Ottawa was in control for long stretches of Game 1, certainly playing well enough to win. The Bruins won the game 2-1, but became the first team in 23 years to win a playoff game without registering a shot on goal in a period. Boston has depth problems and injuries. Already missing injured defensemen Torey Krug and Brandon Carlo, Boston will be without blue-liner Colin Miller and center David Kreji is hurting. While Boston's blue line is in tatters, Ottawa gets a boost on defense with the return of Marc Method, who has been sidelined since March 23. Boston stole Game 1 but Ottawa has won six of the last seven meetings, including five of the last six in this building. Play Ottawa in Game 2.
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