Bruins David Krejci hits Washington Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom in the face in Washington

Boston Bruins David Krejci (46) hits Washington Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom (19) in the face as Bruins Andrew Ference hits Capitals Joel Ward to the ground during the second period of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. on April 22, 2012. The Bruins defeated the Capitals 4-3. The series is tied 3-3. UPI/Kevin Dietsch