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Johnny Boychuk a Game-Time Decision, Adam McQuaid Ruled Out for Game 1 Against Capitals

Found April 11, 2012 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Johnny Boychuk,  Tuukka Rask
TEAMS: Boston Bruins
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WILMINGTON, Mass. –- The Bruins wrapped up their final practice before the postseason Wednesday at Ristuccia Arena. Once again, defenseman Johnny Boychuk and goalie Tuukka Rask were on the ice with their teammates. But only Boychuk is expected to have a chance to be in the lineup for Game 1 against Washington Thursday at the Garden. Boychuk, who missed the final two games of the regular season with a mild left knee sprain, will be a game-time decision. "You keep seeing Johnny and Tuukka out there and they're doing much better," Bruins coach Claude Julien said. "Obviously with Johnny we...
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