Andre Burakovsky is ready to go.
The Washington Capitals forward will return to the lineup Friday for Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Burakovsky missed the past 10 games after undergoing minor surgery in April.
At practice Friday, Burakovsky skated on the third line alongside Chandler Stephenson and Brett Connolly.
Burakovsky also working with second PP unit.
— Tom Gulitti (@TomGulittiNHL) May 11, 2018
Eller remains in Backstrom's spot on the top PP unit.
Burakovsky notched 12 goals and 13 assists in 56 appearances this season.
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