Tonight's Officials
Referees - Justin St. Pierre (12), Jon McIsaac (2)
Linesmen Michel Cormier (76), Scott Driscoll (68)
Ntl. Anthem Mamie Parris
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WAYBACK MACHINE
BOSTON vs NEW YORK, LIFETIME SERIES
The Bruins and Rangers are meeting for the 641st time in their histories with the Bruins having a 291-243-97-9 record and 2,012-1,860 scoring advantage in those games.
The Bruins are 121-143-55-3 in their 322 road games of this lifetime series with the Rangers having a 982-895 scoring edge in those contests.
The Bruins went 1-2-0 vs. the Rangers in last season’s series, winning the 1st game on home ice and dropping the 2 at MSG … They are 8-3-2 in their last 13 games vs. the Rangers and are 3-3-1 in their last 7 visits to New York.
Fun Fact: The Bruins have scored more goals vs. the Rangers than any other opponent, although they have played more games vs. Montreal.
INJURIES (18 totals man-games lost)
David Backes – 10/24 Elbow procedure; Will be reevaluated after the weekend
Anton Khudobin – Upper body; Approx. 3 wks (IR)
Kevan Miller – 10/11 hand surgery; Approx. 6 wks from time of surgery (IR)
MILESTONES APPROACHING
Brad Marchand is 2 points short of his 300th NHL point.
Zdeno Chara is 2 assists shy of his 400th NHL assist.
Jimmy Hayes is 5 points short of his 100th NHL point.
Torey Krug is 5 assists shy of his 100th NHL assist.
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