David Krejci Unavailable For Bruins On Saturday Vs. Senators
BOSTON (CBS) -- The Bruins remained shorthanded when they took the ice on Friday for practice in Ottawa, as center David Krejci was absent from the session.
Krejci missed Wednesday's Game 1 with an upper-body injury, a decision that was made during pregame warmups.
UPDATE: Bruce Cassidy informed reporters after Friday's practice that Krejci will not be available for Saturday's game.
More from Cassidy on Krejci: "He's still day to day, we hope he'll come around, but not looking good for tomorrow."
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) April 14, 2017
Krejci was one of just three Bruins to play in all 82 regular-season games this season. He finished third on the team in points with 54 (23-31-54) despite a slow start in his return from offseason hip surgery.
#NHLBruins practice lines:
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) April 14, 2017
Marchand—Bergeron—Pastrnak
Stafford—Spooner—Backes
Vatrano—Moore—Nash
Beleskey—Kuraly—Schaller
There was some good initial news for the Bruins, though, as defenseman Colin Miller was on the ice for the practice. Miller was the recipient of a knee-on-knee hit from Mark Borowiecki in Game 1. Miller did return to the game after missing about 10 minutes, but his presence on Friday indicates the condition hadn't worsened.
However, Miller didn't last through the whole practice session.
Colin Miller has not been taking line rushes. Testing the leg/knee, chatting with trainers. Now coming off ice
— steve conroy (@conroyherald) April 14, 2017
Don't see Colin Miller anymore.
— Fluto Shinzawa (@FlutoShinzawa) April 14, 2017
The Bruins and Senators will play Game 2 on Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m.