Pre-Game Talk: Bruins vs Ottawa 7pm NESN game 81

[KnightofBoston]

Didn't see one up yet, have at it!

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[BsEuphoria]

Winning tonight and I think they have to win the last 2 to pass us again if we lose the last one to Caps! Make it happen boys, keep the streak alive!

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

Let's win tonight, then on Saturday and grab home ice in round 1!

Go Bruins!

 

[EON]

Big game. If Boston wins, Ottawa would need 3 points in their last two games to reclaim an Atlantic Division playoff spot.

 

[missingchicklet]

Get it done boys!!!

 

[caz16]

Let's Go Bruins!! Keep the streak alive and pad your position in the standings!

 

[TMac21]

Convincing win tonight.

 

[ODAAT]

let`s make the Sens look like our Bruins did on the last game last year

 

[SPV]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but if we win in regulation tonight and win Saturday; Ottawa can't pass us no matter what they do in their last 2 games?

And Toronto would need to win out to pass us too?

All starts with a big win tonight!!

 

[Kate08]

I need someone to explain the scenarios to me, please and thank you. My mind is mush these days.

 

[EON]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but if we win in regulation tonight and win Saturday; Ottawa can't pass us no matter what they do in their last 2 games?

And Toronto would need to win out to pass us too?

All starts with a big win tonight!!

Correct, if Boston wins out they're guaranteed either the #2 or #3 in the Atlantic. Toronto would need to win out to pass Boston for #2, as Boston will hold the tiebreaker over both Ottawa and Toronto (ROWs).

 

[Jorah Marshmont]

I think if the cards fall exactly right, Ottawa's last game with NYI could decide if either they or the Islanders make the playoffs.

If Ottawa loses to the B's and Rangers in Reg, they'll have 94 points, 37 ROW
If NYI beat Carolina and NJD in Reg/OT, they'll have 92 points, 38 ROW

All the Isles would need to do is beat OTT in regulation.

It's nice to dream, but it has to start with a B's win tonight. Pay them back!

 

[SPV]

fantastic, nice to have our fate in our own hands!

 

[TSBruins13]

Sounds like there is a chance that Karlsson doesn't play tonight - according to Dean Brown from TSN

 

[Patrice37]

Does anyone know when the playoffs actually start? I'm assuming Wednesday 4/12 or Thursday 4/13 and I'm hoping to god it's Thursday for the B's as I have a work event Wednesday night that I can't miss.

Just checked and the Celtics play at home on Wednesday 4/12 so in the event the Bruins get home ice, I would guess it would be Thursday.

 

[Killerbeez]

Just win out baby....let the others fall where they may!

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

Does anyone know when the playoffs actually start? I'm assuming Wednesday 4/12 or Thursday 4/13 and I'm hoping to god it's Thursday for the B's as I have a work event Wednesday night that I can't miss.

Just checked and the Celtics play at home on Wednesday 4/12 so in the event the Bruins get home ice, I would guess it would be Thursday.

4/12 is the official date from what I understand. Which day for the Bruins I don't know.

 

[TMac21]

No EK for Sens.

 

[Emerz]

I wanna see us light these guys up, they've had our numbers all season and last season as well.

5-1 bruins, pasta with a big game.

 

[Sharp Shooting Neely]

Sounds like there is a chance that Karlsson doesn't play tonight - according to Dean Brown from TSN

Read on the TSN site that he did not skate this morning. Think he did the same in their last game with Detroit and ended up playing. He went into the boards awarkedly and hurt his ankle in that game. He was on the bench after being checked over but did not play again that night. I expect him to be in but obviously less that 100%. They definetly are a far different team with out him.

UPDATE: he will not play as per this ice chip quote from TSN. A bit of an even up situation should Marchand also be out.

Defenceman Erik Karlsson will miss the Senators crucial matchup with the Boston Bruins Thursday night with a lower-body injury, head coach Guy Boucher confirmed after the morning skate on Thursday. Jyrki Jokipakka will replace the All-Star Swede in the lineup. - TSN

 

[lopey]

Not sure if this was posted but Karlson out tonight

 

[VanIsle]

Wow he must really be hurting.

 

[ODAAT]

Wow he must really be hurting.

A heel injury, weird

 

[Ladyfan]

I'm am nervous .

Please win tonight.

I really like Karlsson but not having him in the lineup is better for the B's.

HERE WE GO BRUINS..HERE WE GO

 

[Bruinfanatic]

Same line up for Bruins as Tuesday I assume or is Jmmy back in.