GDT: Game 66 - 3/10 1:07 PM - Here Come The Hawks | NESN, NHLN, 98.5 WBZ-FM

[Fenway]

Today's Officials

Referees Marc Joannette (25), Kyle Rehman (10)
Linesmen Jonny Murray (95), Scott Cherrey (50)

Ntl. Anthem Todd Angilly

TODAY’S GAME

The Bruins host the Blackhawks today for the 1st of 2 games between these teams this season & the Blackhawks’ lone appearance of the season at TD Garden … The Bruins are 42-15-8 this season and are 24-7-4 on home ice thus far … They are 4-3-1 against Central Division foes and 14-8-2 against the Western Conference.

The Bruins are playing today their 8th of 10 matinees this season (local start time 4:00 pm or earlier) … They have a 4-2-1 record in afternoon games so far.

The Bruins are playing their 13th of 16 sets of back-to-back games this season … They are currently 8-3-1 in the 1st game of those sets and are 6-4-2 in the 2nd games so far. - They are playing their 12th & 13th of 16 sets of 3-games-in-4-nights this season, as they hosted Philadelphia on 3/8, play in Chicago tomorrow and in Carolina on Tuesday … They have gone 5-5-2 in game 1s, 7-2-2 in game 2s and 9-1-1 in game 3s of those series this season.

The Bruins are concluding today their 6-game home stand, their longest of the season (5-0-0 … They will next face a 4-game road trip to Chicago (3/11), Carolina (3/13), Florida (3/15) & Tampa (3/17) before returning home to host Columbus on 3/19.

BOSTON vs CHICAGO, LIFETIME SERIES

The Bruins and Blackhawks are meeting for the 587th time in their histories with the Bruins having a 265-238-79-4 record and a 1,841-1,773 scoring edge in those contests.

The Bruins are 166-92-34-0 in 292 home games played between these teams with a 1,045-823 scoring advantage in those games.

These teams split last season’s series with each team winning their road game … The Bruins are 6-3-1 in their last 10 games vs. the Blackhawks with a 10-4-3 mark in their last 17 of this lifetime series … They are 5-3-0 in their last 8 games vs. Chicago in Boston.

WAYBACK MACHINE

MILESTONES APPROACHING - None

INJURIES / SUSPENSION (Total injury man-games lost in 2017-18: 208)

Patrice Bergeron – fractured right foot suffered 2/25 at BUF, has missed 5 games
Charlie McAvoy – strained MCL left knee suffered 3/3 vs MTL, has missed 2 games
Anders Bjork – 2/21 shoulder surgery, has missed 16 games (IR)
David Backes – Serving gm 2 today of 3-gm NHL-imposed suspension for incident 3/6 vs DET

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[Bruinswillwin77]

Lets go Bzzzz.

You know Marchy has it out for the league after his fine.

nice GDT as always, Fenway!

 

[Lobster57]

so...The B's will have 4 more home games and 11 roadies after this? And that's with the postponed home game from earlier in the winter still to be made up?

that is some bullshit scheduling

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

so...The B's will have 4 more home games and 11 roadies after this? And that's with the postponed home game from earlier in the winter still to be made up?

that is some bull**** scheduling

Not shocked. I should trademark “NHLOL”.

 

[Fenway]

so...The B's will have 4 more home games and 11 roadies after this? And that's with the postponed home game from earlier in the winter still to be made up?

that is some bull**** scheduling

Don't blame the NHL as the Garden is heavily booked in March. This year they are hosting the NCAA East Regional and the NCAA takes control of the arena from 3/21 to 3/25. Throw in high school and college tournaments and there simply aren't many dates.

 

[Fenway]

 

[bruinshoper]

I hope the League doesn't find some stuff from earlier in the year or maybe a few years back and suspend Marchand. He's on a beautiful roll.

 

[eightspokedb]

Not shocked. I should trademark “NHLOL”.

I'm gonna do Eat It NHL and DoPOS...

 

[TP]

I'm scared

 

[Sheppy]

11 am beers, sign me up!

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

I'm gonna do Eat It NHL and DoPOS...

I like DoPeS myself, but both work extremely well lol

 

[trenton1]

Shame that Backes has to miss playing his old rivals now that he's finally on the better team.

 

[talkinaway]

At least Backes is getting some time out of the rotation before playoffs. I hope we can start resting a lot of the stars soon. With our hectic March schedule, and our season ending later than any playoff team, we're going to be limping into the playoffs - not figuratively like last year, but literally.

 

[Jdavidev]

I hope the League doesn't find some stuff from earlier in the year or maybe a few years back and suspend Marchand. He's on a beautiful roll.

I think Marchy should start sending the league fines for all the missed calls on him, all the phantom calls. Make some videos, have fun with it.

 

[Thrive]

I think Marchy should start sending the league fines for all the missed calls on him, all the phantom calls. Make some videos, have fun with it.

I can see Brad making a set of YouTube videos of him standing in front of a bad green screen in a poorly fitting suit holding either a long crooked pointer or laser pointer and looking into the wrong camera (Gord Kluzak style) reading from a clearly predetermined script and pointing a bunch of fun stuff out and then coming up with outrageous fine amounts or suspension terms.

That would be the funniest troll account ever.



As always, beaut of a GDT Fenway!

 

[jdz]

At least Backes is getting some time out of the rotation before playoffs. I hope we can start resting a lot of the stars soon. With our hectic March schedule, and our season ending later than any playoff team, we're going to be limping into the playoffs - not figuratively like last year, but literally.

They've actually found some ways to rest a lot of the guys - whether deliberately or by complete chance or injury.

The issue is Chara. He's 40 and has played every game. If we had a healthy mcavoy it would be a great opportunity to let the big guy rest one or two due to soreness. Convincing him to do that might be a problem though.

 

[caz16]

I love matinees but then miss Saturday night hockey. They should do a double header and have tomorrow off...lol

I hope Brad is even more motivated (if humanly possible) and tears it up again after that ridiculous delayed embellishment fine - they should be penalized for their stupidity. I love the #NHLOL and will use it every chance I get, maybe it will trend eventually and really piss them off. I'm sure we are not the only fan base who have issues with the officiating, etc.

GO BRUINS!!! Rack up some more points and drive the masses out there crazy!!

 

[Ladyfan]

The NHL is being stupid about Brad.
They should start looking at the stuff other teams do to him every game. They miss so much (on purpose).
Brad is a gem. The B's are so lucky to have him.

I hope for a win today with no injuries.

HERE WE GO BRUINS...HERE WE GO.

 

[TheBT]

Let's Go Bruins!!

 

[ODAAT]

4-3 B`s today, to give Marchand a break, I`ll predict GWG today scored by Kuraly, yep, I said it, Kuraly

 

[smithformeragent]

How the mighty Hawks have fallen.

I can’t get enough.

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

Just win.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

I think Marchy should start sending the league fines for all the missed calls on him, all the phantom calls. Make some videos, have fun with it.

I hope he sends them this 2k fine in pennies. Lol

 

[bolt thrower]

Still no Czarnik? I would love to see him get the job as 3rd line center for the next 2 games. Move Wingels to the 4th line and sit Acciari.

 

[frickinbobby]

i would call up a kid or two for today's game. genius move. inject some energy into a sleepy matinee with the young legs. make sure the ones you pick weren't out late last night and stick them right out there first shift and put the sleepy Hawks on their heels. do Hawks have heels? genius move.