TONIGHT’S GAME
The Bruins host the Red Wings tonight for the second of four games between these teams and the first of two this season at TD Garden … The Bruins are 18-10-5 this season and are 11-5-3 on home ice thus far … They are 3-1-2 against Atlantic Division foes and 8-4-4 against the Eastern Conference.
The Bruins are playing game 9 tonight of a stretch in which they play 8 of 10 games on home ice (6-1-1 so far) … They play game 2 of a 3-game home stand tonight, concluding with Ottawa on 12/27.
Today's Officials
Referees Wes McCauley (4), Justin StPierre (12)
Linesmen Ryan Daisy (81), Brian Murphy (93)
Ntl. Anthem Rene Rancourt
Bruins fans sing the Anthem with Rene Rancourt at the Cup Finals, Game 6 6/13/11
BOSTON vs DETROIT, LIFETIME SERIES
The Bruins and Red Wings are meeting for the 598th time in their histories with the Bruins having a 247-251-95-4 record and 1,804- 1,782 scoring edge in those contests.
The Bruins are 162-92-43-2 in 299 games played between the teams in Boston with a 1,049-790 scoring advantage.
The Bruins have taken points out of 12 of their last 13 games vs. the Red Wings at 11-1-1, including a current 5-0-1 streak and a 3-2 OT win in Detroit on 12/13 in the 1st game of this season’s series … Their lone regulation loss in that span was a 6-5 setback in Detroit on Feb. 14, 2016 … They have won their last 6 games vs. Detroit in Boston with the Red Wings’ last road victory a 3-2 win on Oct. 14, 2013
WAYBACK MACHINE
12/13/17 Condensed Game: Bruins @ Red Wings
Bruins Zdeno Chara all Smiles sparring Red Wings Smith
BRAWL! red wings / bruins 1991-92 season
MILESTONES APPROACHING
Brad Marchand is three assists shy of the 200 NHL/Bruins
assists milestone.
Torey Krug is four points short of his 200th NHL/Bruins point.
! Have a lovely and safe holiday with those you love.
