GDT: 2019 Winter Classic - Bruins vs Blackhawks at Notre Dame 1PM - NBC, SN, TVAS

[Fenway]

Officials

Referees Francis Charron (6), Eric Furlatt (27)
Linesmen Bryan Pancich (94), Matt MacPherson (83)

Ntl. Anthem Wayne Messmer


TODAY’S GAME - The Bruins visit the Blackhawks today in the 1st of 2 games between these teams this season and Boston’s 1st Winter Classic as the road team… The Bruins are 21-14-4 this season and are 8-9-4 on the road … They are 2-2-1 vs. Central Division opponents and are 7- 4-3 vs. Western Conference foes. - The Bruins are playing their 3rd Winter Classic game & their 1st as the road team … They are 1-1-0 in Winter Classic games, with a 2-1 OT win vs. Philadelphia on 1/1/2010 at Fenway Park & a 5-1 loss to Montreal on 1/1/2016 at Gillette Stadium. - Patrice Bergeron & Zdeno Chara are the only current Bruins who have played in both previous Winter Classics while David Krejci (Fenway), Torey Krug (Gillette) & Kevan Miller (Gillette) are playing in their 2nd … Tuukka Rask dressed for both previous games, as backup at Fenway Park & took the loss at Gillette Stadium. - Krejci, Bergeron & Chara all have assists in Winter Classic games, with Bergeron & Chara’s both coming on the OT winner at Fenway Park. - They are playing today their 4th of 10 matinees this season (local start time 4:00 pm or earlier) … They have a 3-0-0 record in afternoon games so far.

MILESTONES APPROACHING - Tuukka Rask’s next game will be his 469th NHL/Bruins game, which will be the most by a goaltender in team history. - Zdeno Chara is 2 goals shy of his 200th NHL goal … He will become just the 21st defenseman in NHL history to reach that milestone. - Kevan Miller is 2 games short of his 300th NHL game. - Tuukka Rask is 6 wins short of his 253rd Bruins/NHL win, which will be the most by a goaltender in team history.

INJURIES / SUSPENSION (Total man-games lost in 2018-19: 149) - Brad Marchand: Upper body, day-to-day - Charlie McAvoy: Lower body, day-to-day - David Backes: Will be serving game 2 of a 3-game NHL-imposed suspension for an incident 12/27 vs NJ

BOSTON vs CHICAGO, LIFETIME SERIES - The Bruins and Blackhawks are meeting for the 589th time in their histories with the Bruins having a 266-239-79-4 record and 1,849- 1,780 scoring edge in those games. - The Bruins are 99-147-45-4 lifetime road games vs. Chicago with the Blackhawks holding a 953-797 scoring advantage in those 295 contests. - The Bruins and Blackhawks have split their season series in each of the last four seasons & they have each won twice in the other team’s rink in that span … The Bruins are 11-5-2 in their last 18 games overall vs. Chicago & are 5-2-2 in their last 9 road games vs. the Blackhawks.




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[LemmyUlanov55]

I'll watch it, nothing better to do, haha.
Go Hawks!

 

[Shrimper]

I'm out but would watch it if in. Will catch the highlights later

 

[AzHawk]

If Hawks were ever serious about their outdoor games, they'd start Delia.

 

[DrewGl]

Is this the first WC with a team not playing in their home city/state?

 

[SanDogBrewin]

 

[Teemu]

NHL has to be thrilled that the Hawks have at least shown glimmers of competence recently

 

[Il Stugotz]

Ward is starting for the Hawks.
Ice quality was a huge concern yesterday because of rain, but it looks good this morning.

 

[Patrik Barkov]

It's gonna be an exciting day for Hawks fans to finally see their on outdoor ice.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Chicago is giving up that many goals? Too bad the Bruins offense is lacking after the top five or so forwards.

 

[Alicat]

Tuukka Rask is in net for the Bruins

Brad Marchand is in and Charlie McAvoy is out

 

[BMOK33]

I always find it odd that as much as NBC hypes this game in the States there is never a 30 minute or 1 hour pregame show as there is in the postseason before any weekend games. I’m guessing the statistics argue people are slow to get up and going on 1/1 so they see no point ratings wise

 

[AjaxManifesto]

I’m watching, but it gets old watching the Hawks play in these...

Anybody else NHL?

 

[SladeWilson23]

The uniforms look nice.

 

[Coach Parker]

Glad this game is finally here. I've had the feeling that Sweeney has held off on a trade to let the current roster have this game before pulling the trigger.

 

[Summer Rose]

NBC's getting lucky about myself tuning in to the game because I'm trapped at home due to living in a rural area and getting 9 inches of snow yesterday (I went into town in the afternoon and couldn't make it home until I got ahold of a neighbor who drives a big truck with 4 wheel drive; left at 3 p.m. just to do some grocery shopping and got home at 11 p.m.). I'm also sure that all of you actually care.

 

[SladeWilson23]

NBC's getting lucky about myself tuning in to the game because I'm trapped at home due to living in a rural area and getting 9 inches of snow yesterday (I went into town in the afternoon and couldn't make it home until I got ahold of a neighbor who drives a big truck with 4 wheel drive; left at 3 p.m. just to do some grocery shopping and got home at 11 p.m.). I'm also sure that all of you actually care.

There's snow in Arizona ?

 

[SladeWilson23]

Notre Dame seems like the perfect stadium design to have a Winter Classic.

 

[BMOK33]

I’m watching, but it gets old watching the Hawks play in these...

Anybody else NHL?

Evidently Dallas is where it’s going to be next year. I expect it’ll be some big market team playing them like Pens/Rangers/Sharks etc. you’re not ever going to see one of these played in Nashville or Carolina no matter how good those teams might be

 

[The Macho King]

NBC's Roenick bits are just... sad.

 

[SladeWilson23]

WTF did I just watch?!

 

[Lays]

NBC's Roenick bits are just... sad.

I had a really tough time watching the full thing

 

[AjaxManifesto]

Alright. That was a pretty good gag by JR.

 

[Teemu]

All i can think about after that bit is Conan kicking a girl in the face

 

[LemmyUlanov55]

JR superstar..