Bruins Star Defenseman Torey Krug Lands on IR With Upper-Body Injury
By Jerry Trotta
The Boston Bruins have just disclosed a discouraging update on one of their stars following the NHL's Christmas break.
On Friday, the team announced that they've placed stalwart defenseman Torey Krug on injured reserve with what is being described as an upper-body injury.
Bruins place Torey Krug on IR with upper-body injury. https://t.co/9SfHPcD30h pic.twitter.com/bmUa3OJNGg
— theScore (@theScore) December 27, 2019
Krug leads all Bruins blue-liners with five goals and 21 assists for 26 points this season. He suffered the injury in Boston's 7-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Monday night, when winger Tom Wilson blindsided him as he was carrying the puck.
Torey Krug takes a heavy hit from Tom Wilson and heads down the tunnel. pic.twitter.com/P2ra99HjiD
— Conor Ryan (@ConorRyan_93) December 24, 2019
That didn't look like much, but it would be downright foolish to question the toughness of a hockey player, especially a defender of Krug's pedigree.
In a corresponding roster move, Boston recalled defenseman Steven Kampker from Providence. The 31-year-old has appeared in four games for the Bruins in 2019.
#NHLBruins defenseman Torey Krug placed on IR after big hit from Caps' Tom Wilson, and Steve Kampfer called up from Providence to take his roster spot ? -@HackswithHaggs https://t.co/LdZorxtJPE pic.twitter.com/e6UoHGSdWU
— NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSBoston) December 27, 2019
This news truly couldn't come at a worst time for head coach Bruce Cassidy, as his side won just two of their 10 last fixtures leading up to the holiday hiatus.
They'll look to rally as they take their Atlantic Division-leading 53 points into Friday night's clash against the Buffalo Sabres.