Take a big sigh of relief, Sens fans.

Ottawa Senators general manager Pierre Dorion confirmed that star defenseman Erik Karlsson and gritty forward Zack Smith will play Wednesday in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Boston Bruins. Dorion also added there's a "very good chance" Karlsson's defense partner, Marc Methot, will also play in Game 1.

Karlsson has been dealing with a foot injury after blocking a shot March 28. He was held out of action for two games following the injury but returned for two games. With Ottawa's playoff spot secure, he was held out of the club's final three games.

Methot hasn't played since March 23 against Pittsburgh after having a portion of his finger hacked off by Sidney Crosby.

Smith has been out since March 30 with a lower-body injury.

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