Jan 30, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Boston Bruins defenseman Jeremy Lauzon (55), Bruins left wing Nick Ritchie (21), Washington Capitals right wing Richard Panik (14), and Capitals defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk (57) battle for the puck in the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
The Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals face each other tonight at Capital One Arena at 7:15 p.m. in the NHL’s first playoff game of the 2021 postseason.
Nobody would be surprised if this game series went the full seven games to decide a winner, but one of the areas where this series could be decided is on special teams.