ARLINGTON, Va. -- The status of Washington Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner remains unclear for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Second Round against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday (7:30 p.m. ET; NBCSN, SN, TVA Sports 2).
"We're not there yet," Capitals coach Barry Trotz said Wednesday when asked if it was possible Alzner will play in Game 1. "Until we know 100 percent that he's able to go, then there's no decision."
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