GDT: Game 29 - 1379 days since Bruins last beat Caps in Boston - NESN, WBZ-FM

[Fenway]

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TONIGHT’S GAME

The Bruins host the Capitals tonight for the second of three games between these teams and the second of two Washington visits of the season to TD Garden … The Bruins are 15-9-4 this season and are 9-4-2 on home ice thus far … They are 4-2-1 against Metropolitan Division foes and 6-3-3 against the Eastern Conference.

The Bruins are playing game 4 tonight in a stretch in which they play 5 of 6 games on home ice (3-0-0 so far) … They will conclude this span hosting the NY Rangers on 12/16 and Columbus on 12/18.

They are concluding tonight their 4th of 14 sets of back-to-back games and they are currently 2-1-1 in the 1st game of those sets and 1-2-0 in the 2nd games so far.

They are playing their 3rd of 16 sets of 3-games-in-4-nights and they enter this series having gone 1-2-0 in game 1s, 1-0-1 in game 2s and 1-1-0 in game 3s this season.

Tonight's Officials

Referees Tom Kowal (32), Brad Watson (23)
Linesmen Bryan Pancich (94), Tim Nowak (77)


Ntl. Anthem Moriah Formica


BOSTON vs WASHINGTON, LIFETIME SERIES

The Bruins and Capitals are meeting for the 156th time in their histories with the Bruins having a 76-48-21-10 record and a 503-431 scoring advantage in those contests.

The Bruins are 42-23-9-4 in games played between the teams in Boston, with a 259-205 scoring edge.

The Bruins are winless in their last 10 games vs. the Capitals at 0-8-2, with their last win of this lifetime series coming on Mar. 29, 2014 (4-2 road win) … They are 2-10-5 in their last 17 games overall vs. Washington and are winless in their last 4 in Boston at 0-3-1 with their last home win vs. the Capitals a 3-0 Tuukka Rask shutout on Mar 6, 2014.

Boston’s 10-game winless streak vs. Washington is their longest current streak vs. any opponent.

WAYBACK MACHINE

MILESTONES APPROACHING

Zdeno Chara is playing his 1,399th NHL game tonight.
Brad Marchand is one point shy of his 400th NHL/Bruins point.

INJURIES (Total man-games lost in 2017-18: 125)

Adam McQuaid – Broken right fibula suffered 10/19 , missed last 21 games
Peter Cehlarik – Lower body, missed last 6 games
Ryan Spooner – Lower body, missed last 2 games

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[KnightofBoston]

Tonight would be a perfect time for a home win

 

[BruinLVGA]

Back to back games, against our nemesis... This time I am glad I will have to miss this game. Hopefully the boys will make me eat crow.

 

[alg363636]

I was there the last time we beat the Caps...I've lived so much of my life since then. It was so long ago.

Sucks we get these guys on the second half of a back to back. I guess we're going Dobby? I don't see that ending well but it probably doesn't matter either way.

Surprise me tonight boys!

 

[BMC]

Holtby lives in their heads rent free

 

[DarrenBanks56]

if we win this game tonite, I will seriously consider us a threat in the playoffs this year. Im talking conference finals.
This is a big game.
We should have legs seeing how we only played about 20 minutes last nite.

 

[BruinDust]

It's the Caps, and it's on my local TV, but part of me says skip this one given their results vs. this Caps team over the more recent years (basically since 2012).

But there is also a part of me that would dearly LOVE to see the Bruins beat that team of nitwits and nuisances from Washington.

 

[Fenway]

if we win this game tonite, I will seriously consider us a threat in the playoffs this year. Im talking conference finals.
This is a big game.
We should have legs seeing how we only played about 20 minutes last nite.

Pierre McGuire was saying off camera tonight he thinks right now the Bruins are the second or third best team in the East.

Toronto is catchable for the Atlantic 2 spot and that is where the B's want to be in the end. I doubt Tampa can be caught for Atlantic 1 but their reward for winning the division would be a tough matchup with a Metro team.

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

Great decision by Cassidy to start Rask against Det and Dobby tonight. Secure the 2pts against the worse team than give the backup the matchup against the team they never beat.

Let’s go Bruins!

 

[hrdpuk]

We need a good defensive game and use our speed.
The last time I saw caps they looked slow

 

[BruinDust]

We need a good defensive game and use our speed.
The last time I saw caps they looked slow

Well they are tied with the Bruins for the 2nd best record in the league the last 10 games at 8-2.

Anyone else look at this as a statement game? Two of the league's hottest teams going head-to-head, Bruins haven't beaten the Caps in 10 straight going all the way back to that 2014 season.

A win tonight to me is HUGE!

 

[caz16]

I don't expect a win so any points would be a bonus. Please, no injuries...it seems every time we play the Caps there is an injury. Time for a big game Dobby!! Surprise the Bruins faithful!!

 

[Dr Hook]

I'm going to watch it with low expectations like I always do with the Caps these last few years. That way, I will be really happy when they win

 

[Sheppy]

I hate seeing the Capitals on the schedule.

Hopefully it's a close game, and hopefully someone lets Wilson know what's up.

 

[Hali33]

I’ve learned to just expect the L from the Caps but maybe Dobby’s got the magic tonight!

 

[sleepyh]

Pierre McGuire was saying off camera tonight he thinks right now the Bruins are the second or third best team in the East.

Toronto is catchable for the Atlantic 2 spot and that is where the B's want to be in the end. I doubt Tampa can be caught for Atlantic 1 but their reward for winning the division would be a tough matchup with a Metro team.

That's good and all. But F%&# Pierre McGuire

 

[BruinsFan1990]

Will be at the game tonight. A win would feel so good, especially against the Caps.

 

[weaponomega]

The Caps and Holtby have just owned us over the last few years. Unfortunately when I see them on the schedule I think automatic loss

 

[Dr Hook]

That's good and all. But F%&# Pierre McGuire

Why? Do you think he's far wrong here? I actually agree with him with the following caveat: when the team plays to its potential he's right. We still have some consistency/60 minute effort issues that are part and parcel of having a really young team up front. Iron that out and I don't see that Pierre is out of line with that comment. Unless you just hate the guy for some other reason

 

[Caper Bruins fan]

Enjoy the game . I have to work so will watch this one when I get home long after it is over . Bruins finally beat the Caps tonight 3-2 . Pasta in OT .

 

[Emerz]

Honestly don't think there is a chance we win this with Khudobin in nets and the way we usually play the caps.

But oh well maybe they surprise us tonight?

 

[sleepyh]

Why? Do you think he's far wrong here? I actually agree with him with the following caveat: when the team plays to its potential he's right. We still have some consistency/60 minute effort issues that are part and parcel of having a really young team up front. Iron that out and I don't see that Pierre is out of line with that comment. Unless you just hate the guy for some other reason

I also don't think he is wrong, let alone 'far' wrong. I just can't stand how he constantly plays favorites, and am sick of hearing his voice because of it. Especially when he can't get enough of Crosby

 

[Square Hammer*]

Hopefully the Caps pull a Bruins and don’t get any goals past Dobby.

 

[Alicat]

Thanks Fenway.

Still fighting this stupid sinus infection and add work in, my GDT making has been non existent.

I have the next one

 

[SPLBRUIN]

It would be nice if we could score the 1st goal tonight for once against these guys, do that and I think we have a decent shot at winning.