David Krejci's absence from Monday's practice was portrayed as maintenance-related.

Krejci's absence from Monday's practice was portrayed as maintenance-related by coach Claude Julien.

Analysis:

That said, Julien didn't confirm the center's status for Tuesday's game against the Sharks. "Hopefully we'll see him in the lineup tomorrow," Julien noted of Krejci on Monday. If Krejci is unable to play Tuesday, Frank Vatrano -- who has been on a roll in the AHL -- would be a candidate to enter the Bruins' lineup in a top-six role.