BRUINS GDT GAME 75 7:08 PM - THE BEAR swims in the Potomac River - NESN, ESPN+, 98.5 WBZ-FM ( postgame on NESN plus )

[Fenway]

Tonight's Officials

Referees Michael Markovic (31), Frederick L'Ecuyer (17)
Linespersons Michel Cormier (76), Tommy Hughes (65)

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Boston Bruins (42-17-15, first in the Atlantic Division) vs. Washington Capitals (36-27-9, fourth in the Metropolitan Division)

Washington; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Atlantic Division-leading Boston Bruins play the Washington Capitals.

Washington is 36-27-9 overall and 20-11-5 in home games. The Capitals have a -30 scoring differential, with 195 total goals scored and 225 given up.

Boston is 42-17-15 overall and 19-8-9 in road games. The Bruins have gone 40-3-7 in games they score three or more goals.

The teams match up Saturday for the second time this season. The Capitals won 3-0 in the previous matchup.

TOP PERFORMERS: Tom Wilson has scored 17 goals with 15 assists for the Capitals. Alexander Ovechkin has eight goals and two assists over the past 10 games.

David Pastrnak has scored 45 goals with 56 assists for the Bruins. Brad Marchand has one goal and eight assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Capitals: 6-4-0, averaging 2.8 goals, 4.5 assists, 2.4 penalties and 5.2 penalty minutes while giving up 3.5 goals per game.

Bruins: 6-4-0, averaging 3.3 goals, 5.9 assists, 3.9 penalties and nine penalty minutes while giving up 2.5 goals per game.

INJURIES: Capitals: Sonny Milano: day to day (upper-body), Nicklas Backstrom: out (hip), Ethan Bear: out (personal).

Bruins: Milan Lucic: out (personal), Pat Maroon: out (back), Derek Forbort: out (undisclosed), Matthew Poitras: out (shoulder).

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[goldnblack]

MARCHY 400!

Posting to bump. Tonight is the night.

 

[Ladyfan]

Just do not get hurt. I bet Ovi is sad that Pasta is ahead of him in points. Heads up Pasta.

Hey Steve, I hope the Bruins win tonight.

HERE WE GO BRUINS...HERE WE GO

 

[Mione134]

Let's not make Lindgren look like a Vezina winner again okay boys? Pucks to the net. Shoot. Stop the overpasses and fancy padded. Just go to the goal. Heads up. Forecheck and get this win.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

Just do not get hurt. I bet Ovi is sad that Pasta is ahead of him in points. Heads up Pasta.

Hey Steve, I hope the Bruins win tonight.

HERE WE GO BRUINS...HERE WE GO

Pasta earned 113 pts last season.

Ovechkin's highest career point total was 112 points in 2008.

 

[Zillah]

Just do not get hurt. I bet Ovi is sad that Pasta is ahead of him in points. Heads up Pasta.

Hey Steve, I hope the Bruins win tonight.

HERE WE GO BRUINS...HERE WE GO

Sure will be nice not having Tom Wilson running around putting a couple players in a hospital bed again. Bad news is he will be healthy for the playoffs if they make it.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

Sure will be nice not having Tom Wilson running around putting a couple players in a hospital bed again. Bad news is he will be healthy for the playoffs if they make it.

Meh. He hasn't been the same lately.

 

[shelbysdad]

These refs suck

 

[caz16]

The Caps have a lot to play for so it won't be easy. I would settle for no injuries, at least Wilson is still out this game but will be back for the next meeting.

A win would put us ahead of the Panthers again. I don't think we will see the Bruins getting the President's Trophy, not that I care. It is meaningless.

 

[BMC]

DROP THE f***ING PUCK ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[RI.B FAN]

Like to see Sway get his game in order starting tonight, would be a good boost for the whole team

 

[Clint Eastwood]

MARCHY 400!

Posting to bump. Tonight is the night.

Maybe something like this!

 

[22Brad Park]

.Bruins needs pts.Go

The Caps have a lot to play for so it won't be easy. I would settle for no injuries, at least Wilson is still out this game but will be back for the next meeting.

A win would put us ahead of the Panthers again. I don't think we will see the Bruins getting the President's Trophy, not that I care. It is meaningless.

Watched that game today.That Tkachuk is the biggest scumbag in the NHL.Kassian should have beaten him worse.

 

[Aussie Bruin]

Pasta earned 113 pts last season.

Ovechkin's highest career point total was 112 points in 2008.

I'm sure Ovi with his 848 goals is really not bothered by this. We all know the one thing he's still gunning for. 2 years left on his current contract, by which point he'll be 40, and while Ovi's definitely starting to slow down he's still potting a few. The race to beat Gretzky is going to be tight.

 

[shelbysdad]

These refs suck

 

[ProdigalFan]

Just double checking the B's are on NESN tonight. The TV schedule I have says only the pre and post are on NESN and that they are airing the Sox game. The only other stream I see is ESPN+ which I don't have.

 

[Gee Wally]

Just double checking the B's are on NESN tonight. The TV schedule I have says only the pre and post are on NESN and that they are airing the Sox game. The only other stream I see is ESPN+ which I don't have.

Nesn has Bruins listed at 7:00 and Red Sox at 9:30.
Havent a clue what happens though if Bruins run over

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

Nesn has Bruins listed at 7:00 and Red Sox at 9:30.
Havent a clue what happens though if Bruins run over

Neither does NESN

 

[BruinsFanMike82]

 

[GahdenRinkRat]

Shatty should anchor PP 2(maybe even 1). Let’s have full and physical 60 minutes ,no Tom Wilson, so scumbag factor is slightly reduced
Here we go BRUINS!! Here we go !!

 

[mar2kbos]

Near the end of the year, playing the capitals they need to bubble wrap Carlo

 

[GahdenRinkRat]

Nesn has Bruins listed at 7:00 and Red Sox at 9:30.
Havent a clue what happens though if Bruins run over

Heidi will start at 9:30pm on both NESN and NESN + ( you have to be old to get this reference)

 

[Gee Wally]

 

[bwdrums1]

Between the NCAA games and the B's games this a great week for hockey junkies. Alas, my Minutemen lost in OT to Denver. Played them tough, though, I'm proud of their showing.

 

[Ladyfan]

Nice interview Danton Heinen. No whining about playing on a different line.