David Pastrnak will return from a two-game suspension tonight, when the Bruins head to Tampa Bay to take on the Lightning in the finale of a three-game road trip. Puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m
Tonight's Officials
Referees Dan O'Halloran (13), Jake Brenk (42)
Linesmen Brad Kovachik (71), Scott Driscoll (68)
Ntl. Anthem Wanda Lane
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WAYBACK MACHINE
BOSTON vs TAMPA BAY, LIFETIME SERIES
- The Bruins and Lightning are meeting for the 90th time in their histories with the Bruins having a 56-23-9-1 record and 296-229 scoring advantage in those games.
- The Bruins are 23-17-3-1 in their 44 road games of this lifetime series with a 130-126 scoring edge in those contests.
- The Bruins are 12-3-1 in their last 16 games vs. the Lightning, including a 1-0 OT win on 3/8/16 in the last game between these teams, and they are 16-5-1 in their last 22 games of this lifetime set … They are 5-1-1 in their last 7 visits to Tampa, including wins on their last 2 trips.
- Fun Fact: The Lightning are 1 of 3 teams (Ottawa, Philadelphia) who have never swept the Bruins in a season series
MILESTONES APPROACHING
- 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.
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
15 – Kevan Miller will turn 29
16 – Tim Schaller will turn 26
21 – Jimmy Hayes will turn 27
25 – John-Michael Liles will turn 36
26 – Brandon Carlo will turn 20
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