Matt Grzelcyk News

Grzelcyk was a healthy scratch for the Bruins' previous game but will draw back into the lineup Tuesday vs. Calgary. The 29-year-old has three goals, 17 assists, 76 SOG, 24 PIMs and a +36 plus/minus through 54 games played this season.

Grzelcyk missed the first four games of the season after getting a procedure done on his shoulder in the summer. Grzelcyk will replace Anton Stralman (visa issues) in the line-up and should see top-4 minutes and PP2 time at the very least. Grzelcyk had four goals and 20 assists (24 points) in 73 games a season ago.

Grzelcyk continues to make progress and was upgraded to "day-to-day" on Friday. The Bruins anticipate that Grzelcyk could play as soon as the end of next week. Grzelcyk will likely take over for Hampus Lindholm on PP1 while Charlie McAvoy is still sidelined, making him a decent waiver wire addition for teams in need of blueline help.

Grzelcyk's original timetable was set for mid-November, but the Bruins defenseman is ahead of schedule and expects to be back a couple of weeks earlier. Grzelcyk will likely take over as the quarterback on PP1 while Charlie McAvoy is sidelined.

Grzelcyk had a procedure on his right shoulder in early June and had an expected recovery time of five months. Expect Hampus Lindholm to quarterback the Bruins' No.1 PP unit while Grzelcyk and Charlie McAvoy are sidelined to open the season.

Head coach Bruce Cassidy said that Grzelcyk has been "playing through stuff" and that they need to rest him. Grzelcyk will be replaced by Hampus Lindholm, who is returning from an upper-body injury.

Grzelcyk missed Tuesday's game vs. the Blues but is expected to replace Brandon Carlo (undisclosed) in the lineup on Thursday. Grzelcyk has scored four goals with 18 assists in 65 games this season but has just two points (1G / 1A) in his last 12 games.

Grzelcyk suffered an upper-body injury early in Sunday's game in Washington and will not play vs. the Blues. Head coach Bruce Cassidy said that he "feels a little better" but will miss at least one game.

Grzelcyk played just 3:11 TOI in Washington on Sunday before suffering an upper-body injury. The Bruins have plenty of depth on the blueline, so they'll be able to survive without Grzelcyk in the short term but they will be hoping this isn't a long-term injury.

Grzelcyk has missed the last two games but will replace Jack Ahcan in the lineup on Saturday. Grzelcyk has not scored a goal since January 10th, posting just six assists in his last 19 games.

Grzelcyk was on track to return to the lineup after missing one game with an upper-body injury but is now under the weather and will miss his second straight game. Jack Ahcan will stick on the Bruins' blueline and PP2 with Grzelcyk out.

Grzelcyk is dealing with an upper-body injury and will be a game-time decision vs. the Kings. If Grzelcyk can't go, look for Jack Ahcan to slot back in and take his place on PP2.

Grzelcyk was hurt vs. the Hurricanes on Thursday and will not play on Saturday. Grzelcyk was on the ice for Friday's practice, which suggests he's close and likely won't miss an extended period of time.

Grzelcyk has missed the last two games but will be a game-time decision in Arizona. If Grzelcyk plays, expect him to skate on the top pairing with Charlie McAvoy and the second power-play unit.

Grzelcyk skated on Tuesday and Wednesday but needs a "couple more days" according to head coach Bruce Cassidy. Urho Vaakaninen will remain on the top pair with Charlie McAvoy with Grzelcyk is out.

Grzelcyk was hurt in an awkward hit on Saturday and will not be available for Monday's game vs. the Ducks. The Bruins will get Mike Reilly (COVID-19 protocol) back to replace Grzelcyk.

Grzelcyk missed the last two games while in COVID-19 protocol but is expected to play Tuesday vs. the Hurricanes. Grzelcyk has picked up 11 points (2G / 9A) in his last 13 games.