GDT: Game #32 - Anaheim at BRUINS 12/15 7:00 PM | NESN, WBZ-FM 98.5

[Fenway]

Tonight's Officials

Referees Dan O'Halloran (13), Ghislain Hebert (22)
Linesmen Brian Murphy (93), Matt MacPherson (83)

Ntl. Anthem Carly Tefft



WAYBACK MACHINE






TONIGHT’S GAME

The Bruins host the Ducks tonight in the 1st of 2 games between these teams and the Ducks’ lone visit of the season to TD Garden … The Bruins are 16-12-3 thus far this season with a 7-7-0 mark on home ice … They are 1-1-0 vs. Pacific Division opponents and are 4-5-0 vs. Western Conference teams this season.

They are concluding tonight their 6th of 14 sets of back-to-back games this season … They are 2-2-2 in the 1st of those games and are 1-4-0 in the 2nd game thus far.

They are concluding as well their 8th of 16 sets of 3-games-in-4-nights … They are 4-3-1 in game 1s, 2-4-2 in game 2s and 3-4-0 in game 3s of those series so far

BOSTON vs ANAHEIM, LIFETIME SERIES

The Bruins and Ducks are meeting for the 31st time in their histories with the Bruins having a 13-14-2-1 record and Anaheim holding an 85-76 scoring advantage in those games.

The Bruins are 7-7-0-1 in their 15 home games of this lifetime series with the Ducks having a 47-41 scoring edge in those contests.

The Bruins have lost their last 5 games vs. Anaheim at 0-4-1 with their last win vs. the Ducks a 3-2 shootout victory in Boston on Oct. 21, 2013 … They are 1-1-1 in their last 3 home games vs. the Ducks.

MILESTONES APPROACHING

Dominic Moore is 4 goals shy of his 100th NHL goal.
Jimmy Hayes is 4 points short of his 100th NHL point.



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[Salem13]

Why is it most second back to backs start earlier than the first?

7:30 last night, 7pm tonight.

You would think it would be deliberately the other way if at all possible.

 

[Ladyfan]

From what I remember the Ducks are a hard hitting team. I hope the B's are ready.

For those going tonight dress warm.

HERE WE GO BRUINS...HERE WE GO

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

The Ducks are a physical team and beat the Bruins up last year... on the scoreboard and on the ice.

 

[Sevren]

Hoping for a Krug open ice hit on Kesler

 

[JRull86]

"Well you know, guys didn't have their legs tonight on the second night of the back to back, etc., etc." - Clode

 

[Gee Wally]

Bruins call up Anton Blidh from Providence
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/b...-providence/5WTeWkmoinkqljctmHk9SP/story.html

In need of re-establishing some ol’ time Causeway Street assertiveness, the Bruins are back on TD Garden ice Thursday night to face the Anaheim Ducks, on the heels of Wednesday night’s 4-3 OT loss in Pittsburgh.

Blidh played four games with the varsity at the start of the month, picked up an assist, and was shipped back for a week when the Bruins gave Heinen another look, albeit brief.

No telling where, or if, Blidh fits into the mix for Thursday night’s game. One possible scenario would have Ryan Spooner moving into Tim Schaller’s spot on left wing with David Krejci and David Pastrnak, then Blidh slotting into Spooner’s spot on the Austin Czarnik-Jimmy Hayes combination.

 

[Blowfish]

Please no more Hayes

 

[Sheppy]

I don't like this. Anaheim is heavy, they'll smash the Bruins around.

5-2 Ducks.

 

[Fenway]

The Boston Bruins and U.S. Marine Corps Reserve will be collecting new, unwrapped toys to benefit the Toys for Tots program prior to tonight's game as well as 12/18, and 12/20 home games at TD Garden. You can also donate $10, and for every toy or $10 donation made, you will recieve a raffle ticket for a chance to win autographed memorabilia. All monetary donations will be used to purchase additional toys for children less fortunate. U.S. Marine Corps Reserve representatives will be onsite during those games to collect donations or toys.

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[Dueling Banjos]

This is an interesting game, looking forward to it. Anaheim seems kinda unusual opponent, 'typical' heavy west coast team if that means anything.

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

No K.Miller is addition by substraction.

Let's go with this:

Chara-Carlo
Krug-C.Miller
Grizz/Morrow-McQuaid

I would also play Rask again. With Dobby, it's a sure loss...

Go B's!

 

[Emerz]

4 or more goals is all i ask for christmas

 

[BruinDust]

No K.Miller is addition by substraction.

Let's go with this:

Chara-Carlo
Krug-C.Miller
Grizz/Morrow-McQuaid

I would also play Rask again. With Dobby, it's a sure loss...

Go B's!

If Kevan is out vs. Anaheim (and all indications are he is), they cannot, cannot, roll poor Gryz out there against the Ducks, who are among the leagues biggest and heaviest forward groups, and play like it.

Get Colin and Morrow back in their. Neither are small, and have a much better chance up against the likes of Getzlaf, Perry, Kesler, Ritchie, etc.

 

[Bad Puck Bounce]

Would have like to see Randell called up for this game.

 

[bruinsfan1970]

Hoping the Bruins can start scoring more goals and make TD Garden a tough place for opponents.

 

[NDiesel]

Pretty pessimistic if Dobby is in net tonight. Hopefully he gets it going if he is.

 

[TMac21]

Scheduled loss.

 

[JCRO]

Please no more Hayes

This^

How long till he starts getting boo'd every time he touches the puck since they wont scratch him?

 

[BruinDust]

Would have like to see Randell called up for this game.

Funny, they didn't dress him against Anaheim last January, the game where Krug fought Stewart and the Bruins got steamrolled 6-2.

Too bad they called up Blidh instead.

 

[Bad Puck Bounce]

Funny, they didn't dress him against Anaheim last January, the game where Krug fought Stewart and the Bruins got steamrolled 6-2.

Too bad they called up Blidh instead.

I wasn't happy then about it either. Would like to see both Blidh and Randell in.

 

[Oates2Neely]

Pasta scores again tonight

 

[Aeroforce]

I caught the Ducks' game Tuesday, in which they looked pretty good for two periods against Dallas. Then the wheels fell off and they surrendered five third period goals, losing 6-2.

I imagine they'll come out full of **** and vinegar, even more so than usual.

 

[BruinDust]

I wasn't happy then about it either. Would like to see both Blidh and Randell in.

I wouldn't mind that.

Randell had more goals (6) in 27 games last season than Belesky, Nash, Acciari, Hayes, Blidh, Kuraly, and Heinen have (4) combined in FOUR TIMES the man-games (114) this year.

But can't find his way into this lousy forward group. Even up against a group like Anaheim.

 

[Therick67]

I wouldn't mind that.

Randell had more goals (6) in 27 games last season than Belesky, Nash, Acciari, Hayes, Blidh, Kuraly, and Heinen have (4) combined in FOUR TIMES the man-games (114) this year.

But can't find his way into this lousy forward group. Even up against a group like Anaheim.

It makes all the sense in the world, expect to this coach and GM.

Is anyone going to be surprised if this game is the same as last year?