Krug dished out a pair of helpers in Sunday's loss to Edmonton.

EDGE Analysis

Krug had recently missed three games with an upper-body injury, but this was his second game back and he assisted on both of Boston's goals in a 4-2 defeat. The 26-year-old was playing some of his best hockey before the injury and is now up to 13 points in 18 contests. Krug is a lethal fantasy blueliner and quarterbacks the first power-play unit, so get him in your lineup. His minus-9 rating stands out in a bad way on a struggling Bruins' squad, but his offensive ability remains uncontested.

Krug (upper body) took part in line rushes during pregame warmups, indicating he'll be in the lineup for Friday's game against Pittsburgh, Fluto Shinzawa of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Krug will hope to pick up where he left off Friday, as he was red-hot before being forced to miss three games due to injury, racking up two goals and seven assists in his last eight contests. He'll return to his role skating on the Bruins' second pairing and top power-play unit against the Penguins.

Krug (upper body) is a game-time decision Friday against the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Krug has missed three games with this injury. He's notched 11 points in 16 contests this season, and he's a real power-play threat, so you will definitely want to keep an eye on this tilt to see if Krug is going to give it a go.

Krug (upper body) will not suit up for Wednesday night's game in New Jersey.

EDGE Analysis

Krug will thus miss a third straight contest as a result of the nagging upper body ailment despite returning to practice Tuesday. He'll keep an eye towards Friday's game against the Penguins for a return, but in the meantime, Rob O'Gara is slated to continue filling Krug's place on the second defensive pairing.

Krug (upper body) skated on his own prior to Tuesday's practice and then participated in practice wearing a non-contact jersey, Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

While it's definitely encouraging to see Krug back at practice, there are a few signs that he may not be ready to return to game action just yet. For one, the Michigan native is still unable to take full contact, and for another, Matt Grzelcyk was recently recalled from the minors, meaning that the Bruins could be preparing to be without Krug for Wednesday's contest in New Jersey. That said, the offensive blueliner has not officially been ruled out just yet, so stay tuned for updates on his status.

Krug (upper body) has a visit to the doctor slated for Monday, according to coach Bruce Cassidy.

EDGE Analysis

Cassidy relayed that the Bruins should have an update on the mobile blueliner's status Tuesday. For now, consider Krug iffy for Wednesday's game against New Jersey.

Krug (upper body) won't play in Saturday night's road game against the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

It seems that Boston has been trying to fend the injury bug off its stars all season, and the ailment to Krug really stings among the fantasy populous since he's a proficient playmaking defenseman who had compiled nine points over his last eight games before sitting out with the injury Thursday night against the Kings. Krug's absence means more rink run for rookie Rob O'Gara.

Krug (upper body) won't play Thursday against LA, Joe McDonald of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Krug was considered doubtful for Thursday's contest after suffering an upper-body injury during Wednesday's 4-2 loss to Anaheim, so this news doesn't come as much of a surprise. His absence will leave a glaring hole on Boston's blue line Thursday, as he's been red-hot lately, racking up two goals and seven assists in his last eight games. He'll hope to overcome his ailment in time for Saturday's matchup with San Jose.

Krug (undisclosed) is doubtful to play Thursday versus the Kings, Joe McDonald of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The diminutive scoring defenseman departed late in Wednesday night's contest. Assuming he's up for grabs in daily pools, Rob O'Gara could wind up being a surprisingly good daily play as Krug's replacement due to his proficiency in shot blocking. There's still a thread of hope that Krug will play, but if not, look for towering blueliner Zdeno Chara to see a bit more time on the man advantage than usual.

Krug (unspecified injury) was forced out of Wednesday night's game against the Ducks late in the third period.

EDGE Analysis

Krug's status for Thursday night's contest against the Kings will thus need to be monitored. If he's unable to suit up, Rob O'Gara, who was a healthy scratch Wednesday, is on hand to join the Bruins' blue line mix.