BRUINS GDT Game 66 1:38 PM - Fishsticks honor former Bruins Coach Butch Goring - NESN, NHLN, SN, 98.5 WBZ-FM

[Fenway]

GDT designed by @Alicat

Boston Bruins @ New York Islanders
1 PM ET

National TV: NHL Network
Boston TV/Radio: NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub FM
NY Islanders TV/ Radio: MSG, 88.7 FM WRHU

Nassau Colosseum, Uniondale, NY

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Tuukka Rask
37 GP | 23-7-0-6| .926 Sv % | 2.22 GAA | 3 SO | 2 A | 2Pts

Semyon Varlamov
41 GP | 19-12-0-5 | .918 Sv % | 2.51 GAA | 2 SO

Tonight's Officials

Referees Brian Pochmara (16), Kelly Sutherland (11)
Linesmen Bryan Pancich (94), Brandon Gawryletz (64)

Supervisor Bill McCreary

Ntl. Anthem Nicole Raviv

Retirement Ceremony: Robert "Butch" Goring (#91)

TODAY’S GAME - The Bruins visit the Islanders today in the 3rd & final game between these teams this season and the 2nd of 2 in New York … The Bruins are 40-13-12 thus far this season & are 18-10-3 on the road … They are 10-3-6 vs. Metropolitan Division opponents & are 22-8- 9 vs. Eastern Conference foes. - The Bruins are opening a 3-game road trip tonight, continuing in TB on 3/3 & FLA on 3/5 before returning home to host TB on 3/7. - The Bruins are playing today their 10th & final matinee of this season (local start time 4:00 pm or earlier) … They have a 5-3-1 record in afternoon games so far.

MILESTONES APPROACHING - Ondrej Kase is playing his 200th NHL game tonight & he is four points short of his 100th NHL point. - Jake DeBrusk is two games shy of his 200th NHL game. - David Pastrnak is four assists short of his 200th NHL assist.

INJURIES (Total man-games lost in 2019-20: 240) - Chris Wagner: Upper body (not on trip) - Connor Clifton: Upper body (IR) - Kevan Miller: Knee (LTIR)

BOSTON vs ISLANDERS, LIFETIME SERIES - The Bruins and Islanders are meeting for the 172nd time in their histories with the Bruins having a 91-54-21-5 record and 581-487 scoring advantage in those games. - The Bruins are 44-30-10-2 lifetime in road games vs. the Islanders with a 286-259 scoring edge in those 86 contests. - The Bruins have taken points out of their last 9 games vs. the Islanders at 8-0-1, including a 3-2 shootout loss in Boston on 12/19 & 3- 2 OT win in New York on 1/11 in the 1st 2 games of this season’s series … They are 13-2-1 in their last 16 games overall vs. New York, with their last regulation loss a 4-0 home setback on 1/16/2017 … They have won their last 9 games in New York & are 12-1-0 in their last 13 visits to the Islanders with their lone road loss in that span a 3-1 setback on 11/2/2013 … They are 16-2-1 in their last 19 road games vs. the Islanders.

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[Pia8988]

Just win

Ugh- 10 AM start. f*** that.

 

[Deleted]

Last scheduled early start game for me. I'm gonna enjoy it.
Looking forward to having a proper look at Ritchie and Kase.

Go B's.

 

[TCB]

Great job on the GDT @Alicat

Congrats to Butch Goring who was the original trade deadline "final piece of the puzzle" going on to win 4 cups and a Conn Smythe.

 

[Fenway]

Goring was an off the wall choice as Bruins coach in 85-86 replacing Sinden who finished the previous season after firing Cheevers.

At the time we all thought Goring was just a temp until Harry thought Milbury was ready and then when Goring was fired Terry O'Reilly was named coach.

 

[Ladyfan]

Been awake since 3:30. I don't mind an early game.

A nice win with no injuries please .

HERE WE GO BRUINS...HERE WE GO

 

[caz16]

I am looking forward to the new guys feeling more comfortable with each game. Hopefully two more points and no injuries.

GO BRUINS!!!!!!

 

[kthx]

Our bottom 6 will score 3+ goals tonight.

 

[rfournier103]

Goring was an off the wall choice as Bruins coach in 85-86 replacing Sinden who finished the previous season after firing Cheevers.

At the time we all thought Goring was just a temp until Harry thought Milbury was ready and then when Goring was fired Terry O'Reilly was named coach.



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I suppose this is on topic since we’re discussing Butch Goring, but was there a big name big time coach they could have brought in? Or was Goring the best candidate available at the time?

I wasn’t following the Bruins very closely until O’Reilly became the coach, so I’m curious about “the process” at the time.

 

[Oli the Bruins Cat]

 

[Krupp]

Get those two points

And Pasta you get to 50 no matter what; make us proud!

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Kelly Sutherland, the man who ignores blatant tripping calls.

Gross.

 

[The Andrew Peeke Fan]

Bjork was great against the Stars. No reason for him to sit, unless he's hurt. I don't think he's hurt. Dumb.

 

[bobbyorr04]

GDT designed by @Alicat

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For a second I thought this was a habs thread

Great GDT Alicat

It's a good day to devour the fish sticks

B's 4-2

GO BRUINS!!!

 

[The National]

Bjork was great against the Stars. No reason for him to sit, unless he's hurt. I don't think he's hurt. Dumb.

Great???

He was benched for almost an entire period, not surprised he’s sitting. His game has been off lately he could use a game or two in the press box.

 

[badbrewin]

Still remember when the B's brought in Goring as a player towards the end of his career. He was such a smart player and what a work ethic. Just looked up his stats on hockeydb and he had average nearly a point per game in half a season. Don't recall why he fell off the map after point...thought he was still a very serviceable player.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Bjork was great against the Stars. No reason for him to sit, unless he's hurt. I don't think he's hurt. Dumb.

He was good in the third period, but before that he was pretty mediocre. He was also benched because of a pretty egregious turnover and hasn't been effective for a while now. I think a seat upstairs, even for a few games, isn't a bad idea. He's clearly hitting a wall.

 

[The Andrew Peeke Fan]

Great???

He was benched for almost an entire period, not surprised he’s sitting. His game has been off lately he could use a game or two in the press box.

I didn't think he deserved that either, tbh.

 

[CREW99AW]

Hoping my isles show up for more than just the 1st period and we get a good game today.

Kase was a player I had hoped Lou would add. Intriguing upside.

 

[Rubber Biscuit]

Anyone know if the B’s are wearing black today? The Islanders wore white when they did Tonelli’s number last week. I wonder if they’re doing that again

 

[The National]

I didn't think he deserved that either, tbh.

Ehh, yeah but I understand why Butch did it. He’s also notoriously tough on young players so no surprise there.

 

[rfournier103]

Anyone know if the B’s are wearing black today? The Islanders wore white when they did Tonelli’s number last week. I wonder if they’re doing that again

I think the Bruins should wear black at home AND away except when they play Pittsburgh; Las Vegas; Los Angeles; or Anaheim on the road.

Best uniform in the NHL in my opinion.

 

[TP]

I'm scared!

 

[Rubber Biscuit]

I think the Bruins should wear black at home AND away except when they play Pittsburgh; Las Vegas; Los Angeles; or Anaheim on the road.

Best uniform in the NHL in my opinion.

Even if they didn’t wear black all the time, it’d be cool to see more all-color matchups against teams like Montreal and Toronto

 

[rfournier103]

Even if they didn’t wear black all the time, it’d be cool to see more all-color matchups against teams like Montreal and Toronto

Couldn’t agree more.

As far as the players themselves are concerned, I’m looking forward to seeing this new and improved second line bring a little more balance to the offense. I have to miss the game today, but I’ll be that rude guy checking his phone looking for updates all day.