Rick Nash returns to Bruins' lineup for Game 1 vs. Leafs
Boston Bruins forward Rick Nash will play in Game 1 against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday, head coach Bruce Cassidy confirmed.
It was an optional pregame skate this morning, but Bruce Cassidy confirms the Game 1 lineup:
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Marchand - Bergeron - Pastrnak
DeBrusk - Krejci - Rick Nash
Heinen - Acciari - Backes
Schaller - Kuraly - Wingels
Chara - McAvoy
Krug - Miller
Grzelcyk - McQuaid
Rask
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The Bruins acquired Nash prior to the trade deadline, but he hasn't played since March 17 due to a concussion. In his 11 games with Boston, he collected three goals and three assists.
Nash's return means rookie Ryan Donato will be a healthy scratch. Since joining the team late in the season, the 22-year-old collected five goals and four assists in 12 games.
The 33-year-old Nash has 15 goals and 41 points in 77 career playoff games as he begins the quest for his first Stanley Cup.
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