By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff

WILMINGTON – The Bruins have started their practice at Ristuccia Arena in preparation for Game 2.

Rich Peverley, a healthy scratch in Game 1, is practicing on the third line with Chris Kelly and Jaromir Jagr. Kaspars Daugavins, the No. 3 left wing on Wednesday, is one of three spare forwards along with Carl Soderberg and Jay Pandolfo.

After practice, Claude Julien did not commit to his Game 2 lineup. But Julien acknowledged that Peverley can still play an important role.

“I don’t think we intended on sitting him out the whole time,” Julien said. “We started off with a lineup that we thought was deserving of starting the last game. We have an opportunity here moving forward to decide what we want to do.”

Andrew Ference will not play tomorrow after being suspended for his illegal check to Mikhail Grabovski’s head.

The Bruins have split up the power pairing of Zdeno Chara and Dennis Seidenberg. Chara is practicing with Adam McQuaid. Seidenberg has shifted to the left side and is paired with Johnny Boychuk on the No. 2 duo. Wade Redden and Dougie Hamilton are the third pair.

Julien also declined to finalize Hamilton’s inclusion into the Game 2 lineup. But it appears the rookie will make his NHL playoff debut tomorrow.

“I’ve done a lot of bike rides, practices here, and working out too,” said Hamilton, a healthy scratch in five of the final eight regular-season games. “I feel good. If I get the opportunity, I’m ready.”

Today’s lineup:

Milan Lucic-David Krejci-Nathan Horton
Brad Marchand-Patrice Bergeron-Tyler Seguin
Rich Peverley-Chris Kelly-Jaromir Jagr
Daniel Paille-Gregory Campbell-Shawn Thornton
Jay Pandolfo-Carl Soderberg-Kaspars Daugavins

Zdeno Chara-Adam McQuaid
Dennis Seidenberg-Johnny Boychuk
Wade Redden-Dougie Hamilton
Andrew Ference-Aaron Johnson

Tuukka Rask
Anton Khudobin

By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff

The NHL has suspended Bruins defenseman Andrew Ference for one game. The Department of Player Safety ruled that Ference threw an illegal check to the head of Toronto's Mikhail Grabovski in the first period of Wednesday night’s 4-1 Bruins win.

NHL disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan noted that the hit was not defensive in nature. Ference was in control of the play when he lunged toward Grabovski with his left arm and shoulder. Ference made Grabovski’s head the principal point of contact, Shanahan said. Grabovski did not change the position of his head prior to the collision.

Grabovski was not injured on Wednesday night’s play.

Ference was considered a repeat offender. He was suspended three games last year for boarding Ryan McDonagh.

Without Ference for Game 2 Saturday, the Bruins will consider multiple options.

Ference was paired with Johnny Boychuk in Game 1.

The Bruins have four left-shot defensemen (Zdeno Chara, Dennis Seidenberg, Wade Redden, Aaron Johnson) and three right-shot defensemen (Boychuk, Adam McQuaid, Dougie Hamilton).

They could recall Matt Bartkowski from Providence and pair him with either Boychuk or McQuaid. That would allow Chara and Seidenberg to stay together against Phil Kessel. If Johnson plays, the ex-Blue Jacket could be paired with Boychuk, allowing the Chara-Seidenberg and Redden-McQuaid pairs to remain intact.

If they opt for Hamilton, Chara and Seidenberg would not skate together. Chara and Boychuk would be the likely top duo. Seidenberg would shift back to the left side and play with Hamilton. Redden and McQuaid would be the No. 3 pairing.

By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff

The Maple Leafs should be better in Game 2. They can’t be much worse than they were in Game 1.

“It’s a good team,” said Bruins coach Claude Julien. “I’ve been extremely impressed with the direction the Leafs have gone this year. Sure, Randy [Carlyle] has done a great job and the players have bought in. It just goes to show when you play as a team what can happen.

"That’s why I’m standing here and telling you right now that we’re not overconfident. None of that stuff. We know it’s going to be a tough series. We’re going to have to grind it out.”

For now, Julien is progressing as if defenseman Andrew Ference will be available in Game 2. If Ference is suspended for his hit on Toronto's Mikhail Grabovski in Game 1, the Bruins have other options on defense.

* Today was an off day for the Bruins. They are scheduled to practice tomorrow at Ristuccia Arena at 10:30 a.m.

By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff

Andrew Ference will have a disciplinary hearing on the phone today with Brendan Shanahan. The call will center on Ference’s check to the head of Mikhail Grabovski in the first period of last night’s 4-1 Bruins win.

On the play, both players pursued the puck in the corner. Ference’s left elbow appeared to catch Grabovski on the side of the head. Grabovski hit the deck but was not injured. No penalty was called.

When asked about the incident after the game, Ference said he couldn’t recall the play.

Ference is the team’s left-side defenseman on the second pairing. If Ference is suspended, either Aaron Johnson or Dougie Hamilton would dress.

If Johnson plays, the left-shot defenseman could be paired with Johnny Boychuk in Ference’s spot. If Hamilton dresses, Boychuk would most likely move up with Zdeno Chara. Dennis Seidenberg, Chara’s partner, would switch to the left side and skate with Hamilton. The third pair of Wade Redden and Adam McQuaid would remain intact.

Ference is not considered a repeat offender. Ference was fined for his obscene gesture during the first round of the 2011 playoffs against Montreal.

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By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff

Based on pregame warmups:

James van Riemsdyk-Tyler Bozak-Phil Kessel
Joffrey Lupul-Mikhail Grabovski-Nikolai Kulemin
Clarke MacArthur-Nazem Kadri-Leo Komarov
Frazer McLaren-Jay McClement-Colton Orr

Carl Gunnarsson-Dion Phaneuf
Mark Fraser-Cody Franson
John-Michael Liles-Mike Kostka

James Reimer
Ben Scrivens

By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff

Based on pregame warmups:

Milan Lucic-David Krejci-Nathan Horton
Brad Marchand-Patrice Bergeron-Tyler Seguin
Kaspars Daugavins-Chris Kelly-Jaromir Jagr
Daniel Paille-Gregory Campbell-Shawn Thornton

Zdeno Chara-Dennis Seidenberg
Andrew Ference-Johnny Boychuk
Wade Redden-Adam McQuaid

Tuukka Rask
Anton Khudobin

* James Reimer will start in goal for the Leafs.

By Michael Vega, Globe Staff

After missing the last two regular-season games with an upper-body injury suffered last Wednesday at Tampa Bay, Toronto's top centerman, Tyler Bozak, is expected to be back in the lineup for the Maple Leafs Wednesday night in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Bruins.

Bozak, who centers Toronto's top line between James van Riemsdyk and Phil Kessel, tied for fifth in team scoring this season with 28 points (12 goals, 16 assists). During Wednesday's morning skate at TD Garden, Bozak, 27, said nothing was going to keep him from making the first NHL playoff appearance of his career.

"No, not really,'' said Bozak, who practiced taking faceoffs with former Northeastern coach Greg Cronin, now an assistant with the Leafs, who dropped the puck. "We've worked hard as a group and as a team in here, and there’d be nothing worse than having to sit back and watch the most important time of the year.

"I’m excited that I healed up quicker and I’m just excited to get this under way. It’s going to be a fun experience.''

By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff

Nathan Horton will be a game-time decision for Game 1 of the playoffs tonight, Bruins coach Claude Julien said. Horton didn’t play the last five games of the regular season because of an upper-body injury.

It’s a good bet Horton will play, based on the morning skate. Horton took regular line rushes with Milan Lucic and David Krejci.

The more uncertain lineup spot is the No. 3 left wing. Kaspars Daugavins practiced on the third line Tuesday. Rich Peverley was a spare forward. Both skated on the third line this morning, with Daugavins taking the first shift.

Daugavins played efficiently in the last two games. Daugavins is a left-shot forward. Peverley, a right shot, would have to play his off wing. However, Peverley has playoff experience and would be skating alongside Chris Kelly, his longtime center. Peverley can also take faceoffs.

* The healthy scratches will be Dougie Hamilton, Aaron Johnson, Carl Soderberg, and Jay Pandolfo. All four stayed on the ice for extra work after their teammates retreated to the dressing room.

By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff

Good morning from TD Garden, where the Bruins will launch the 2013 playoffs tonight against the Maple Leafs.

Nathan Horton practiced Tuesday for the first time since suffering an upper-body injury on April 20. Horton could be available tonight to play alongside usual linemates Milan Lucic and David Krejci.

Rich Peverley, a playoff regular, could be a healthy scratch. Peverley was a spare forward in Tuesday’s practice. Kaspars Daugavins took regular shifts on the No. 3 line with Chris Kelly and Jaromir Jagr.

Puck drop: 7 p.m.

TV/radio info: NESN (Jack Edwards, Andy Brickley, Naoko Funayama),98.5 The Sports Hub (Dave Goucher, Bob Beers)

Records: Leafs 0-0, Bruins 0-0

Projected Leafs lineup (courtesy of the Toronto Star):

James van Riemsdyk-Tyler Bozak-Phil Kessel
Joffrey Lupul-Mikhail Grabovski-Nikolai Kulemin
Clarke MacArthur-Nazem Kadri-Matt Frattin
Leo Komarov-Jay McClement-Colton Orr

Carl Gunnarsson-Dion Phaneuf
Mark Fraser-Cody Franson
John-Michael Liles-Ryan O’Byrne

James Reimer
Ben Scrivens

Healthy scratches: Joe Colborne, Frazer McLaren, Ryan Hamilton, Jake Gardiner, Mike Kostka

Projected Bruins lineup:

Milan Lucic-David Krejci-Nathan Horton
Brad Marchand-Patrice Bergeron-Tyler Seguin
Kaspars Daugavins-Chris Kelly-Jaromir Jagr
Daniel Paille-Gregory Campbell-Shawn Thornton

Zdeno Chara-Dennis Seidenberg
Andrew Ference-Johnny Boychuk
Wade Redden-Adam McQuaid

Tuukka Rask
Anton Khudobin

Healthy scratches: Dougie Hamilton, Aaron Johnson, Rich Peverley, Carl Soderberg, Jay Pandolfo

Storylines: Wade Redden is expected to play tonight on the third defensive pair with Adam McQuaid. The Bruins traded a conditional 2014 seventh-round pick to St. Louis for Redden. The condition was that it would become a sixth-round selection if Redden appeared in one playoff game… McQuaid will make his first postseason appearance since 2011. McQuaid missed last year’s playoffs because of a concussion… The primary question with the Maple Leafs is the availability of Tyler Bozak. The top-line center didn’t play the last two games because of an upper-body injury. If Bozak can play, he should slot in between James van Riemsdyk and Phil Kessel… Kelly Sutherland and Chris Lee will be the referees. Jean Morin and Scott Driscoll will be the linesmen.

By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff

Good morning from TD Garden, where the Bruins are going through their first practice prior to tomorrow’s Game 1 against Toronto.

Nathan Horton, out for five games because of an upper-body injury, is practicing for the first time. Horton is in his usual spot with Milan Lucic and David Krejci.

“I’m doing good,” Horton said after practice. “It’s nice to be back out there again. I’ve been working hard. I’m feeling good.”

Carl Soderberg should be the healthy scratch if Horton is available tomorrow. Soderberg is on a spare line with Jay Pandolfo with Rich Peverley. Kaspars Daugavins is on the third line with Chris Kelly and Jaromir Jagr.

“I’m really excited,” Daugavins said. “If I play tomorrow, I have to keep going the same way I played the last two games. Make sure the legs are going, get pucks deep, win my battles, and take pucks to the net. I’m playing with two great players. So hopefully we’ll get some offense going and be good on defense. It’s a good chance to prove myself again.”

Today’s lineup:

Milan Lucic-David Krejci-Nathan Horton
Brad Marchand-Patrice Bergeron-Tyler Seguin
Kaspars Daugavins-Chris Kelly-Jaromir Jagr
Daniel Paille-Gregory Campbell-Shawn Thornton
Jay Pandolfo-Carl Soderberg-Rich Peverley

Zdeno Chara-Dennis Seidenberg
Andrew Ference-Johnny Boychuk
Wade Redden-Adam McQuaid
Aaron Johnson-Dougie Hamilton

Tuukka Rask
Anton Khudobin

PP1: Zdeno Chara, Jaromir Jagr, Tyler Seguin, Patrice Bergeron, Milan Lucic.
PP2: Dennis Seidenberg, Wade Redden, David Krejci, Nathan Horton, Brad Marchand.

The NHL announced the playoff schedule on NHL Network Sunday night. The Bruins-Maple Leafs first-round series goes as follows:

Game 1: Wednesday at Boston, 7 p.m.
Game 2: Saturday at Boston, 7 p.m.
Game 3: May 6 at Toronto, 7 p.m.
Game 4: May 8 at Toronto, 7 p.m.
Game 5: May 10 at Boston, 7 p.m.-x
Game 6: May 12 at Toronto, TBA-x
Game 7: May 13 at Boston, TBA-x
All games on NESN. Games 1-2 also on CNBC, Games 3-4 also on NHL Network.
x-if necessary

The rest of the NHL playoff schedule can be found on the league's website.

By Matt Pepin, Boston.com Staff

The Bruins will face the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the NHL playoffs.

The Bruins, following a 4-2 loss in their regular-season finale vs. the Ottawa Senators Sunday night at TD Garden, are the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference. Montreal won the Northeast Division and is the No. 2 seed.

The Senators ended up as the seventh seed and will face the Canadiens in the first round.

The Eastern Conference playoff matchups are:

• No. 1 Pittsburgh vs. No. 8 New York Islanders


• No 2. Montreal vs. No. 7 Ottawa


• No. 3 Washington vs. No. 6 New York Rangers


• No. 4 Boston vs. No. 5 Toronto

The Bruins faced Toronto four times in the regular season and won three of those matchups.

Bruins playoff schedule
Game 1: Wednesday at Boston, 7 p.m.
Game 2: Saturday at Boston, 7 p.m.
Game 3: May 6 at Toronto, 7 p.m.
Game 4: May 8 at Toronto, 7 p.m.
Game 5: May 10 at Boston, 7 p.m.-x
Game 6: May 12 at Toronto, TBA-x
Game 7: May 13 at Boston, TBA-x
x-if necessary

The rest of the NHL playoff schedule can be found on the league's website.

By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff

The Bruins announced their 2013 season awards before Sunday's game vs. Ottawa.

Patrice Bergeron won the Eddie Shore Award for exceptional hustle and determination. Bergeron also won the Elizabeth Dufresne Trophy for outstanding performance during home games.

Gregory Campbell was named the receipt of the John P. Bucyk Award for best charitable contributions.

The Three Stars were Tuukka Rask (first), Bergeron (second), and Tyler Seguin (third).

All done at the Garden. Kyle Turris closes out with empty-netter with 36.5 seconds remaining. Bruins finish in fourth place in Eastern Conference. Will play Toronto in first round.

16:26 3d period, Senators 3-2: Ottawa pulls ahead. Jean-Gabriel Pageau scores on rebound of Marc Methot shot. Bruins on track for meeting with Leafs.

14:02 3d period, 2-2: Jakob Silfverberg had an open net. But couldn’t corral puck and fire promptly. Bruins catch a break. Breathless stuff.

7:21 3d period, 2-2: Money save by Tuukka Rask. Kicks out Erik Condra on partial break.

1:39 3d period, 2-2: Delay. Linesman Derek Amell off for equipment repair.

0:14 3d period, 2-2: All tied up. Dennis Seidenberg with off-wing slapper. Gets through Robin Lehner somehow. Lehner not inspiring confidence.

20:00 2d period, Senators 2-1: Huge power-play goal by Rich Peverley. Momentum going into third. Robin Lehner looking human.

19:56 2d period, Senators 2-1: Life for Bruins. Wade Redden takes huge wallop on boards from Marc Methot before dishing to Rich Peverley. Sharp-angle shot beats Robin Lehner. Has to stop that.

18:00 2d period, Senators 2-0: Holding on Cory Conacher. Critical PP coming up for Bruins.

16:30 2d period, Senators 2-0: Money save by Robin Lehner on Milan Lucic. Odd-man rush for Lucic and Kaspars Daugavins.

14:30 2d period, Senators 2-0: Bruins losing steam. Jean-Gabriel Pageau with a good chance in front.

10:33 2d period, Senators 2-0: Jared Cowen with point one-timer past Tuukka Rask. Kaspars Daugavins without stick. Looked like stoppable shot. Meanwhile, Tyler Seguin misses net with slapper before goal at other end.

7:36 2d period, Senators 1-0: Bruins applying hardest push so far. Getting some good looks on goal. Have to keep pressing.

5:31 2d period, Senators 1-0: Robin Lehner gloves Johnny Boychuk slapper. Carl Soderberg in position for rebound.

2:59 2d period, Senators 1-0: Chance for Bruins. Robin Lehner kicks out Patrice Bergeron one-timer. Tyler Seguin in neighborhood for rebound, but can’t tuck it in.

20:00 1st period, Senators 1-0: Brad Marchand with hit on Erik Karlsson after whistle. That’s been bubbling all game. Ottawa will start second on power play after Marchand tagged for slashing. Very selfish penalty.

18:36 1st period, Senators 1-0: Varsity bout. Milan Lucic vs. Chris Neil. Looked like Neil wanted payback for Lucic hit on Turris. Wicked swings and connections by both bruisers.

16:59 1st period, Senators 1-0: Erik Condra brushes off Johnny Boychuk hit. Goes to net and follows up a Jean-Gabriel Pageau shot.

15:27 1st period, 0-0: Temper, temper. Kyle Turris doesn’t like a Milan Lucic hit. Gives Lucic a slash. Lucic whacks back.

14:46 1st period, 0-0: One of better scoring chances for Bruins. Brad Marchand jamming in front of net. Robin Lehner stuffs Tyler Seguin’s slot slapper.

9:55 1st period, 0-0: Kaspars Daugavins with some tricky business around the net. Almost tucks one past his former team. Lots of skill with the puck.

2:53 1st period, 0-0: Nice play by Brad Marchand. Draws hooking penalty on Patrick Wiercioch by driving with puck.

0:00 1st period, 0-0: Dougie Hamilton, Aaron Johnson, and Jay Pandolfo are the healthy scratches.

By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff

Based on pregame warmups:

Milan Lucic-David Krejci-Kaspars Daugavins
Brad Marchand-Patrice Bergeron-Tyler Seguin
Carl Soderberg-Chris Kelly-Rich Peverley
Daniel Paille-Gregory Campbell-Shawn Thornton

Zdeno Chara-Dennis Seidenberg
Andrew Ference-Johnny Boychuk
Wade Redden-Adam McQuaid

Tuukka Rask
Anton Khudobin

* Robin Lehner (4-3-4, 2.22 GAA, .936 save percentage) will start in goal for the Senators.

By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff

The Bruins will close out the regular season tonight against the Senators at TD Garden. Tonight is the rescheduled game that was postponed on April 15 following the Boston Marathon bombings.

The Bruins can win the Northeast Division title and the second seed of the Eastern Conference with a regulation victory. They would play the Islanders in the first round.

If the Bruins win in overtime or the shootout, they would finish in second in the East and play Ottawa in the first round.

If the Bruins lose in any fashion (regulation, overtime, shootout), they will finish in fourth place and play Toronto.

Both teams will be looking to win. If the Senators lose in regulation, they will be the No. 8 seed and play Pittsburgh, the hands-down best team in the conference.

Puck drop: 7 p.m.

TV/radio info: NESN (Jack Edwards, Andy Brickley, Naoko Funayama),98.5 The Sports Hub (Dave Goucher, Bob Beers)

Records: Senators 24-17-6, Bruins 28-13-6

Projected Bruins lineup:

Milan Lucic-David Krejci-Rich Peverley
Brad Marchand-Patrice Bergeron-Tyler Seguin
Carl Soderberg-Chris Kelly-Kaspars Daugavins
Daniel Paille-Gregory Campbell-Shawn Thornton

Zdeno Chara-Dennis Seidenberg
Andrew Ference-Johnny Boychuk
Wade Redden-Adam McQuaid

Tuukka Rask
Anton Khudobin

Healthy scratches: Aaron Johnson, Dougie Hamilton, Jay Pandolfo

Storylines: It’s possible that Jaromir Jagr, out against Washington last night because of flu-like symptoms, could return to the lineup tonight. If so, Kaspars Daugavins would be the healthy scratch… The Bruins are 4-0-0 against Ottawa this season. But the games have been tight. It would not be an easy first-round match for the Bruins… The Bruins are 13-1-0 against the Senators in their last 14 games… Gregory Campbell, Andrew Ference, Tyler Seguin, and Zdeno Chara should play in their 48th games. They would be the only four Bruins not to miss a game… Chris Rooney and Steve Kozari will be the referees. Derek Amell and Tim Nowak will be the linesmen.

By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff

With a regulation win over Ottawa at TD Garden, the Bruins will finish with 64 points and clinch the No. 2 seed. That would set up a postseason meeting between the Bruins and the Islanders, arguably the most desired of the three possible opponents. The Islanders last appeared in the playoffs in 2006-07.

If the Bruins win in overtime or a shootout, the Bruins would claim the second seed and play Ottawa in the first round. The Bruins are 4-0-0 against the Senators this season.

If the Bruins lose in any fashion (regulation, overtime, shootout), they will finish in fourth place and play the Maple Leafs. A fourth-place finish would set up a second-round showdown against Pittsburgh, assuming no upsets take place. Like all teams, the Bruins want no part of the Penguins.

All done in DC. Eric Fehr with PPG to close it out.

1:40 OT, 2-2: Hooking call on Zdeno Chara. Caps seeking third PPG.

20:00 3d period, 2-2: Overtime. Bruins get one point. Regardless of Montreal outcome tonight, Bruins can still lock up second place in East tomorrow.

18:21 3d period, 2-2: Power play for Bruins. Mike Green off for hooking.

17:28 3d period, 2-2: Delay. Zdeno Chara hit on Nicklas Backstrom takes out pane of glass. Meanwhile, Brad Marchand trading shots with Alex Ovechkin. Marchand and Ovechkin off.

8:13 3d period, 2-2: Another Bruins penalty. Adam McQuaid off for interference. Legit call.

7:21 3d period, 2-2: All tied up. Mike Green with his second PPG. Untimely penalty by Rich Peverley puts Bruins down a man. Green goes with one-timer.

5:26 3d period, Bruins 2-1: Mike Green with PP snapper from right point. Tuukka Rask hot after giving up that one. Looked like Rask lost sight of release. Green’s shot beats Rask far side.

20:00 2d period, Bruins 2-0: Tuukka Rask continues to sparkle. Kicked out Mike Green during second-period power play to give Rich Peverley scoring chance at other end.

7:49 2d period, Bruins 2-0: Andrew Ference joins rush and snaps wrister past Braden Holtby. Good speed through neutral zone by Milan Lucic with puck. Lucic drives to net, takes John Carlson with him, opens up shooting lane for Ference.

5:23 2d period, Bruins 1-0: Braden Holtby quick to kick out Daniel Paille’s shot. Good work by fourth line. That line should stick for Game 1.

20:00 1st period, Bruins 1-0: Good pace to first period from both clubs. Both teams playing game the right way. Tuukka Rask quick and sharp.

17:43 1st period, Bruins 1-0: John Erskine nearly takes off David Krejci’s leg with open-ice hit. Clean check. Krejci OK.

9:59 1st period, Bruins 1-0: Off the draw, Milan Lucic snaps shot off Karl Alzner’s skate and past Braden Holtby. David Krejci beat Mike Ribeiro on faceoff.

8:00 1st period, 0-0: Tuukka Rask stops Marcus Johansson on breakaway. Yard sale after Zdeno Chara and Dennis Seidenberg collide.

0:00 1st period, 0-0: Dougie Hamilton, Aaron Johnson, and Jay Pandolfo are the healthy scratches.

By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff

Based on pregame warmups:

Milan Lucic-David Krejci-Rich Peverley
Brad Marchand-Patrice Bergeron-Tyler Seguin
Carl Soderberg-Chris Kelly-Kaspars Daugavins
Daniel Paille-Gregory Campbell-Shawn Thornton

Zdeno Chara-Dennis Seidenberg
Andrew Ference-Johnny Boychuk
Wade Redden-Adam McQuaid

Tuukka Rask
Anton Khudobin

* Braden Holtby (22-12-1, 2.61 GAA, .919 save percentage) will start in goal for the Capitals.