ARLINGTON, Va. --Washington Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner missed practice for a second consecutive day because of maintenance but is expected to play in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Second Round against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Verizon Center on Thursday (8 p.m. ET; NBCSN, TVA Sports).
Capitals coach Barry Trotz said Alzner put a lot into the first-round series against the Philadelphia Flyers and wanted him to get an extra day of rest before the next round started. Though Trotz said he has no concerns about Alzner's availability for Game 1, he did say he was injured.
Capitals' Alzner likely for Game 1
Washington defenseman took two days off for maintenance
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