Pre-Game Talk: Game 1 EDSF - BRUINS at Washington - NBC, CBC, SN4K, TVAS, 98.5 WBZ-FM

[Number8]

When I 1st married my wife I watched a lot of recorded games, she needed all the attention she could get.

Time has a way of working things out, Now, 32 years later, I get " don't you have a hockey game to watch"?

I guess Gee Wally is right, maybe I’m not the eye candy she married anymore.

“Don’t you have a hockey game to watch?”......

Love it!

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

My wife is from Arkansas. Her first hockey game she ever watched - live or on TV - was when tickets dropped into my lap for Game 7 against the Canadiens in 2011. She was 8 months pregnant. She’s been a die hard hockey fan ever since.

We watch every game as a family in my house - 6 year old goes to bed after the first period, 9 year old after the second (listens to the third on the radio). Oldest plays squirts, wife is on the board of our hockey program. We had a 32’x64’ backyard rink this year. And I finally learned to ice skate this year.

Hockey grabs you like no other sport - regardless of age or anything. Hockey was never my first sport until 2011. Now it’s first, second, third, fourth, fifth...

 

[The National]

Is Washington still playing coy about their starting goalie?

I don’t buy it, I think it’ll be Vanecek.

 

[Number8]

I don’t buy it, I think it’ll be Vanecek.

I agree, although it’s hard to tell what happened with him in that last game.

No Chara for optional? Probably feeling effects of that hard crash into the boards. Once adrenal shut down bet he was uncomfortable. He looked pretty hurt for a while after that play. Was actually surprised (not surprised) he came back out. Guess he’s just not like Tommy Take a Knee.

 

[Fenway]

 

[Bodit9]

Is Swayman starting?

 

[lopey]

Is Swayman starting?

Smart ASS already lol

 

[ON3M4N]

My wife is from Arkansas. Her first hockey game she ever watched - live or on TV - was when tickets dropped into my lap for Game 7 against the Canadiens in 2011. She was 8 months pregnant. She’s been a die hard hockey fan ever since.

We watch every game as a family in my house - 6 year old goes to bed after the first period, 9 year old after the second (listens to the third on the radio). Oldest plays squirts, wife is on the board of our hockey program. We had a 32’x64’ backyard rink this year. And I finally learned to ice skate this year.

Hockey grabs you like no other sport - regardless of age or anything. Hockey was never my first sport until 2011. Now it’s first, second, third, fourth, fifth...

When I was looking for a house my realtor asked us what was important/must have....my first comment was enough room for a good size hockey rink...my wife said a house in a good school district. Long story short we both got what we wanted.

 

[ON3M4N]

Is Swayman starting?

No he's the back-up

 

[TwineTickler]

The nerves are setting in over here.... It just hit me for whatever reason. Tomorrow, it's all on the line. Really important to take Game 1. Hope the boys come out flying.

 

[Agent86]

Disappointed to hear the Bs won’t get their 2nd dose until after the 1st round (per Kampfer on Morning Bru). Was hoping they’d be able to start socializing.

All the more motivation for the B's to sweep those sniveling jerks in 4 so they can get their second shot before starting the 2nd round at home

 

[kjpm]

I watched the latest Behind the B and it got me fired up. These guys know what's on the line. I think we're in for some great hockey.

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

I have a good feeling.

 

[The National]

I agree, although it’s hard to tell what happened with him in that last game.

No Chara for optional? Probably feeling effects of that hard crash into the boards. Once adrenal shut down bet he was uncomfortable. He looked pretty hurt for a while after that play. Was actually surprised (not surprised) he came back out. Guess he’s just not like Tommy Take a Knee.

Lots of guys missing, I think we’re definitely the healthier team for now. Hope we can keep it that way, especially on the back end.

 

[Agent86]

When I 1st married my wife I watched a lot of recorded games, she needed all the attention she could get.

Time has a way of working things out, Now, 32 years later, I get " don't you have a hockey game to watch"?

I guess Gee Wally is right, maybe I’m not the eye candy she married anymore.

When my wife and I were early on in our dating years (less than 8 months together) she bought tickets for us - game 5 at Boston Garden against the hated Habs in '94.

To this day, still let her eat crackers in bed.

 

[jgatie]

All you Bruins fans cheering for the Habs , shame on you. I get the hate for the Leafs but you just can't cheer for the Habs. It's just not allowed. Take the none of the above option.

I always root for an arena collapse. It's the romantic in me.

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

This is the best shot at the Cup since 2019. Spoiled we are.

Meanwhile, Leafs haven’t won a playoffs series since 2004 and Habs are irrelevant since 1993.

Go Bruins!

 

[Number8]

When my wife and I were early on in our dating years (less than 8 months together) she bought tickets for us - game 5 at Boston Garden against the hated Habs in '94.

To this day, still let her eat crackers in bed.

As you should my friend. As you should.

 

[Alicat]

When my wife and I were early on in our dating years (less than 8 months together) she bought tickets for us - game 5 at Boston Garden against the hated Habs in '94.

To this day, still let her eat crackers in bed.

Smart man.

 

[JOKER 192]

I have a good feeling.

Me too . This could be a 1st round exit or a SCF , it's one or the other. I think it's gonna be the latter.

 

[Alicat]

I need to go and buy wine for tomorrow.

 

[JOKER 192]

I need to go and buy wine for tomorrow.

No such thing as to much wine right?

 

[Alicat]

No such thing as to much wine right?

No as long as you eat something and stay hydrated especially now that it is warm out.

I have a feeling I will be napping tomorrow

 

[JOKER 192]

No as long as you eat something and stay hydrated especially now that it is warm out.

I have a feeling I will be napping tomorrow

We're more the same than we are different.

 

[Gordoff]

Its funny how life works...when I met my wife she had never been to a hockey game and was allergic to cats

STH since we moved back in 2007, we go to upwards of 30 games in the regular season and never miss a playoff game. And when the Bs are on on the road, NESN is on and the phones can wait. Add in we have four cats a d all I can say is although it hurts right now be patient - the right person will truly accept you as you are

My ex-wife of 9 years HATED the Bruins and hated when I would play late beer league games. That's one of the reasons she's my EX-wife.
My present wife of 25 years is like me and we very very rarely miss a live game on tv, we chaperone games for her school during the season. She and I were in Europe in 2019 and watched game 6 (IIRC) of the SC final in the Grand Hotel in Portugal. It was 4 hours later there and we watched all of the OT play culminating with a loss. The next morning we had to be with our tour at 8 am for breakfast and then flew via commuter prop play to another island. We suffered big time! So many other New Englanders on the tour knew that I had watched the game *(Portuguese announcers). All that day people were coming up to us and asked about the game, who scored, what happened etc.
There was a cardiologist in the group who must've thought that I was crazy to stay up until 4ish in the morning to watch it. HE had the most questions though about the outcome. LOL
*No, I don't understand Portuguese so my wife translated.