East goalies know pressure is on
saves at big moments,” veteran winger Chris Kunitz said. “We have to do a better job for him and not give up those quality chances.”
Some things to watch today:
Rangers at Senators, Ottawa leads 1-0 (3 p.m. ET, NBC):
All eyes are on the crowd at Canadian Tire Centre after 16,744 fans — almost 2,000 below capacity — showed up for Game 1.
Though the arena being a half-hour from downtown continues to be an issue, a Saturday afternoon puck drop for Game 2 should make a difference.
Penguins at Capitals, Pittsburgh leads 1-0 (8 p.m. ET, NBC):
Carl Hagelin could return to the Penguins’ lineup after being out since mid-March with a lower-body injury. Coach Mike Sullivan called Hagelin a game-time decision after the speedy winger took part in a full-contact practice Friday and said he’s feeling good.
Seattle Mariners ace Felix Hernandez is expected to miss three to four weeks because of bursitis in his right shoulder.
Hernandez, 31, was placed on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday after he pitched only two innings in his start at Detroit the previous night. He allowed four runs and threw 48 pitches. Hernandez is 2-2 with a 4.73 ERA.
Outfielder Mitch Haniger, also injured Tuesday, has a Grade 2 sprain of his right oblique and is expected to be out three to four weeks. He’s batting .338 with four homers and 16 RBIs.
Outfielder Yoenis Cespedes was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring. Cespedes is hitting .270 with six homers and 10 RBIs. Lefthander Sean Gilmartin was recalled from Triple-A.
Shortstop Didi Gregorius was activated from the disabled list after recovering from a strained right shoulder, an injury sustained while playing for the Netherlands in last month’s World Baseball Classic. Infielder Pete Kozma was designated for assignment.
Reliever Sam Dyson was reinstated from the 10-day DL (bruised right hand). Right-hander Anthony Bass was sent to Triple-A.
Outfielder Joey Rickard (sprained left finger) was activated from the 10-day DL, and left-hander Paul Fry was sent to Triple-A.
Jose Abreu was out of the starting lineup Friday with a strained right hip flexor. The first baseman sustained the injury Wednesday when he slipped while trying to field a grounder.
Retired Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully will be inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor before the May 3 game against the Giants. Scully, 89, will join Roy Campanella, Don Drysdale, Junior Gilliam, Sandy Koufax, Pee Wee Reese, Jackie Robinson, Duke Snider, Don Sutton and former managers Walter Alston and Tom Lasorda in the Ring of Honor.
San Francisco recorded its 500th consecutive sellout at AT&T Park on Thursday, extending its NL record. The major league record of 794 straight regular-season sellouts was set by the Red Sox from 2003-2013.
With Huston Street and Cam Bedrosian injured, former starter Bud Norris is blossoming as a closer. Norris has four saves. “He’s walking around like a closer,” manager Mike Scioscia said.
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