SPORTS

Patrice Bergeron misses Bruins' morning skate ahead of Game 6

The Canadian Press Published Monday, June 24, 2013 12:05PM EDT

Boston Bruins centre Patrice Bergeron (37) looks to score against Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) in the first period during Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals on June 22, 2013 in Chicago. Bergeron left the game with an injury in the second period and did not return. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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BOSTON -- Bruins centre Patrice Bergeron did not take part in the morning skate ahead of Game 6 of the Stanley Cup on Monday night.

Bergeron is listed day-to-day after leaving Game 5 on Saturday night with an undisclosed injury.

Carl Soderberg took Bergeron's place between Jaromir Jagr and Brad Marchand at the skate. He also filled in for Bergeron after the Bruin went to hospital during the last game.

Bergeron's morning absence does not mean he is out for the game. The Bruins could be resting him -- or trying to keep the Blackhawks guessing. Bruins coach Claude Julien said Bergeron will dress for the pre-game warmup and added he feels confident the forward will play.

Chicago, whose morning skate followed Boston's, leads the final three games to two. Captain Jonathan Toews was on the ice for the Hawks' skate, a good indication he will play in Game 6. He did rushes with usual linemates Bryan Bickell and Patrick Kane.

Toews left Game 5 with what coach Joel Quenneville called an upper-body injury. Quenneville said Sunday he was "optimistic" Towes could play.

The heat will literally be on both teams. The forecast high for Boston on Monday is 33 C.

There was a thin layer of fog on the ice when the Bruins started their morning skate.