Unfortunate Injury Update Hits The Boston Bruins

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Hunter Bowman
November 14, 2023 (10:09)

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Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic is experiencing a setback in his recovery from an ankle injury, delaying his return to the ice beyond the initially projected timeline.

Head coach Jim Montgomery provided an update on Lucic's rehabilitation during Monday's practice, stating,

"Looch is not going as quick as we expected, so he's maybe a week behind where we expected, but it's not dramatic."

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Lucic has been out of action since October 21, following a game against the Los Angeles Kings where he took a Derek Forbort slapshot to the ankle. Despite attempts to return the next day against the Anaheim Ducks, he has been on long-term injury reserve since October 27. While technically eligible to come off LTIR for the Saturday game against the Montreal Canadiens, his return seems unlikely.

Standing at 6-foot-3 and weighing 236 pounds, Lucic, who rejoined the Bruins this season, has contributed two assists in four games. The veteran player, renowned for his earlier stint with the Bruins from 2007-08 to 2014-15, played a vital role in the team's 2010-11 Stanley Cup victory, showcasing his prowess with 30 goals and 32 assists in that standout season.

In addition to Lucic, the Bruins are grappling with other absences, including forward Morgan Geekie and defenseman Matt Grzelcyk, both sidelined due to shoulder injuries. Grzelcyk, in particular, finds himself on long-term injured reserve.

Source: Bruinsinsider

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NOVEMBRE 14 | 165 ANSWERS
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Is Milan Lucic's prolonged recovery a cause for concern for the Boston Bruins?
Yes 78 47.3 %
No 87 52.7 %
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POLL
NOVEMBRE 14 \| 165 ANSWERS Unfortunate Injury Update Hits The Boston Bruins Is Milan Lucic's prolonged recovery a cause for concern for the Boston Bruins?
Yes	78	47.3 %
No	87	52.7 %
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