David Krejci clearly is dealing with much more than a case of the sniffles.
The Boston Bruins center missed Saturday’s practice after leaving Thursday’s intrasquad scrimmage early because of an unspecified illness. Thus far, there is no indication that Krejci is in jeopardy of sitting out Monday night when the Bruins host the St. Louis Blues in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.
No David Krejci at practice today after being sent home sick prior to Thursday’s intra-squad scrimmage at the Garden. Karson Kuhlman taking his place for this morning’s practice
— Joe Haggerty (@HackswithHaggs) May 25, 2019
Here’s how the Bruins lined up at practice Saturday:
#NHLBruins practice lines:
Marchand – Bergeron – Pastrnak
DeBrusk – Kuhlman – Backes
Johansson – Coyle – Heinen
Nordstrom – Kuraly – AcciariChara – McAvoy
Krug – Carlo
Grzelcyk – Clifton
Moore – KampferRask
Halak— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) May 25, 2019
Boston obviously will need Krejci, one of its most proven playoff performers, as close to full strength as possible for the Stanley Cup Final.
Puck drop for Monday’s Game 1 at TD Garden is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.
