Grzelcyk registered two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-3 rating in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Grzelcyk set up David Pastrnak's hat-trick-clinching goal in the second period as well as a Charlie Coyle insurance marker in the third. This was Grzelcyk's first multi-point effort of the season -- he's often played more of a defensive role in the top four. The blueliner has a goal, 11 assists, 52 shots on net, 47 blocked shots and a plus-21 rating through 36 outings.

Grzelcyk recorded an assist Thursday, but the Bruins took a 3-2 shootout loss to the visiting Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Grzelcyk was the primary distributor on Taylor Hall's second-period goal. The B's would end up squandering a 2-0 lead, but the third-pairing defenseman turned in an efficient performance, as he also managed a plus-1 rating to go with a pair of blocked shots and three shots on goal.

Grzelcyk scored the game-winning goal in Friday's 4-0 win over the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

The blueliner made his first tally of the year count, as Grzelcyk picked up the puck at the point, drifted down into the faceoff circle and wired a shot into the top corner over Elvis Merzlikins. Grzelcyk has found the scoresheet in four of five games since making his belated season debut, but his other three points were all helpers.

Grzelcyk (shoulder) had been taken off injured reserve, per the NHL media site, ahead of Thursday's clash with Anaheim.

EDGE Analysis

Grzelcyk's activation should clear the way for him to make his season debut after having been sidelined for the first four games of the year due to his shoulder issue. With the defenseman back in action, Anton Stralman figures to get bumped from the blue line while Mike Reilly could see his power-play minutes decreased. Now that Grzelcyk is fit for duty, he should still be capable of reaching the 20-point threshold for the fourth straight season.

Grzelcyk (shoulder) is expected to return at some point next week, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Grzelcyk has been participating in full practices for the last week and is getting close to a return. He underwent shoulder surgery on June 3 and was expected to return in early November but is ahead of schedule. The defenseman had four goals and 24 points in 73 games last season.

Grzelcyk (shoulder) participated in a full practice Friday, according to Joe Haggerty.

EDGE Analysis

Grzelcyk was able to partake in a full practice, including contact, for the first time since undergoing shoulder surgery June 3. The defenseman had four goals and 24 points in 73 games last season. He was expected to return in early November but could return in a couple of weeks as he is ahead of schedule.

Grzelcyk (shoulder) making strides in his recovery and is "slightly" ahead of schedule according to coach Jim Montgomery, Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald reports Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Grzelcyk was originally expected to be ready in early November, so he may be ready to play in late October given his updated recovery timeline. Whenever the 28-year-old defenseman is ready to play, he should be in the mix for some power-play minutes despite registering just five points in that role last season.

Grzelcyk (shoulder surgery) skated on his own Thursday per Eric Russo of NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

Grzelcyk underwent surgery on June 3 and the expected recovery time was five months, so he should return at the beginning of November. The defenseman had four goals and 20 assists in 73 games last season but is capable of more as he has good offensive skills.

Grzelyck had surgery on his shoulder Friday and is expected to miss the next five months.

EDGE Analysis

It was announced that Grzelyck would undergo surgery this offseason and now he's officially expected to be out until roughly early November. Three different Bruins defensemen went under the knife Friday, so the team's blue line figures to be fairly thin to begin next season.

Grzelcyk will undergo shoulder surgery and is expected to miss the start of the 2022-23 campaign, Amalie Benjamin of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Grzelcyk doesn't have a set timetable and he likely won't until closer to training camp. The 28-year-old posted a minus-6 rating through five games this postseason before missing the final two contests. He averaged 18:44 of ice time while adding 24 points in 73 games during the regular season.