BRUINS GDT GAME 14 7:08 PM - THE BEAR swims in Lake Ontario - NESN, ESPN+, TSN4, 98.5 WBZ-FM, CJCL-AM 590

[Fenway]

Tuesday, November 5 (Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON)

• Optional morning skate, 11:30 a.m.
• Head Coach Jim Montgomery and select players available to media as early as 11:30 a.m.
• Game vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, 7 p.m. (TV: NESN | Radio: 98.5)
• Head Coach Jim Montgomery and select players available to media following the game
• Travel to Boston

Referees Brian Pochmara (16), Pierre Lambert (25)
Linespersons Tyson Baker (88), Andrew Smith (51)

TONIGHT’S GAME- The Bruins travel to the Maple Leafs tonight in the second of four games between these teams this season and the first of two Boston visits to Scotiabank Arena ... The Bruins are 6-6-1 overall this season with a 2-3-1 record on the road.- The Bruins are playing their second of ten sets of three-game-in-four-nights ... They are currently 1-1-0 in game ones, are 2-0-0 in game twos and are 1-0-0 in game threes.- The Bruins return home following their trip to Toronto to host Calgary on Nov. 7 and Ottawa on Nov. 9.

SHUTOUT FACTS- The Bruins have shut out their opponents in consecutive games with a 3-0 win in Philadelphia on Nov. 2 (Joonas Korpisalo 20 svs) and a 2-0 win vs. Seattle on Nov. 3 (Jeremy Swayman 23 svs) ... The Bruins enter tonight’s game with a shutoutstreak of 127:47 with their last goal allowed at 12:13 of the third period on Oct. 31 by Carolina.- The Bruins previously had consecutive shutouts on Nov. 19 (6-0 at NY Islanders) and Nov. 21 (1-0 at Montreal), 2011 both by Tim Thomas.- Their previous shutouts on consecutive days came on Oct. 27 (1-0/OT at Edmonton) and Oct. 28 (1-0 at Vancouver), 2008 both by Tim Thomas.- Their previous consecutive shutouts by different goaltenders came on Oct. 17 (2-0 at Vancouver) by Jim Carey and Oct. 18 (3-0 at Calgary) by Byron Dafoe, 1997.- The last Boston goaltenders with three straight shutouts came on Nov. 20 (1-0 vs. Chicago) by Gilles Gilbert, Nov. 23 (2-0at Buffalo) by Ron Graham, and Nov. 24 (6-0 vs. Washington) by Gilbert, 1977.

MILESTONES APPROACHING- Pavel Zacha is two points shy of his 300th NHL point.- Trent Frederic is three points short of his 100th NHL point.- Tyler Johnson is seven goals short of his 200th NHL goal.- Trent Frederic is seven games shy of his 300th NHL game.INJURIES- Alec Regula is an Injured Non-Roster designee.

BOSTON vs. TORONTO, LIFETIME SERIES- The Bruins and Maple Leafs are meeting for the 690th time in their histories with a 309-269-98-13 record and Toronto holding a 2,044-2,043 scoring edge in those games.- The Bruins are 117-169-51-8 in 345 games in Toronto with the Maple Leafs having a 1,128-905 scoring advantage in thosegames.- The Bruins won the first game of this season’s series with a 4-3 OT win in Boston on Oct. 26​

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[Aussie Bruin]

Thanks as always @Fenway.

Two flawed teams, both stumbling and trying to find their feet in the early stretches of the season. Both probably surprised that previous cornerstones of the franchise - defense for one, offense for the other - have suddenly been difficult to re-establish.

The Bruins have got a little something going but haven't proven much yet. Toronto may not be the toughest of opponents at present but they will surely be up for the battle here after losing yet again to the Blues and now facing off against an old rival on home ice. So we will see how Boston fares facing a team with more talent and speed than the last couple.

Never want to lose to the Leafs. I expect a rebound and a good performance from Pasta after his benching. Would like to see Coyle continue his recent improvement, and Elias Lindholm is gradually sorting out how to make things work in this team, so hopefully that continues. If Brazeau can score again against the organization that let him go that would make me happy - Steve Dangle hates it every time. And the defense, much as it's starting to find its shape and rhythm again, is going to need to be sharper still here.

Most importantly of all, however it's done, just win!

 

[DominicT]

It's a beautiful day. Only one thing can possibly make it better.

A Bruins victory!

 

[Caper Bruins fan]

Thanks as always @Fenway.

Two flawed teams, both stumbling and trying to find their feet in the early stretches of the season. Both probably surprised that previous cornerstones of the franchise - defense for one, offense for the other - have suddenly been difficult to re-establish.

The Bruins have got a little something going but haven't proven much yet. Toronto may not be the toughest of opponents at present but they will surely be up for the battle here after losing yet again to the Blues and now facing off against an old rival on home ice. So we will see how Boston fares facing a team with more talent and speed than the last couple.

Never want to lose to the Leafs. I expect a rebound and a good performance from Pasta after his benching. Would like to see Coyle continue his recent improvement, and Elias Lindholm is gradually sorting out how to make things work in this team, so hopefully that continues. If Brazeau can score again against the organization that let him go that would make me happy - Steve Dangle hates it every time. And the defense, much as it's starting to find its shape and rhythm again, is going to need to be sharper still here.

Most importantly of all, however it's done, just win!

Some offense from Pasta will be needed. I expect it to be close. If the Bruins have to lose at least get a point out of this one and lose in overtime. These two teams are close but still think the Bruins are constructed a little better and would win in a 7 game series.

 

[wintersej]

No matter who you are voting for, some well timed escapism tonight!

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

TJ pots his first if he plays.

 

[Fenway]

 

[Bradely]

It's a beautiful day. Only one thing can possibly make it better.

A Bruins victory!

Bruins win will make it better for sure.

I am more focus on USA's most important day in 4 years, will probably miss the game tonite. I really hope the best out of today result. Crossfinger all day !!!!

 

[Terrier]

I do follow politics(eek! I said it!) closely but I will be at the bar watching us defeat the Buds. Then I will go home and start surfing news channels. It's going to be a long night anyways, maybe a long week. Will be walking over the turnpike shortly to go vote.

 

[Shaun]

most important matchup of the day if you ask me