Capitals coach Barry Trotz didn’t even wait for the question about Karl Alzner’s health to be asked.
“Same lineup as Game 6 against Toronto,” Trotz said. “There’s your one question.”
Alzner (upper body) is out Thursday in Game 1 against the Pittsburgh Penguins as the Capitals defenseman is set to miss his fifth straight game.
Trotz said Alzner is still “day-to-day and progressing,” but added Alzner needed medical clearance before he returns to game action.
“Yeah, we’re not going to put him at risk,” Trotz said.
Alzner, though, has participated in practice since Friday.