Grzelcyk (lower body) skated on his own prior to Tuesday's practice, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

That's a step in the right direction for Grzelcyk, but it doesn't seem likely that he'll be activated from IR in advance of Thursday's game against the Islanders. The mobile blueliner -- who's logged three assists in six games this season -- last saw game action Feb. 10.

Grzelcyk (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday retroactive to Feb. 12, PuckPedia reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is simply a paper move as Grzelcyk will be eligible to return whenever he's healthy. The 27-year-old has three assists in six games this season. His timetable to return is still unclear.

Grzelcyk (lower body) won't travel with the Bruins to Lake Tahoe for Sunday's game against the Flyers, Joe Haggerty of Boston Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Grzelcyk was already ruled out for Thursday night's game against New Jersey, so the blueliner's next chance to suit up won't arrive until the Bruins' scheduled Feb. 25 road tilt against the Islanders. With Jakub Zboril (upper body) also sidelined through the weekend, John Moore and Connor Clifton are slated to fill in on the team's back line for the time being.

Grzelcyk (lower body) won't play Thursday night against New Jersey, Conor Ryan of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Jakub Zboril (upper body) also slated to miss the contest, John Moore is in line to skate in Grzelcyk's place alongside Brandon Carlo on Thursday, while Connor Clifton is set to work on a defensive pairing with Kevan Miller. Consider Grzelcyk day-to-day as Sunday afternoon's game against the Flyers approaches.

Grzelcyk (lower body) isn't in line to play Thursday against New Jersey, Conor Ryan of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The same applies to Jakub Zboril (upper body), which sets the stage for Connor Clifton and John Moore to fill in for the Bruins' banged-up blue line duo versus New Jersey. Grzelcyk thus remains in the day-to-day category in advance of Saturday's scheduled game against the Flyers.

Grzelcyk (lower body) didn't practice Monday, Conor Ryan of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Grzelcyk, who underwent an MRI Sunday, isn't expected to skate Tuesday either, which clouds his availability for Thursday's game against New Jersey, at a minimum.

Grzelcyk (lower body) won't play Friday night against the Rangers, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Beyond that, the mobile blueliner should be considered day-to-day. In Grzelcyk's absence, Connor Clifton is slated to return to the Bruins' lineup Friday and will skate on the team's second defensive pairing with Brandon Carlo.

Grzelcyk (lower body) isn't expected to play Friday night against the Rangers, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

In his return from a four-game absence, Grzelcyk logged 11:40 worth of ice time in Wednesday's win over the Rangers. While an injury setback hasn't been confirmed by the Bruins, it appears as though the smooth-skating blueliner is still not quite 100 percent and is thus on track to sit out Friday's contest. Assuming that's the case, Connor Clifton would draw back into the team's lineup.

Grzelcyk (lower body) went minus-2 with a blocked shot in 11:40 in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Grzelcyk had missed six of the previous seven games due to various injuries. Head coach Bruce Cassidy took it easy on the 27-year-old defenseman, who skated the fewest minutes among Bruins blueliners Wednesday. Grzelcyk will likely continue to be eased back into action, so fantasy managers will want to monitor how long it takes him to get back to 100 percent.

Coach Bruce Cassidy said that Grzelcyk (lower body) will return to the Bruins' lineup Wednesday night against the Rangers, Conor Ryan of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

In his return to the mix, look for Grzelcyk -- who's logged three assists in five games to date -- to resume his second-pairing blue line duties alongside Brandon Carlo, as well as see work on the Bruins' power play. With Grzelcyk back in action, Connor Clifton is in line to exit the team's lineup Wednesday.