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. “I think that those guys will be able to get their game going, but we’re going to need that primary scoring.”

Trotz coached Washington to its first Stanley Cup title in franchise history in 2018, then left in a contract dispute. Trotz went to the Islanders, while the Capitals hired his top assistant, Todd Reirden, as head coach. This is the first time they've faced off in a playoff series since. "I think it will be a hell of a series," Trotz said. “Both teams are well-equipped to go at each other.”

Washington shook off a shootout loss to Tampa Bay and a regulation loss to Philadelphia to continue its years-long dominance of Boston. The Capitals have now won 17 of their past 19 games against the Bruins and by earning the third seed cannot play the top-seeded Flyers until the conference final. “I think we're building our game,” Wilson said. “We're feeling good about it. We've got to keep building.”will be ready for Game 1 against the Islanders after missing the all of round-robin play with an injury. The 30-year-old defenceman went down to the ice awkwardly in Washington’s exhibition game vs. Carolina on July 29 and has practiced but not played since.

 

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Maybe Bruins are playing possum . If they continue playing like this , they will be heading home soon

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