Pre-Game Talk: Game 12 - Washington at BRUINS - Sat 7 PM, NESN, NHL Network, WBZ-FM 98.5

[Fenway]

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[Glove Malfunction]

If this turns into a special teams game, I like our chances. Or I would if we weren't so injured.

 

[Don Cherry]

I expect Wilson to run virtually everyone through the boards with no response.

 

[GlenFeatherstone]

I expect Wilson to run virtually everyone through the boards with no response.

Mr. Negative is back.

 

[Gee Wally]

Some of the younger Bruins like defenseman Charlie McAvoy and forward Anders Bjork will experience Ovechkin in real time for the first time at the Garden.
Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said all his players his players are aware of the Capitals’ Russian connection.
“These guys know who (Ovechkin) is obviously but until you see him live with his strength and power on the ice... Charlie will probably see a lot of him with the matchups we are in and Big Z (Zdeno Chara) has seen him many times of over the years.

http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/...getting_ready_for_first_test_vs_alex_ovechkin

 

[Bruinaura]

 

[Aeroforce]

The Caps aren't as deep as years past; the Bruins are injured.

Holtby always seems to have the Bruins' number. Rask was very strong against Vegas.

So lots of question marks.

 

[LouJersey]

I expect Wilson to run virtually everyone through the boards with no response.

Beleskey can handle him.

 

[Krupp]

Who says Bergy can't lay wood on sometimes?!

Holtby has struggled some, but then again the whole team has...But I think the B's are still going to have to treat this team like they're a regular playoff contender. Score first, get on top of them quickly in the first period, throw in some timely hits (If possible). Caps don't seem to play well when they're off balance.

 

[missingchicklet]

This is a Caps team that got crushed by Vancouver and Florida, and hasn't exactly been dominating teams like it has in the past. This game will be a good test for the youngsters, and maybe they aren't as psyched out by Holtby as some of the vets seem to be. Caps PP has been hot garbage 7 of the last 8 games. Bs can definitely come away with 2 points tonight.

 

[Krupp]

Also, I'm as big a fan here in VA as you'll meet anywhere, but I really hope Carlo gets him back for that BS boarding that happened last year. I'm not wishing harm on Ovi or anything, but a strong hit that knocks the wind out of him would be satisfying,...

 

[ODAAT]

I don`t like this matchup, don`t like it one bit. I don`t think the Caps are quite as deep as in years past but these key injuries on the B`s will wind up being the factor. Not trying to be a downer. I think the B`s hang in there for the first 40 mins but Caps pull away in 3rd for a 4-2 win

Sorry

 

[Blowfish]

Beleskey can handle him.

How so?

 

[gumgum]

1-0 bruins

 

[Alicat]

GDT will be up soon!

 

[BMC]

Holtby in goal? This will not end well.

 

[Mathews28]

I expect Wilson to run virtually everyone through the boards with no response.

Wish Hayes was still here...he’d get into a hug fest with Wilson for sure.

 

[bob27]

Tom Wilson is a bad hockey player that is only good at racking up huge penalty minutes and running around like an idiot. If anything they should be excited every time when he hits the ice, since it means they get to take advantage of playing 5 vs 4.5 hockey.

 

[ODAAT]

Tom Wilson is a bad hockey player that is only good at racking up huge penalty minutes and running around like an idiot. If anything they should be excited every time when he hits the ice, since it means they get to take advantage of playing 5 vs 4.5 hockey.

I don`t think he`s a "bad" player, I just think he`s an absolute toolbox

 

[Baddkarma]

Don't worry about Wilson, the Bruins will call up a guy to deal with him right? Maybe not...

 

[Ladyfan]

I expect Wilson to run virtually everyone through the boards with no response.

Well we still have Kevan Miller. Too bad Brent Hughes isn't still playing.
I liked that line...Stumpel-Murray-Hughes !

I hope no Bruin gets hurt today...and a win would be nice.

HERE WE GO BRUINS...HERE WE GO

 

[Bruinaura]

Tom Wilson is a bad hockey player that is only good at racking up huge penalty minutes and running around like an idiot. If anything they should be excited every time when he hits the ice, since it means they get to take advantage of playing 5 vs 4.5 hockey.

Ugh, I forgot about Wilson. And exactly how much I can't stand the Caps in general.

 

[Bruinaura]

Who says Bergy can't lay wood on sometimes?!

Holtby has struggled some, but then again the whole team has...But I think the B's are still going to have to treat this team like they're a regular playoff contender. Score first, get on top of them quickly in the first period, throw in some timely hits (If possible). Caps don't seem to play well when they're off balance.

I think Bergy is a great hitter, when he needs to be. He's thrown some big ones in his career.

This is the game where they need to get Holtby out of their collective heads. Maybe all these young guys who have no history with the Caps can score on him to get things started.

 

[Emerz]

Ovechkin hasn't scored a goal since his hot start? Hope we keep it that way.

6-1 Bruins.

 

[Gordon Lightfoot]

Too bad it’s not the 70’s anymore and we can’t just punch our way to victory.