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[Fenway]

Tonight's Officials

Referees Tom Chmielewski (18), Wes McCauley (4)
Linesmen Ryan Daisy (81), Tony Sericolo (84)

Ntl. Anthem Nicole Talbot

TONIGHT’S GAME

The Bruins host the Blues tonight for the 1st of 2 games between these teams this season & the Blues’ lone visit of the season to TD Garden … The Bruins are 29-11-8 this season and are 16-6-4 on home ice thus far … They are 3-3-1 against Central Division foes and 10-7-2 against the Western Conference.

The Bruins play game 2 of a 3-game home stand tonight, concluding with Toronto on 2/3 before facing a 2-game road trip to Detroit on 2/6 & NY Rangers on 2/7.

WAYBACK MACHINE

BOSTON vs ST. LOUIS, LIFETIME SERIES

The Bruins and Blues are meeting for the 134th time in their histories with the Bruins having a 64-42-18-9 record and 487-395 scoring advantage in those contests.

The Bruins are 36-17-9-4 in 66 games played between the teams in Boston with a 259-181 scoring edge.

The Bruins have taken points out of 10 of their last 13 games vs. the Blues at 6-3-4 & these teams split last season’s series with each winning the road game … They are 1-2-3 in their last 6 games vs. St. Louis in Boston with their last home win over the Blues a 2-0 victory on Nov. 18, 2014.

Fun Fact: 10 of the last 11 games between these teams have been decided by 2 goals or fewer, including 4 OT/shootout decisions.

INJURIES (Total man-games lost in 2017-18: 164)

Charlie McAvoy underwent a successful procedure on 1/22 at the MGH to treat an abnormal heart rhythm. Following the Bruins game on 11/26, he told team physicians that he experienced heart palpitations during the game. Subsequently, he underwent an evaluation, which diagnosed him with a supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). The type of SVT he has is not considered to be dangerous to his health but can recur at any time and causes significant symptoms. After consultation with team physicians, as well as experts in this type of heart condition, he decided to have the condition treated with a procedure called an ablation. The decision to have the procedure done at this time is due to a high probability of recurrence. During the period from the initial occurrence through 1/20, he was cleared to play by the medical team and was monitored closely. The expected recovery period is 2 weeks.

Noel Acciari – Lower body, has missed 2 games

Anders Bjork – Upper body


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[TP]

I'm scared

 

[BruinsFan1990]

Wes McCauley!!!!!

 

[Sheppy]

Going to be another tough game tonight.

 

[Boston Bruno]

I h8 St Poois.

After Anaheim, another tough game.

Hope the whole team picks it up, or after saturday night we could be 3rd.

 

[blazenlo]

I blame Marchand...

Let's GO 'S!!!

 

[sooshii]

I would like to get the first goal tonight. Please & thank you.

Let's go
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[Ladyfan]

Please score first.

I am glad David B is OK.

HERE WE GO BRUINS...HERE WE GO

 

[smithformeragent]

Taking my old man to his first game in almost a decade

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

16-0-2

Let's make it 19 straight games with at least a point when the #1 is starting in net.

Just win.

 

[Kind Sir]

Please score first.

I am glad David B is OK.

HERE WE GO BRUINS...HERE WE GO

So are (most) Blues fans. Backes hits hard, and gets hit hard. It's his role.

Hope the Blues win. No hard feelings.

 

[Chief Nine]

Taking my old man to his first game in almost a decade

I'll be there with my son (his birthday present) Think it's been about 4 years since we've gone to a game. Looking forward to it!

 

[Ladyfan]

So are (most) Blues fans. Backes hits hard, and gets hit hard. It's his role.

Hope the Blues win. No hard feelings.

None taken. I hope the B's win with NO injuries to either team.

 

[talkinaway]

Wes McCauley!!!!!

I hate refs...but I can't not like McCauley. My brain hurts.





Glad Backes is back for this game - scary to see him out Tuesday. That hit still seems late and high to me, but I'm a home-ah. I think this game means a lot to Backes, playing against his old team.

Curious to see the lines tonight...I notice that my pepto bismol usage is inversely proportional to the number of changes in the lines.

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

Please score first.

I am glad David B is OK.

HERE WE GO BRUINS...HERE WE GO

At some point they will have to score 1st....

They allowed the 1st goal the last 8 games and found a way to be 7-1-0 in those.

Bruins are 18-1-5 when scoring 1st. Let's try that tonight. Will be much easier to get the win, especially with both Marchand+McAvoy out.

 

[Bruinfanatic]

I would like to get the first goal tonight. Please & thank you.

Let's go
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Yeah enough of these slow starts

 

[blazenlo]

I hate refs...but I can't not like McCauley. My brain hurts.

Thanks for sharing. That was a good watch!

 

[Mount Kramer Cameras]

Two U's, two K's... you know the rest by now.

Go B's!

 

[Emerz]

Hold up... Carter Hutton has a .945 over 22 games? Wasn't he a career backup?? the goalie position is so weird in the NHL...

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

Hold up... Carter Hutton has a .945 over 22 games? Wasn't he a career backup?? the goalie position is so weird in the NHL...

Hutton was named ECHL Alumnus of the month, as well

 

[Tampbear]

Hold up... Carter Hutton has a .945 over 22 games? Wasn't he a career backup?? the goalie position is so weird in the NHL...

I think tonight is a good night to start getting him closer to career average.

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

I think tonight is a good night to start getting him closer to career average.

Will be tough since Allen seems to be the starter for tonight...

 

[Tampbear]

Will be tough since Allen seems to be the starter for tonight...

Fair enough. Hutton was listed as probable in the thread.

 

[Olden McGroin]

I would like to get the first goal tonight. Please & thank you.

Let's go
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I'm gonna say #37 gets that goal

Edit: Islanders board has a "First Goal of the Game" competition for fun, any interest playing one here?

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Taking my old man to his first game in almost a decade

I hope they blow the doors off the Blues!