The Bruins outhit the Capitals 40-29 in Game 1 and hope to continue that strategy throughout the series.
Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara had four of the team's 40 hits in Game 1 of the series.BOSTON - The Boston Bruins elected not to have a morning skate as they prepare for Game 2 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal matchup with the Washington Capitals Saturday.
Game time is set for 3 p.m.
Defenseman Greg Zanon was one of a selected few who spoke to the media during pregame and said the Bruins needs to keep up with the physical attack.
In Game 1 Boston outhit Washington 40-29.
"We got to come out the same way, clean some areas of our game up, and play a little more consistently throughout the entire game. Our game is a physical game, we're going to come with the same type of effort and do what we can."
With defenseman Adam McQuaid still out with an eye injury, Bruins coach Claude Julien paired Zanon with Joe Corvo in Game 1 and the two worked very well together.
"We played a few games before the playoffs, he's a pretty easy guy to play with," Zanon said. "He skates really well and does great things with the puck. If I know I get into trouble I can give the puck over to him...we communicate well and I think we have the same understanding."
Both teams are looking to produce some more offense as Game 1 featured only one goal scored by Bruins center Chris Kelly 1:18 into overtime to lift Boston Thursday night.
The Bruins know adjustments need to be made especially in the blocked shot category as the Capitals frustrated the B's offense with 22 of them.
"We know they've got guys on the back end, even up front, that block a lot of shots. It's just being conscientious of it, knowing who's on the ice," Bruins forward Rich Peverley said. "(Karl) Alzner blocks a lot of shots and there's other guys that block a lot of shots. You've just got to be able to move around them and even just put them on net and try to create a rebound if you can't get a clear shot for a goal."
On the Capitals side forward Brooks Laich told reporters Friday that the team's going to have to open up and create space for forward Alex Ovechkin who was limited to one shot and 14:54 of ice time.
"When we get the puck, we have to skate," Laich told The Washington Post. "If we move the puck quick before they’re allowed to adjust their defense, whether it’s from the wing to the middle to the other wing, or diagonal all the way, there are some things we’re going to try tomorrow to open it up for him."
Capitals coach Dale Hunter told the media during pregame that there would be no lineup changes so expect the same lines to roll out.
UPDATE 2 p.m.: Bruins coach Claude Julien on David Krejci: "You'll see him on the ice."
He said that McQuaid is feeling better, but remains day-to-day and goalie Tuukka Rask is continuing to improve.
Possible Bruins lineup:
Forwards
Milan Lucic-David Krejci-Rich Peverley
Brad Marchand-Patrice Bergeron-Tyler Seguin
Benoit Pouliot-Chris Kelly-Brian Rolston
Daniel Paille-Gregory Campbell-Shawn Thornton
Defensemen
Zdeno Chara-Dennis Seidenberg
Andrew Ference-Johnny Boychuk
Greg Zanon-Joe Corvo
Goalies
Tim Thomas
Anton Khudobin
Healthy scratches: Jordan Caron, Mike Mottau
Injured: Adam McQuaid
Possible Capitals lineup: (via Washington Post)
Forwards
Alex Ovechkin-Brooks Laich-Troy Brouwer
Jason Chimera-Nicklas Backstrom-Alexander Semin
Matt Hendricks-Jay Beagle-Marcus Johansson
Keith Aucoin-Mathieu Perreault-Joel Ward
Defensemen
Karl Alzner-John Carlson
Roman Hamrlik-Mike Green
Jeff Schultz-Dennis Wideman
John Erskine-Dmitry Orlov
Goalies
Braden Holtby
Dany Sabourin
Healthy scratches: Cody Eakin, Jeff Halpern, Mike Knuble, Mattias Sjogren