The team has not ruled out the right-hander missing his first turn during the regular season.

WSJ: Hughes hit by 1-hopper, appears to be unhurt

Boston's leading goal-scorer during the regular season scored his first of the postseason with 4:20 left in the first overtime and the Bruins beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Thursday night in the first playoff game in 40 years between the Original Six teams.

WSJ: Marchand lifts Bruins, 3-2 in OT over Rangers

It was Nash's first goal in his nine playoff games this year after leading the Rangers with 21 goals during the regular season.

WSJ: Boychuk breaks Game 2 tie, Bruins top Rangers 5-2