Pre-Game Talk: GAME 22 7:08 PM - THE BEAR swims in the Detroit River - NESN, ESPN+, 98.5 WBZ-FM

[Fenway]

Tonight's Officials

Referees Peter MacDougall (38), Justin Kea (36)
Linespersons Shandor Alphonso (52), Mark Shewchyk (92)

TONIGHT’S GAME- The Bruins visit the Red Wings tonight in the first of three games between these teams this season and the first of two Boston visits to Little Caesars Arena this season ... The Bruins are 9-9-3 overall this season with a 3-5-1 record on the road.- The Bruins are playing in Detroit tonight before returning to Boston to host Vancouver on Nov. 26 and play at NY Islanderson Nov. 27.

MILESTONES APPROACHING- David Pastrnak is five games shy of his 700th NHL game.- Joe Sacco is five games short of his 300th NHL game coached.- Tyler Johnson is seven goals short of his 200th NHL goal.

INJURIES- Alec Regula is an Injured Non-Roster designee.- Hampus Lindholm: Lower body (IR)

BOSTON vs. DETROIT, LIFETIME SERIES- The Bruins and Red Wings are meeting for the 619th time in their histories with a 258-260-95-5 record and a 1,878-1844 scoring edge those games.- The Bruins are 88-165-52-3 vs. Detroit in 308 road games with the Red Wings having a 1,029-791 scoring advantage in thosecontests

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[caz16]

I hope Sacco rides the hot hand and goes with Korpi, he deserves it. Talbot's record is good, I hope the boys can muster some offence.

 

[BB79]

They don't really have many weapons other than Larkin-Raymond-Debrinkitty do they? Kane has similar numbers to E-Lind and Tarasenko hasn't been great. Yet they have the 5th best PP in the league. Should be an interesting riddle to figure out.

Hoping Kastelic keeps his mean streak going and Zad plays physical..let's go

 

[DaStinger]

Game 2 of good habits, lets go!

 

[Aussie Bruin]

The Bruins' Ford Bronco Horse Power Play is going to rumble into its native city and run wild on the Red Wings.

Isn't it?

Hmm, well even if not, find a way to win anyway. Let's get a streak going!!

 

[DKH]

I go with Swayman ~ he’s a stud playing like a dud, but he’s legit and a good person. I admit if I was on that team and he was publicly going about his negotiations I’d say to my significant other and close friends on the team ‘STFU, you sound like an idiot’…. However, doesn’t mean I wouldn’t like him any less - I’m pretty sure I could give him a run for his money on not knowing when to shut his mouth in his 20’s.

Korpi should get a game a week if Swayman is healthy and on his game.

Healthy with Lindholm they are very good ~ 100+ team

Not buying they suck crowd

That they are 500 with a -20 goal differential this early is a miracle

They should be in a very deep hole

 

[KillerMillerTime]

They don't really have many weapons other than Larkin-Raymond-Debrinkitty do they? Kane has similar numbers to E-Lind and Tarasenko hasn't been great. Yet they have the 5th best PP in the league. Should be an interesting riddle to figure out.

Hoping Kastelic keeps his mean streak going and Zad plays physical..let's go

Kane can still distribute the puck on a PP, but no one other Larkin and DeBrincat is finishing. Going to be a difficult game for Boston.

 

[Ladyfan]

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@Fenway, you are a gem. I just want you to know that all the things you do for this board don't go unnoticed.

 

[mjhfb]

Checking those stats defenseman Lohrei is tied for 4th in scoring on the Bruins even though he played 4 less games.

 

[DKH]

Sacco seemed to be using Cassidy approach of layers on D and volume shooting with others going to the net

Bruins had an amazing 60-40 edge on Florida in high-danger scoring chances last spring but Florida has marksmen the Bruins don’t like Verhauge & Reinhart specifically

Boston has size and needs to play close to the net and avoid looking for fancy shit when they really don’t gave the skill

This was Cassidy and Sacco mentioned it yesterday as the way they need to be successful

Cleaning up D though is significant the odd man rushes - think opening night were minimum last game

 

[KrejciMVP]

I go with Swayman ~ he’s a stud playing like a dud, but he’s legit and a good person. I admit if I was on that team and he was publicly going about his negotiations I’d say to my significant other and close friends on the team ‘STFU, you sound like an idiot’…. However, doesn’t mean I wouldn’t like him any less - I’m pretty sure I could give him a run for his money on not knowing when to shut his mouth in his 20’s.

Korpi should get a game a week if Swayman is healthy and on his game.

Healthy with Lindholm they are very good ~ 100+ team

Not buying they suck crowd

That they are 500 with a -20 goal differential this early is a miracle

They should be in a very deep hole

Id stick with korpi till he loses. Just plays hockey and isn't distracted by the lime light and it resonates in the lockerroom..swayman will get his shot again and can hopefully carry them in the winter..swayman is far to fragile at the moment to he relied on. Needs to get back to basics

 

[Ladyfan]

Cleaning up D though is significant the odd man rushes - think opening night were minimum last game

IMO Fixing the D is most important to fixing the Bs.

I hope they let some of the forward lines get some chemistry. Too much switching players on lines wasn't helping.