BOSTON — Boston Bruins defenseman Torey Krug has injured his ankle and is expected to miss up to at least three weeks, the team announced on Monday.
Update from Don Sweeney:
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Torey Krug suffered a left ankle injury unrelated to his previous fracture. He will be in a boot for three weeks and be re-evaluated then. pic.twitter.com/L8PRZm9bgk
Krug injured his left ankle during the first period of the Bruins preseason game against the Philadelphia Flyers on September 29.
🎥 Torey Krug on his ankle injury: "It’s frustrating, it’s unfortunate, very unlucky, and kind of a freak thing. But it’s part of it and you just gotta work through it and have the right attitude and continue to work." pic.twitter.com/RaJZuTcpDw
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General Manager Don Sweeney said Krug would be in a boot for three weeks and then be re-evaluated.
He added that this injury is not related to his previous fracture.
"It’s frustrating, it’s unfortunate, very unlucky, and kind of a freak thing," said Krug. "But it’s part of it and you just gotta work through it and have the right attitude and continue to work."
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