UPDATE: Jeffrey was made a healthy scratch by coach Dan Bylsma. He chose to dress seven defensemen instead.
PHILADELPHIA -- As he was unstrapping both of his knee braces, Dustin Jeffrey spoke about his level of excitement and anticipation heading into what will could possibly be his first career NHL playoff game.
Jeffrey played in 26 regular-season games, but he was limited this season after having surgery to repair a torn ACL last April. He's good to go now, and the Penguins need him with three forwards suspended.
"It's been an intense series, lots of action both ways with physical stuff and the goals," Jeffrey told NHL.com. "To jump in is pretty exciting."
Jeffrey insisted that he will not be overwhelmed by the magnitude of the moment, the crowd, or the speed of the game.
"One of my biggest attributes is my hockey sense and being able to read plays," he said. "It's going to be fast and physical, but once you get that first shift under your belt you should be able to read the plays."
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Conference Quarterfinals: Penguins vs Flyers
Jeffrey ready for first taste of playoff action
Wednesday, 04.18.2012 / 2:25 PM
By Dan Rosen - NHL.com Senior Writer / Penguins vs. Flyers series blog
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