHL contests during the 2022-23 campaign.

Lauko recorded an assist in a 6-2 win in Game 4 against the Panthers on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Lauko was a healthy scratch for the first two contests of the series but found himself in a fourth-line role for Games 3 and 4. The 23-year-old winger is averaging a mere 6:30 of ice time in those two outings, so fantasy players shouldn't be expecting him to produce with any sort of consistency moving forward.

Lauko (upper body) will be in action against the Blue Jackets on Thursday, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lauko will retake his place on the Bruins' fourth line, relegating A.J. Greer to a spot in the press box. The duo has been rotating back and forth of late, a trend the figures to continue looking ahead to the final games of the 2022-23 regular season.

Lauko (upper body) may be available versus the Blue Jackets on Thursday, Matt Porter of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Jim Montgomery wouldn't confirm that Lauko would be ready to play but it appears the winger is trending in the right direction. Even once given the green light, the Czech native is far from a lock for the lineup and may have to serve as a healthy scratch periodically in favor of A.J. Greer.

Lauko won't play versus the Predators on Tuesday due to an upper-body injury, Conor Ryan of Boston.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lauko scored his fourth goal of the season against Carolina on Sunday but now will be out of action for at least one game after being labeled day-to-day by coach Jim Montgomery. Even once cleared to play, the 23-year-old center will likely still have to serve as a periodic healthy scratch, limiting him to low-end fantasy value.

Lauko was recalled on an emergency basis Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Lauko will presumably be on hand as an extra forward for Boston's upcoming three-game road trip, which begins Thursday in Winnipeg. Lauko's picked up three goals and five points through 12 top-level appearances this year.