"We always just wish for health for our own children, coming here, seeing what a lot of these kids are going through, it's tough," Krug said. "To do any little thing to put a smile on their face is obviously part of our duties as professional athletes."
Diane Langguth, 12, was one of those who got to meet the Bruins and take photos with them. Langguth, who spent 124 days at the children's hospital while undergoing a liver transplant, was back for her 18-month wrap-up visit Monday.
"I like all of them," Langguth said. "I liked Jessie, but I liked Hammy too. I had a liver transplant when I was here and it was really, really tough. All the dogs and all the people came and the basketball players and all of them came and it was just lovely to see them."