GDT: 11/19 7 PM - Game 18 - Can the Bruins tame the Wild? - NESN, 98.5 FM

[Fenway]

Things don't any easier for the gang as Minnesota comes in after losing at Pittsburgh last night.

http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_29131569/penguins-4-wild-3-pittsburgh-gets-healthy-at

For the second straight game, the Wild failed to capture a lead.

They haven't led in regulation play in the first three games of this four-game road trip -- ahead only when they scored a sudden-death goal to beat Carolina in overtime last Thursday.

"It's a bad trait we have right now, giving up the first couple goals and then trying to fight our way back," defenseman Ryan Suter said. "It's good to know that we can, but at the same time, I don't think we're going to be very successful if we continue to do that."

In their first regulation loss since Nov. 5, the Wild (10-4-3) fell apart after knotting the game at 1-1.

They were sloppy with the puck in the second period, turning it over carelessly as the Penguins tallied four goals in 31 minutes, 11 seconds for all the scoring they needed.

"We couldn't get to our game," coach Mike Yeo said. "It was just turnover after turnover in front of their defensemen. We knew we couldn't play that type of game tonight. We just didn't execute it well enough."

http://www.startribune.com/malkin-dazzles-as-penguins-edge-wild/351239361/

The game continued a trend of subpar starts for the Wild. The Wild, 3-3-3 on the road, has yet to have a lead in regulation during this road trip.

“You keep having starts like that, it’s tough to be chasing the game,†coach Mike Yeo said. “It’s been a few games where it’s taken us a little while to get her going.â€

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[BMC]

No they can't and here's why in two words: Thomas Vanek.

The guy is a Bruins killer

 

[BB88]

Wild are a scary team, but they'll be atleast missing Parise and maybe Scandella.

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

Bruins have had very little success in the past against the Wild. Let's hope they turn it around tomorrow.

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

In 17 games, the Bruins have scored 17 PP goals and allowed 17 PK goals.

The great PP is wasted by the abysmal PK.

 

[Tampbear]

Hopefully today's practice lineups are what we see tomorrow. I like all 4 lines, and hopefully Spooner and Connolly look better this time around. I don't think Connolly is quite ready for top 6. Hopefully the shocking start will have all on that line more defensively responsible this time around, I know atleast now Spooner is acknowledging his defensive shortcomings.

 

[BigBadBruins63*]

I really like that Marchand -- Bergeron -- Hayes line. Hopefully it looks good on the ice.

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

I really like that Marchand -- Bergeron -- Hayes line. Hopefully it looks good on the ice.

That is a line I wanted before the season.

Also, while Vatrano is doing kind of well and working very hard, he doesn't possess Pasta ability to create something on his own. I can't wait for him to be back.

Loui-Krejci-Pasta
Marchand-Bergy-Hayes
Beleskey-Spooner-Connolly
Randell-Joonas-Vatrano

Chara-C.Miller
Krug-Seids
Morrow-McQuaid

 

[Caper Bruins fan]

Looking forward to this one . I added the sports package on my cable and decided to end my wifi hockey experience.Too much buffering ,stoppages ,etc . 3-2 Bruins ,Miller out will make a big difference.

 

[TP]

The answer to your question is WHO THE HELL KNOWS!

Boston Jeckell and Hydes

 

[Sheppy]

My friend is cutting my hair at 7, I basically planned it that way so I don't have to watch the 3rd period and I can act like they won.

 

[Ladyfan]

No they can't and here's why in two words: Thomas Vanek.

The guy is a Bruins killer

At least they no longer employ matt cooke.

 

[Glove Malfunction]

In 17 games, the Bruins have scored 17 PP goals and allowed 17 PK goals.

The great PP is wasted by the abysmal PK.

According to NHL.com, the B's have allowed 19 PPGA, so it's even worse.

 

[22Brad Park]

I want Bruins pick and Sharks pick owned by Bruins to be as high as possible.We will all be happier about it in June trust me.This defence is a mess.Only 1 way to fix it.Time and drafting.

 

[DitClapper]

Am I the only one who feels that this team can beat any team in the league? Only depending on which Bruins team we get.

 

[Ladyfan]

Am I the only one who feels that this team can beat any team in the league? Only depending on which Bruins team we get.

Yes...You are the only one

They have a tough time with the Habs...

 

[Era of Sanity]

Feels like an upcoming loss.

 

[TheFerenceWheel]

Am I the only one who feels that this team can beat any team in the league? Only depending on which Bruins team we get.

Yeah.. no don't get that feeling with this team this particular year..

 

[Blowfish]

I really like that Marchand -- Bergeron -- Hayes line. Hopefully it looks good on the ice.

There was an accidental shift a few games back when this line scored...I thought they looked good together.

 

[jdz]

Minnesota have a pretty vicious forecheck.

Our Ds do not cope well with that.

 

[bossfan]

I want Bruins pick and Sharks pick owned by Bruins to be as high as possible.We will all be happier about it in June trust me.This defence is a mess.Only 1 way to fix it.Time and drafting.

Will we be happier? After they passed on Barzal and Connor this year I'm scared of who they will pick with two top 10 picks?

 

[PIMsCup]

Will we be happier? After they passed on Barzal and Connor this year I'm scared of who they will pick with two top 10 picks?

Still with the Barzal and Conner stuff? Can we put it on the back burner till some of these prospects have seen NHL icetime? It's a nightmare of a broken record in here.

 

[HumBucker]

Practice Lines

Marchand—Bergeron—Hayes
Vatrano—Krejci—Eriksson
Beleskey—Spooner—Connolly
Rinaldo—Kemppainen—Randell

Worth trying.

I suppose Vatrano is on LW because that's what he's used to, while Loui is more versatile? I guess that's fine, although Loui seems to play better at LW. I almost wish they've flip them.

 

[CashMash]

I need a couple of wins right now. 0 faith in the team (specifically, Rask) right now. I'm not used to seeing Rask suck, hits me harder than it probably should.

 

[PIMsCup]

I need a couple of wins right now. 0 faith in the team (specifically, Rask) right now. I'm not used to seeing Rask suck, hits me harder than it probably should.

Amen, buddy.