Kemppainen sustained an undisclosed injury in the first period of Monday's game against the Predators, Joe Haggerty of CSN New England reports.

EDGE Analysis

It is unclear how Kemppainen sustained the injury, but the forward only logged 3:04 of ice time in what resulted in a 3-2 loss for the B's. As noted in the report, Kemppainen is typically a factor on the penalty kill and his team ended up yielding two goals to Roman Josi on a Nashville power play. Kemppainen should be considered day-to-day, at least until more specifics about his injury are known.

Kemppainen returned to the lineup in Saturday's win over Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

After missing Friday's contest with an undisclosed injury, Kemppainen played 13:27, his second highest total for the season. In addition, he registered a career high four shots on goal. Though he remains a fourth-line center, Kemppainen is showing signs that he is acclimating to the North American game after making the jump from Finland this offseason.

Kemppainen (undisclosed) did not take the ice for pregame warmups, indicating he will not play Friday against the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Chris Kelly will center Tyler Randell and Zac Rinaldo on the Bruins' fourth line in Kemppainen's absence. Kemppainen traveled with the Bruins for their two game road trip, so he could potentially return to action Saturday against the Lightning.

Kemppainen -- who is dealing with an undisclosed injury -- will travel will the Bruins in advance of Friday's game against the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Kemppainen is viewed as a game-time decision for Friday's game, and based on Thursday's practice alignments, if he is forced to sit out the contest, the Bruins' fourth line would likely feature Zac Rinaldo, Chris Kelly and Tyler Randell. In seven games to date, Kemppainen has a goal and an assist, both recorded in last Friday's win over the Islanders.

Kemppainen recorded a goal and an assist -- the first points of his NHL career -- in a 5-3 win over the Islanders on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

He saw just 11:21 of ice time in the contest but was productive when skating next to Ryan Spooner, as they both factored into each other's goals. Kemmpainen isn't a highly-touted prospect and was never drafted, but has several years of Finnish pro hockey under his belt and is worth making note of if he finds a way to ascend the B's lineup.

Kemppainen was part of the Bruins' fourth-line rotation during Wednesday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Kemppainen remains with the Bruins in advance of Thursday's season opener, though in his likely role as the team's No. 4 center, his fantasy upside is limited.

Kemppainen is a candidate to earn a spot on the Bruins' fourth line, the Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

While the report suggests that the 27-year-old could end up seeing some action in AHL Providence out of the gate to in order to help him adjust to the North American brand of hockey, the 6-foot-3, 223-pounder's blend of size, experience and face-off prowess could end up earning him a spot with the Bruins to start the season. Kemppainen recorded 11 goals and 32 points in 59 games for SM-liiga's Karpat last season.