Bruins' Krejci primed for return following promising practice
Boston Bruins forward David Krejci looks like he is nearing an imminent return to the lineup based on his full participation in practice on Wednesday. Krejci took contact in that practice and joined a four-forward rotation on the second line with Ryan Spooner, Loui Eriksson and Matt Beleskey, according to a WEEI report.
Krejci also practiced with the Bruins' top power play unit, another sign that he is very close to returning. But the 29-year-old told the media after practice that he is waiting until he is 100 percent to return and will not come back if he is anything less than fully healed.
Krejci has been out since Dec. 27 and missed 10 games, including the Winter Classic. He could return for Thursday night's game against the Canucks but is still a game-time decision.
#NHLBruins DKrejci said he has to talk to trainers about whether he returns tonight. Ferraro says he's ready to play after missing 1 game.
— Mike Loftus (@MLoftus_Ledger) January 21, 2016
If he does not return Thursday, the Bruins play again Saturday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Arielle Aronson writes about the NHL for FOX Sports. You can follow her on Twitter @aharonson28.
