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Bruins' Krejci misses Game 1, day to day with upper-body injury

Winslow Townson / USA Today Sports

Boston Bruins center David Krejci was announced as a late scratch from Game 1 against the Ottawa Senators.

Krejci, who did not practice Monday but was still expected to suit up, is listed as having an upper-body injury, per the team.

Head coach Bruce Cassidy added Krejci is considered day to day, with Game 2 set for Saturday.

In 82 games this season, Krejci recorded 23 goals and 31 assists while playing a second-line center role. He was replaced in the lineup by rookie Sean Kuraly.

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