You can't shoot if you don't score, a mantra the Boston Bruins do not need to be reminded of after winning their postseason opener at Ottawa despite matching a dubious mark in the process. Boston can put a stranglehold on its Eastern Conference first-round series when it visits the Senators in Game 2 on Saturday afternoon.

Washington Capitals coach Barry Trotz insisted that the series opener provided a "really good wakeup call" while Toronto Maple Leafs bench boss Mike Babcock told reporters his team's physical play could provide the Presidents' Trophy winners with some sleepless nights. Toronto looks to avenge letting an early two-goal lead go by the boards and even its Eastern Conference first-round series with Washington on Saturday when the clubs play Game 2 at the Verizon Center.

The Chicago Blackhawks cruised to the top seed in the Western Conference, clinching early enough to withstand a season-ending four-game skid. Whether that contributed to their slow start in the playoff opener remains to be seen when the Blackhawks host the Nashville Predators on Saturday night in Game 2 of their first-round series.

While Mark Giordano may have unwittingly levied the first shot with his knee-on-knee hit on fellow defenseman Cam Fowler earlier this month, Anaheim Ducks veteran Ryan Getzlaf delivered his own message by lowering the boom on the Calgary Flames captain in the late stages of a series-opening victory. Buoyed by that big hit, the streaking Ducks vie for their 29th consecutive home win over the Flames on Saturday when the Pacific Division rivals play Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round se