The Boston Bruins have earned a point in 16 straight games, and they’ve done so despite injuries to a few key players.
David Pastrnak has been out since early February after undergoing surgery to repair a thumb injury, but is making progress toward a return to the ice. Defenseman Kevan Miller, on the other hand, is looking at a potentially lengthy absence after suffering an upper-body injury while blocking a shot against the St. Louis Blues on Feb. 23.
And then there’s forward Sean Kuraly, who missed Saturday’s game against the New Jersey Devils with a concussion suffered the previous game vs. Tampa Bay.
After Monday’s practice at Warrior Ice Arena, Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy offered updates on all three players.
Updates per #NHLBruins coach Bruce Cassidy:
Sean Kuraly is aiming for a Thursday return barring any setbacks.
Kevan Miller got bad news on his MRI and is now considered week-to-week.
David Pastrnak is on schedule in his recovery.
Jaroslav Halak starts tomorrow.
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) March 4, 2019
While it’s good news that Pastrnak is inching closer to a return, Cassidy’s update still should be taken with a grain of salt. The team’s leading goal-scorer is scheduled to be in a cast for at least another week, and it’s impossible to say whether he’ll be able to find his game before the playoffs start in mid-April.
The Bruins return to the ice Tuesday night when they host the Carolina Hurricanes at TD Garden.
