2019 Winter Classic GDT - GAME 40 - 1/1/19 1 PM - THE BEAR visits Our Lady of the Lake - NBC, SN, TVAS, 98.5 WBZ-FM

[Fenway]

Officials

Referees Francis Charron (6), Eric Furlatt (27)
Linesmen Bryan Pancich (94), Matt MacPherson (83)

Ntl. Anthem Wayne Messmer


TODAY’S GAME - The Bruins visit the Blackhawks today in the 1st of 2 games between these teams this season and Boston’s 1st Winter Classic as the road team… The Bruins are 21-14-4 this season and are 8-9-4 on the road … They are 2-2-1 vs. Central Division opponents and are 7- 4-3 vs. Western Conference foes. - The Bruins are playing their 3rd Winter Classic game & their 1st as the road team … They are 1-1-0 in Winter Classic games, with a 2-1 OT win vs. Philadelphia on 1/1/2010 at Fenway Park & a 5-1 loss to Montreal on 1/1/2016 at Gillette Stadium. - Patrice Bergeron & Zdeno Chara are the only current Bruins who have played in both previous Winter Classics while David Krejci (Fenway), Torey Krug (Gillette) & Kevan Miller (Gillette) are playing in their 2nd … Tuukka Rask dressed for both previous games, as backup at Fenway Park & took the loss at Gillette Stadium. - Krejci, Bergeron & Chara all have assists in Winter Classic games, with Bergeron & Chara’s both coming on the OT winner at Fenway Park. - They are playing today their 4th of 10 matinees this season (local start time 4:00 pm or earlier) … They have a 3-0-0 record in afternoon games so far.

MILESTONES APPROACHING - Tuukka Rask’s next game will be his 469th NHL/Bruins game, which will be the most by a goaltender in team history. - Zdeno Chara is 2 goals shy of his 200th NHL goal … He will become just the 21st defenseman in NHL history to reach that milestone. - Kevan Miller is 2 games short of his 300th NHL game. - Tuukka Rask is 6 wins short of his 253rd Bruins/NHL win, which will be the most by a goaltender in team history.

INJURIES / SUSPENSION (Total man-games lost in 2018-19: 149) - Brad Marchand: Upper body, day-to-day - Charlie McAvoy: Lower body, day-to-day - David Backes: Will be serving game 2 of a 3-game NHL-imposed suspension for an incident 12/27 vs NJ

BOSTON vs CHICAGO, LIFETIME SERIES - The Bruins and Blackhawks are meeting for the 589th time in their histories with the Bruins having a 266-239-79-4 record and 1,849- 1,780 scoring edge in those games. - The Bruins are 99-147-45-4 lifetime road games vs. Chicago with the Blackhawks holding a 953-797 scoring advantage in those 295 contests. - The Bruins and Blackhawks have split their season series in each of the last four seasons & they have each won twice in the other team’s rink in that span … The Bruins are 11-5-2 in their last 18 games overall vs. Chicago & are 5-2-2 in their last 9 road games vs. the Blackhawks.

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[Fenway]

 

[Krupp]

Great work on this GDT!

I know it's New Year's Eve and I should be thinking about having a good time tonight and all....but really I just wanna see the puck drop already!

 

[Alicat]

Thanks Fenway!

I'll see what I can do with the line ups and stats!

Are they not televising the practice and family skate this year?

 

[Alicat]

 

[Fenway]

Thanks Fenway!

I'll see what I can do with the line ups and stats!

Are they not televising the practice and family skate this year?

If it doesn't stop raining practice will move indoors and the family skate cancelled.

 

[Bruinaura]

Thanks Fenway!

I'll see what I can do with the line ups and stats!

Are they not televising the practice and family skate this year?

Just saw on twitter that outdoor activities are scratched due to rain

 

[Alicat]

If it doesn't stop raining practice will move indoors and the family skate cancelled.

Thanks!

Bummer, those were always fun to watch

 

[Prince Pasta]

Fingers crossed McAvoy Practices today!

 

[BMC]

What if it rains tomorrow??? Will it be postponed or will they try to get it in anyway?

 

[NeelyDan]

I feel like Halak getting the start is worthy of an eyebrow raise.

Edit: would be worthy, not is - don't think it's been confirmed.

 

[Fenway]

What if it rains tomorrow??? Will it be postponed or will they try to get it in anyway?

 

[Caper Bruins fan]

Bruins win 3-2 . Chara gets the game winner . I am working 3-11 so have to DVR this one .

 

[Orr Fourever]

Orr 4 guarantees another Bruin win...

Next to the spoked B. The Black Hawks uniforms are way cool. JMHO...

 

[BMC]

Uh huh. That doesn't answer my question

 

[ODAAT]

gotta work tomorrow night, be able to catch most of the tilt but great GDT

 

[BMC]

Orr 4 guarantees another Bruin win...

Next to the spoked B. The Black Hawks uniforms are way cool. JMHO...

I've always loved the Blackhawks uniforms. Red Wings too.

 

[Sheppy]

Honestly. I think Tuukka should start tomorrow.

 

[ODAAT]

Honestly. I think Tuukka should start tomorrow.

agreed, Halak was putrid his last outing

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

Watching the Road to the Winter Classic.

Love it

 

[caz16]

Wow...the ice is not going to be great if that forecast is accurate. Nice and toasty for the fans though as long as the rain holds off. I hope Tuukka starts, he played well against the Sabres.

 

[Mainehockey33]

I’ve given Tuukka shit this year but he should definitely start tomorrow.

 

[talkinaway]

What if it rains tomorrow??? Will it be postponed or will they try to get it in anyway?

There's technically room in both the Bruins and the Hawks schedule to move the Winter Classic to Wednesday. It wouldn't be ideal, as both teams have games on Thursday, creating two double-headers, but I bet that was the contingency when they drew up the schedule. It looks like the weather's going to be reasonable.

I bet if conditions were bad on both days, or if the game had to be suspended, they'd reschedule to the United Center later this year.

 

[Tmac37]

Can't be any worse than the last WC, right?

Watched that one in Vegas, hungover as anything, game started at 10am.

 

[Alicat]

* I will update the lines later tonight

Tuukka Rask
19gp | 9-8-0-2 | .912 Sv% | 2.67 GAA | 4 PIM

Cam Ward
17gp | 6-6-0-4 | .886 Sv% | 3.90 GAA | 4 PIM