The Bruins returned to Warrior Ice Arena for this morning's skate, where several updates were shared concerning the injured players of the Boston Bruins. Of particular note was the status of veteran David Krejci.
Although David Krejci has been absent from the Bruins' last six games due to a lower-body injury, head coach Jim Montgomery provided a significant update on the veteran's participation in the first game of the playoffs. Conor Ryan from Boston.com reported Montgomery's statement:
At 36, Krejci has had an impressive season after spending a year in his home country, Czechia. In 70 games, the center accumulated 16 goals, 40 assists, and a +23 rating, with an average of 17:12 time on ice per game.
Krejci's return to the lineup is crucial for the Bruins as he has consistently delivered exceptional performances for Boston. Specifically, he played a significant role in the last three instances when Boston reached the Stanley Cup Final:
