Fansided · Jun 11, 2019
Boston Bruins: Should we expect a Matt Grzelcyk return for Game 7?
Boston Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk was injured back in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. He has been seen practising since in a red non-contact jersey, likely still under concussion protocol.
Since the hit by Oskar Sundqvist that saw Matt Grzelcyk leave Game 2, it’s been well-known that he was ‘under protocol’ which points to being under ongoing assessment by the Boston Bruins medical staff for any symptoms of concussion.
The fact that this is now expected behaviour within the modern-day NHL is great news. It’s a sign that the bravado of yesteryear; when you were knocked out on the ice but still expected to shake it off and make your next shift, is slowly fading away.