Capitals’ Evgeny Kuznetsov remains on covid list; Ilya Samsonov is off, doesn’t dress for Game 1

The coronavirus issues that tracked the Washington Capitals throughout the season followed them into the first round of the playoffs, with center Evgeny Kuznetsov remaining on the NHL’s covid-19 list for Saturday’s opener against the Boston Bruins. Goalie Ilya Samsonov, who started 18 games during the regular season, was removed from the list but didn’t dress for Game 1.