Matt Grzelcyk
D FA
Mon 1/24/22 11:47 AM

Grzelcyk (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day and will not participate in Monday's game against Anaheim, per Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic.
EDGE Analysis
Grzelcyk has averaged 17:28 of ice time -- 1:46 during the power play -- and recorded two assists over his last three games. He recently cleared the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Jan. 18. The 28-year-old will set his sights on returning for Wednesday's game against Colorado.

Matt Grzelcyk
D FA
Tue 1/18/22 12:42 PM

Grzelcyk has cleared the NHL's COVID-19 protocols and is expected to play Tuesday versus Carolina, Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
Grzelcyk is expected to slot into a top-pairing role and a spot on Boston's second power-play unit following his two-game absence. He's picked up 14 points through 33 contests this campaign.

Matt Grzelcyk
D FA
Thu 1/13/22 4:08 PM

Grzelcyk entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Grzelcyk has averaged 19:12 of ice time -- 1:33 during the power-play -- and has recorded 14 points over 33 appearances in 2021-22. The 28-year-old will miss Thursday's contest against Philadelphia at a minimum. In his absence, Mike Reilly and Urho Vaakanainen are likely to see expanded roles.

Matt Grzelcyk
D FA
Wed 1/12/22 10:40 PM

Grzelcyk finished with an assist and five shots in a 5-1 win over the Canadiens on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Grzelcyk assisted on Curtis Lazar's first period goal, giving the defenseman 12 helpers on the season. The 28-year-old is coming off a scorching one goal, four assist performance Jan. 10 against the Capitals. These past two games have boosted his season points total up to 14 points through 33 games, with 12 of those coming in the last 17 games.

Matt Grzelcyk
D FA
Thu 12/9/21 11:55 PM

Grzelcyk scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Oilers.
EDGE Analysis
Grzelcyk struck with 2:33 left in regulation, and the Bruins were able to make it stand as the game-winner. That was the 27-year-old's first regular-season goal since May 3. The Massachusetts native hasn't done much on offense this season, logging five points and 45 shots on net in 23 contests. He's added 30 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating while filling a top-four role.

Matt Grzelcyk
D FA
Wed 12/8/21 3:31 PM

Grzelcyk (illness) will play Wednesday versus Vancouver.
EDGE Analysis
Grzelcyk will slot into his usual spots on Boston's second pairing and second power-play unit Wednesday. He's picked up four helpers through 21 games this campaign.

Matt Grzelcyk
D FA
Mon 12/6/21 5:09 PM

Grzelcyk (illness) wasn't at Monday's practice and will be questionable for Wednesday's game against the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
The Bruins are dealing with several non-COVID related illnesses, including both of their top-pair defensemen. Grzelcyk should have time to get healthy for Wednesday's game barring a setback, but if he's unable to go, Jack Ahcan or John Moore could fill in.

Matt Grzelcyk
D FA
Sat 11/27/21 9:18 AM

Grzelcyk crafted an assist in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
The Bruins orchestrated a beautiful tic-tac-toe scoring sequence with Grzelcyk left all alone for the primary assist to Patrice Bergeron from the left point. Still, it's been a disappointing season for the defenseman, as three assists stand as Grzelcyk's entire point total through 17 contests.

Matt Grzelcyk
D FA
Mon 5/17/21 11:01 PM

Grzelcyk dished out two assists and had three shots Monday in a 4-3 overtime victory over the Capitals in Game 2.
EDGE Analysis
Grzelcyk drew the secondary helper on Taylor Hall's game-tying goal late in regulation, then he set up Brad Marchand with a perfect cross-ice feed for the overtime winner 39 seconds into the extra session. Two games into the series, Grzelcyk has already surpassed his 2019-20 playoff production of one assist in 12 contests.

Matt Grzelcyk
D FA
Tue 5/11/21 3:21 PM

Grzelcyk (rest) will miss Tuesday's regular-season finale against the Capitals, per coach Bruce Cassidy, Conor Ryan of MassLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Grzelcyk's among numerous regular contributors getting a breather Tuesday. He'll wrap up an injury-plagued regular season with five goals, 15 assists and a plus-11 rating in 37 appearances.