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[Fenway]

Tonight's Officials

Referees Brandon Blandina (39), Garrett Rank (7)
Linespersons Brad Kovachik (71), Kyle Flemington (55)

TONIGHT’S GAME- The Bruins host the Flames tonight in the first of two games between these teams this season and the Flames’ lone visit toTD Garden ... The Bruins are 6-7-1 overall this season with a 4-3-0 record on home ice.- The Bruins open a two-game home stand tonight vs. Calgary and then host Ottawa on Nov. 9 ... They will then face a two game trip to St. Louis on Nov. 12 and in Dallas on Nov. 14.

MILESTONES APPROACHING- Pavel Zacha is two points shy of his 300th NHL point.- Trent Frederic is three points short of his 100th NHL point.- Trent Frederic is six games shy of his 300th NHL game.- Tyler Johnson is seven goals short of his 200th NHL goal.

INJURIES- Alec Regula is an Injured Non-Roster designee.

BOSTON vs. CALGARY, LIFETIME SERIES- The Bruins and Flames are meeting for the 118th time in their histories with Boston holding a 65-37-10-5 record and a 398-355 scoring margin in those games.- The Bruins are 36-16-6-2 vs. the Flames with a 209-162 scoring advantage in those 60 games.​

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[BB79]

Dracula is going to be in net for them?

 

[Bruinfanatic]

Dracula is going to be in net for them?

And probably shut them out no doubt.

 

[mjhfb]

Checking the team stats above even with limited playing time Lohrei leads the Bruins D in points per game. A defensive work in progress sure, a forward playing defense maybe, but definite offensive potential they could use.

 

[nORRis8]

If we lose v the Flames and my guess get demolished by the Sens on Saturday with their potent PP.... Montgomery is toast by Sunday.

I'd rather see us win but this is turning into a "whatever" season

 

[TD Charlie]

If we lose v the Flames and my guess get demolished by the Sens on Saturday with their potent PP.... Montgomery is toast by Sunday.


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I'd rather see us win but this is turning into a "whatever" season

The indifference is strong this season.

 

[ae530]

vladar will be wanting to prove to the B’s front office that they made a mistake. Bruins will only score 1 or 2 goals anyway if they’re lucky

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

vladar will be wanting to prove to the B’s front office that they made a mistake. Bruins will only score 1 or 2 goals anyway if they’re lucky

Yeah I'm sure Vladar is thinking that he needs to show the Bruins they made a mistake keeping Jeremy Swayman instead of him.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

If we lose v the Flames and my guess get demolished by the Sens on Saturday with their potent PP.... Montgomery is toast by Sunday.


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I'd rather see us win but this is turning into a "whatever" season

Wonder how long we can keep this going.

If Bruins lose to X, Monty will be gone by Yday.

 

[NeelyDan]

for the first season since the mid 90;s i don't really care about game day

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Checking the team stats above even with limited playing time Lohrei leads the Bruins D in points per game. A defensive work in progress sure, a forward playing defense maybe, but definite offensive potential they could use.

Small sample size on a team that isn't scoring at all. Not saying a lot.

His numbers project to 8-24-32. Pretty good, unless he's a defensive liability as well.

I'm not worried about his playing time.

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

for the first season since the mid 90;s i don't really care about game day

80's for me.

I will be doing everyone a favor and taking a brake from the board as well. Bad vibes not healthy

 

[TD Charlie]

for the first season since the mid 90;s i don't really care about game day

I was trying to put a timeframe on it and i think you’re in the right area here.

 

[nORRis8]

Wonder how long we can keep this going.

If Bruins lose to X, Monty will be gone by Yday.

Well....what's bothersome is basically everything.
Offence is horrible.
Star players not contributing.
Defensive mistakes.
Horrible PP.
Turn overs.
Penalties
Crappy PK.
And the back-up (to a certain extent) is out playing the ""franchise"" goalie.

Certain players benched, called out in the media when it's the entire team minus the 4th line who are not playing good.

I've been holding off on canning Monty but if we drop the next two that's it. Something's gotta change.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Well....what's bothersome is basically everything.
Offence is horrible.
Star players not contributing.
Defensive mistakes.
Horrible PP.
Turn overs.
Penalties
Crappy PK.
And the back-up (to a certain extent) is out playing the ""franchise"" goalie.

Certain players benched, called out in the media when it's the entire team minus the 4th line who are not playing good.

I've been holding off on canning Monty but if we drop the next two that's it. Something's gotta change.

Can't disagree with any of those things.

But will the Bruins really pay Monty to go away? Won't that crush Mr. Burns to his core?

 

[BMC]

I bleed black & gold but I'm struggling to maintain interest in this season like @NeelyDan @4ORRBRUIN & @TD Charlie . I know, shocking.

I could stand it if they were working hard & were fun to watch. They are neither.

A shakeup is needed whether it's behind the bench, in the front office or in the locker room. Ideally it would be all three because this team as presently constituted is going nowhere.

 

[goldenblack]

Korpi here, Sway vs Linus? Is Linus back healthy?

 

[TD Charlie]

I bleed black & gold but I'm struggling to maintain interest in this season like @NeelyDan @4ORRBRUIN & @TD Charlie . I know, shocking.

I could stand it if they were working hard & were fun to watch. They are neither.

A shakeup is needed whether it's behind the bench, in the front office or in the locker room. Ideally it would be all three because this team as presently constituted is going nowhere.

Amen to the bolded. Show me SOMETHING! Anything. Give me a reason to watch.

I usually skip a game or two each season. By that, i mean i watch almost every game off the DVR and i skip commercials, but sometimes I will fast forward giant chunks at a time and finish a game in a half hour or so. This season I’ve already done it 4 times, and missed a game entirely.

 

[caz16]

I am so very tired, with everything going on in the world and the time change, I am getting very little sleep. My interest is not very high, I will watch but wouldn't be at all surprised if I fall asleep before the end.

But: GO BRUINS!

 

[BruinsFanMike82]

Lines back in the blender...

https://x.com/i/web/status/1854555237404553646

 

[Acie]

I watched The Comeback the other day. It was pretty cool to re-live it all.

I'm just waiting for the day there is a galvanizing moment with this team and the ship gets righted.

 

[Gordoff]

Can't disagree with any of those things.

But will the Bruins really pay Monty to go away? Won't that crush Mr. Burns to his core?

Yeah it'll bother him, but no playoff $$$ and a chance at his name on another Cup would bother him way more IMO. He hasn't got many years left on this side of the grass and undoubtedly wants another chance.

 

[TP70BruinsCup]

I could stand it if they were working hard & were fun to watch. They are neither.

Exactly! Some of those really bad teams in the mid/late 90’s and early 2000’s….at least showed some heart and grit. This is a boring version so far and very bland. Not even close to what a Bruins team should be.

 

[goldenblack]

love the lines frankly

demotions are here....

 

[GoBs]

Can’t believe they continue to get in the box on the PK while the other team sets up a shot.