Krug (upper body) will return to the lineup for Thursday's clash with Columbus.

EDGE Analysis

Krug was red hot prior to his three-game absence, racking up seven points in his last seven games. The 28-year-old will look to pick up where he left off while skating on Boston's second pairing and first power-play unit against the Blue Jackets.

Krug (upper body) isn't expected to travel for Tuesday's road game against the Devils, Matt Porter of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Unless something changes, Krug will miss his third straight game. The Bruins' defensive corps is battered, as Charlie McAvoy (lower body) is also on IR while Connor Clifton (upper body) is day-to-day. Zdeno Chara and Matt Grzelcyk will man the left side of the top two defensive pairings while Krug stays out.

Krug (upper body) was designated for injured reserve Friday.

EDGE Analysis

This move effectively rules Krug out versus the Sabres on Friday. In a corresponding move, the Bruins recalled Steve Kampfer to fill in on the back end. The club hasn't provided a specific timeline for Krug, but his placement on IR certainly doesn't bode well for a short-term absence.

Krug (upper body) left Monday's game against Washington and will not return.

EDGE Analysis

Krug saw just 8:44 of ice time in Monday's game before heading to the locker room. Fortunately, the Bruins are off until Friday, but the severity of his injury is currently unknown.

Krug scored a power-play goal in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Islanders on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Krug now has five goals and 24 points in 31 games, putting him 10th amongst all defensemen in points per game (0.77). Fourteen of those came on the power play where Krug routinely racks up points. Since he came into the league in 2013-14, Krug is fifth amongst all defensemen with 145 power-play points and eighth amongst all defensemen in total scoring with 310 points.

Krug registered two assists and two shots with two blocks in a 4-2 win over the Panthers on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Krug picked up both of his assists in the second period, helping the Bruins build a 3-0 lead through 40 minutes. The diminutive defenseman had produced just a goal and an assist over his previous nine games and was due to shake loose before long. Krug has four goals and 18 assists in 29 games and is tracking toward a fourth straight 50-point season.

Krug (undisclosed) will be in the lineup for Thursday's game against Tampa Bay, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Krug underwent x-rays following Wednesday's loss to the Capitals, but it appears as though that was likely just a precautionary measure. The 28-year-old rearguard will slot into his usual role skating on the Bruins' second pairing and top power-play unit against the Lightning.

Krug (undisclosed) was seen at the X-ray room after Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Capitals, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear why Krug needed X-rays after the game. He recorded an assist and three shots on goal during the contest, but did not register a hit or a blocked shot. Consider Krug day-to-day until more details surface. The Bruins play again Thursday against the Lightning.

Krug tied the game with less than three minutes remaining in an eventual 4-3 overtime loss to the Blackhawks on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

After throwing six shots on goal, Krug managed to get his seventh past Chicago's Robin Lehner to tie the game after the Bruins went down 3-0 early in the third period. The goal snapped Krug's four-game point drought -- his longest since last November. He now has four goals and 19 points in 24 games.

Krug picked up two assists in an 8-1 win over Montreal on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Krug has five points in two games since returning from an upper-body injury and is off to a stellar start this season. With 18 points in 19 games, including 12 on the power play, Krug is on pace to top his career high of 59 points before he heads to free agency this summer.