BOSTON - One week after taking a violent hit to the head in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk joined his teammates for practice on Wednesday afternoon at TD Garden.
The 25-year-old blue liner has been in protocol since the smack from St. Louis forward Oskar Sundqvist - who was suspended one game for the hit - causing him to miss both games in St. Louis.
Grzelcyk, donning a maroon non-contact jersey, did not participate in every drill, but appeared to be in good spirits as he smiled and joked with his teammates. When the Charlestown native did join in, he seemed to be moving without hesitation and also took his familiar place on Boston's second power play unit towards the end of practice.
Grzelcyk Returns to Practice in Non-Contact Jersey
Blue liner's Game 5 status remains in question - as does Chara's


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Grzelcyk, Rask and Bergeron talk after practice

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Cassidy gives updates on Grzelcyk, Chara

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Vaakanainen skates with full team on Wednesday

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