GDT: Game 30 5:07 PM - Broadway Blueshirts visit Boston - NESN, WBZ-FM 98.5

[Fenway]

Tonight's Officials

Referees Trevor Hanson (14), Kendrick Nicholson (30)
Linesmen Brad Kovachik (71), Trent Knorr (63)

Ntl. Anthem Rene Rancourt



TONIGHT’S GAME

The Bruins host the Rangers tonight for the second of three games between these teams and the Rangers’ lone visit of the season to TD Garden … The Bruins are 15-10-4 this season and are 9-5-2 on home ice thus far … They are 4-3-1 against Metropolitan Division foes and 6-4-3 against the Eastern Conference.

The Bruins are playing game 5 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 Columbus on 12/18.

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, 1-1-1 in game 2s and 1-1-0 in game 3s this season.

BOSTON vs NEW YORK, LIFETIME SERIES

The Bruins and Rangers are meeting for the 645th time in their histories with the Bruins having a 291-247-97-9 record and a 2,019- 1,876 scoring advantage in those contests.

The Bruins are 170-102-42-6 in 320 games played between the teams in Boston, with a 1,120-885 scoring edge.

The Bruins have lost their last 6 games vs. the Rangers, including a 4-2 setback in New York on 11/8 in the 1st game of this season’s series, with their last win over New York a 4-3 home win on Nov. 27, 2015 and have lost their last 2 vs. the Rangers in Boston.

Fun Fact: The Bruins have scored more goals vs. the Rangers than any other opponent, although they have played more games vs. Montreal.

WAYBACK MACHINE

MILESTONES APPROACHING
Brad Marchand is four assists shy of the 200 NHL/Bruins
assists milestone.

Torey Krug is seven points short of his 200th NHL/Bruins point.

INJURIES (Total man-games lost in 2017-18: 128)

Adam McQuaid – Broken right fibula suffered 10/19 vs VAN Peter Cehlarik – Lower body, missed last 8 games
Ryan Spooner – Lower body, missed last 4 games



https://link.nhl.com/static/gamenotes/public/20172018/[email protected]?1513424086000​

Click to read more...

 

[Ladyfan]

Can we just win today ? Please.

No injuries.

B's 3 Rags 2

HERE WE GO BRUINS...HERE WE GO

 

[hrdpuk]

A nice win at home would be great to see. No reason they can't knock out the NYR

 

[talkinaway]

I remember March last season when we played against the Rangers...Lundqvist was absolutely outstanding. It felt dirty as a Bruins fan to think it, but he was so good that I felt privileged as a hockey fan to see him play. (The Bruins were pretty damn good that game, too - only losing 2-1.)

I'm glad the spinners of fate chose to give us a fighting chance tonight and have the game scheduled so that the Rangers are starting Pavelec.

 

[Dr Hook]

Yes, just win. I hate the Rags- Top 3rd hated team for me behind Habs and Leafs

 

[ORR2Sanderson2ORR]

Pasta with the Hatty!

You heard it here first!

Bruins win 5-1

 

[Ladyfan]

Yes, just win. I hate the Rags- Top 3rd hated team for me behind Habs and Leafs

I think Big Z hates them too. He always seems on edge when we play them. There has to be someone he dislikes on the team.

 

[Deleted]

Looking forward to this one. 10pm Irish time puck drop, perfect! Pasta and Marchand to get on the scorecard, 4-2 Bruins.

 

[smithformeragent]

Such an odd start time

 

[NDiesel]

My fantasy team needs a goal from Krug, Bergeron or McAvoy

 

[Agent86]

My fantasy team needs a goal from Krug, Bergeron or McAvoy

My fantasy is to team up with Shu Qi but, for today at least, I'd settle for a goal from Krug, Bergeron or McAvoy as well. 5-2 B's - Carlo with the Gordie Howe hatrick!

 

[Fenway]

Such an odd start time

The Bruins are doing these 5 PM starts to allow fans from NH and Maine to come into the city and get home at a decent hour.

 

[ORR2Sanderson2ORR]

My fantasy is to team up with Shu Qi but, for today at least, I'd settle for a goal from Krug, Bergeron or McAvoy as well. 5-2 B's - Carlo with the Gordie Howe hatrick!

 

[Dueling Banjos]

Love that Rene video Fenway.

 

[ORR2Sanderson2ORR]

Anders Bjork will likely be a healthy scratch on Saturday night.
Bjork was benched in Thursday night's game. With Ryan Spooner likely returning on Saturday, Bjork will probably sit in the press box. He has four goals and six assists in 22 games this season. He could be sent to the minors in the near future.
Source: Boston Herald

 

[Rubber Biscuit]

Anders Bjork will likely be a healthy scratch on Saturday night.
Bjork was benched in Thursday night's game. With Ryan Spooner likely returning on Saturday, Bjork will probably sit in the press box. He has four goals and six assists in 22 games this season. He could be sent to the minors in the near future.
Source: Boston Herald

Being a healthy scratch sure seemed to help Debrusk. Young guys can certainly benefit from watching from up high

 

[Fenway]

HF Sportsbook odds for today

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/sportsbook/new-york-rangers-at-boston-bruins.3085/

 

[Fenway]

Jacobs makes Santa pay for parking

 

[bwdrums1]

Jacobs makes Santa pay for parking

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That's so spot on......lol

 

[missingchicklet]

I like the move to sit Bjork. Have to remember where he was this time last year. He still hasn't caught up to the speed of the NHL game when it comes to decision making. He is hesitant too often and isn't reading the game particularly well. I was hoping he would have adjusted by now. He is going to be a good one and has plenty of skill.

This should be a good game. A healthy Bs team is as good or better than the Rangers. 2 points would be great after two lackluster showings.

 

[Fenway]

5 Facts to Know for Rangers-Bruins

Viewer Guide for New York and Connecticut

 

[TCB]

Bruins get rangers on Back to Backs and an early game at that, lets hope they jump on them early.

Here's to Bergy, Marchy and Pasta lighting the lamp early and often.

 

[BMC]

Drop the f***ing puck already!

 

[Fenway]

Drop the ****ing puck already!

 

[LouJersey]

My wife's cousin and I have dinner and drinks bet on this game. She did her family room in Rangers blue and it pains me to sit in it. Bruins 4-2