Krejci Sheds Non-Contact Jersey

ANAHEIM, Calif. - David Krejci took another step in his recovery from an upper-body injury on Tuesday as he shed the red non-contact jersey he donned during Monday's practice back in Boston.
The veteran pivot took the ice at Honda Center on Tuesday afternoon in a standard white sweater and split reps with Jordan Szwarz between Frank Vatrano and Danton Heinen.

Krejci, who has missed Boston's last 10 games, is hopeful to return to the lineup on Wednesday night against the Ducks, terming himself a game-time decision.
"Hopefully gonna have a good rest of the day, good morning skate," said Krejci. "As a player you want to play, but you have to be safe with your health. [Wednesday's] going to be a big day. Morning skate, talk to the doctors and go from there."
Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy said he does not have any hesitations with playing Krejci in both games of this week's back-to-back in Anaheim and Los Angeles. If Krejci is cleared to play and feeling good, there will not be any limitations.
"I don't think that's our thought process," said Cassidy. "If he's good to go [against Anaheim] he's in, if he's good to go Thursday he'd be in. Just waiting on them, the individual and the training staff."

Bjork, Marchand Ruled Out

Cassidy ruled both Anders Bjork and Brad Marchand out for the next two games. He said the status of both players would be re-evaluated on Friday.
Both were injured during Saturday night's game against Toronto.

Agostino, Cehlarik Recalled

With the injuries to Bjork and Marchand, Peter Cehlarik and Kenny Agostino were recalled from Providence on an emergency basis on Monday. Agostino skated on the right wing with Tim Schaller and Riley Nash during Tuesday's practice, while Cehlarik was on the left side with Patrice Bergeron and David Pastrnak.
"We've looked at a lot of different options up there…we're not afraid to put a young player up there," Cassidy said of Cehlarik. "He did play with Krech and Pasta last year. He's used to playing with good skill and will complement them in terms of his ability to protect pucks and get to the net. Could be a good fit."
Cehlarik was also manning the front of the net on Boston's No. 1 power-play unit during the session.
"He recovers pucks well, so net-front power play is a good spot for him," said Cassidy. "I know they've used him in the bumper before as well. He's a big body in front, he's got quick hands. He gives you some of what Marchy does in terms of being able to recover a puck and put it in a good spot to make a play with it."
Cehlarik had been battling a lower-body injury in Providence, but returned last weekend. The 22-year-old Slovakia native has three goals and three assists in six games with the P-Bruins this season.
"You always want to be the first guy they bring up," said Cehlarik. "I was playing my game there. I was out for a little while with an injury, came back last weekend. Kind of surprised, but up here now and trying to adjust quickly and be ready for tomorrow."

Opposing View

Like the Bruins, Anaheim has been ravaged by injuries early in the season. The Ducks are without stalwarts Ryan Getzlaf, Ryan Kesler, and Cam Fowler, as well as Jared Boll, Patrick Eaves, Ondrej Kase, and goalie Ryan Miller.
Anaheim is 7-7-3 and sits one point out of a wild card spot in the Western Conference. The Ducks are coming off a 2-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday.

Tuesday's Practice Lines

Peter Cehlarik - Patrice Bergeron - David Pastrnak
Frank Vatrano - David Krejci/Jordan Szwarz - Danton Heinen
Matt Beleskey - Sean Kuraly - Jake DeBrusk
Tim Schaller - Riley Nash - Kenny Agostino
Zdeno Chara - Charlie McAvoy
Torey Krug - Brandon Carlo
Rob O'Gara/Paul Postma - Kevan Miller
Tuukka Rask
Anton Khudobin