BRUINS GDT GAME 24 7:08 PM - Payback time against the Blue Jackets - NESN, NESN 4K, ESPN+, 98.5 WBZ-FM

[Fenway]

Tonight's Officials

Referees Jon McIsaac (2), Brandon Schrader (34)
Linespersons Brandon Gawryletz (64), Scott Cherrey (50)


Ntl. Anthem Todd Angilly



TONIGHT’S GAME -The Bruins host the Blue Jackets tonight in the second of three games between these teams this season and the Blue Jackets’ lone game at TD Garden this year ... The Bruins are 16-4-3 overall this season and they are 8-1-1 on home ice ... They are 8-4-2 in games vs. Eastern Conference teams this season. - The Bruins are playing their third of 12 sets of back-to-back games this season as they faced Toronto last night (4-3 OT win) and Columbus tonight ... They are currently 2-1-0 in the frst game of those sets and 1-1-0 in the second games so far. -The Bruins next face a three-game home stand, hosting Columbus tonight, Buffalo on 12/7 and Arizona on 12/9.

MILESTONES APPROACHING - Charlie McAvoy is looking to play his 400th NHL game tonight. - Pavel Zacha is 2 goals shy of his 100th NHL goal. - Kevin Shattenkirk is 2 goals short of his 100th NHL goal. - Morgan Geekie is 3 games shy of his 200th NHL game. - Derek Forbort is 5 points short of his 100th NHL point. - Hampus Lindholm is 5 games short of his 700th NHL game. - Matt Grzelcyk is 5 games shy of his 400th NHL game. - Ian Mitchell is 8 games shy of his 100th NHL game. - Brandon Carlo is 8 points short of his 100th NHL point. - Pavel Zacha is 9 games shy of his 500th NHL game.

INJURIES (37 man-games lost) - None reported

BOSTON vs COLUMBUS, LIFETIME SERIES - The Bruins and Blue Jackets are meeting for the 40th time in their histories with a 24-10-0-5 mark and a 131-102 scoring advantage in those games. - The Bruins are 12-4-0-2 lifetime in 18 home games vs. Columbus with a 58-42 scoring edge in those games. - The Bruins had their six-games win streak over Columbus stopped in the last game vs. these teams, a 5-2 Boston loss on 11/27.

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[smithformeragent]

These Sunday night games ought to be outlawed.

 

[caz16]

I expect the Bruins to win convincingly tonight. That's it.

 

[Bridges31]

Wonder if Beecher comes back into the lineup. Still confused as to why he was healthy scratched yesterday.

 

[Gee Wally]

 

[NeelyDan]

Wonder if Beecher comes back into the lineup. Still confused as to why he was healthy scratched yesterday.

Same, bit of a head scratcher. Thought he’s been consistently solid.

 

[quietbruinfan]

Tough one to figure, it's a revenge game, but I have a feeling CBJ might be a nemesis this year because they hustle and create lots of quality chances. Some of them also float and give up lots of quality chances. Tough to figure. Officiating will mean a lot, and for once, I like the crew. Of course, that means it will be a horribly officiated game.

 

[DKH]

Wonder if Beecher comes back into the lineup. Still confused as to why he was healthy scratched yesterday.

Monty has made several odd changes when the Bruins dare to face adversity

 

[TCB]

 

[UncleRico]

Wonder if Beecher comes back into the lineup. Still confused as to why he was healthy scratched yesterday.

He was scoring but had quite a few defensive lapses lately. Apparently Monty felt like that was enough and hoped to fix some stuff before some bad habits formed.

 

[KrugAvoy]

Provorov will be shaking in his skates tonight.

 

[Bread and Circuses]

Amazing timing, I legitimately just found out there was a game by doing my muscle memory internet clicking, then came here and clicked on that link.

 

[neelynugs]

ricky martin in net tonight. time to send him back to the 1990s

 

[RI.B FAN]

Hope there is no let down after last night's big finish.

 

[TP70BruinsCup]

The key is not to panic

 

[Terrier]

Post-game talk headline I expect to see tomorrow: CANNON FODDER. Spotted Jarmo at Agganis last night, for what it's worth.

 

[shelbysdad]

Finally we explode.....7-1 Columbus scores in last 4 minutes to ruin shutout

Last night I said to my bride....let's hope yhis is a game where the team getting outplayed scores first.....boom....we scored

then said shattenkirk has had some good moments, need him to score.....boom

i had marchand with last goal of goal, but was thinking empty net..........

 

[BruinsFanMike82]

Most recent set of back-to-backs saw van-Riemsdyk and Shattenkirk sit out one of the games.

Does the same happen this weekend? Does Beecher draw back in? I think I'd sit Poitras and tell him to use the next four days to recharge for the next stretch of games. Though if JvR is out, can't sit Poitras too, unless they go with 11 Forwards.

 

[Bruinfanatic]

Most recent set of back-to-backs saw van-Riemsdyk and Shattenkirk sit out one of the games.

Does the same happen this weekend? Does Beecher draw back in? I think I'd sit Poitras and tell him to use the next four days to recharge for the next stretch of games. Though if JvR is out, can't sit Poitras too, unless they go with 11 Forwards.

I’d put Beecher back in and sit Lauko

 

[ODAAT]

Wonder if Beecher comes back into the lineup. Still confused as to why he was healthy scratched yesterday.

Jim Montgomery Explains Decision To Sit Johnny Beecher Vs. Maple Leafs

Bruins coach Jim Montgomery made a lineup change prior to facing the Maple Leafs by sending Johnny Beecher to the bench.

nesn.com

Finally we explode.....7-1 Columbus scores in last 4 minutes to ruin shutout

Last night I said to my bride....let's hope yhis is a game where the team getting outplayed scores first.....boom....we scored

then said shattenkirk has had some good moments, need him to score.....boom

i had marchand with last goal of goal, but was thinking empty net..........

yeah I`m not going in with those expectations, yes, payback would be amazing but the boys just went to OT against a fairly big rival, think we`ll see a bit of a snoozer today which I don`t care about if they put the 2 pts on the board

 

[nORRis8]

Did not see last night's game but thrilled to see Marchy end it.
Question: why did Marchy leave the ice immediately after celebrating his goal?
Generally he (like Bergy and Chara before him) would give everyone a " good game tap" then leave the ice last.
Marchy left with everyone else and as he was skating off he was holding his mouth.

Played in a rod hockey tourney last (3 sets of vintage 1968 Eagle sets) and I pulled off winning the championship.

This guy (Frank Bremsik) was a standout!!!

 

[Mione134]

Back to back. No excuses. Play hard. Play fast. Be physical. Take the game to them. No injuries! Get the win!



You already know the drill.

 

[UConn126]

Did not see last night's game but thrilled to see Marchy end it.
Question: why did Marchy leave the ice immediately after celebrating his goal?
Generally he (like Bergy and Chara before him) would give everyone a " good game tap" then leave the ice last.
Marchy left with everyone else and as he was skating off he was holding his mouth.

Played in a rod hockey tourney last (3 sets of vintage 1968 Eagle sets) and I pulled off winning the championship.

This guy (Frank Bremsik) was a standout!!!

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I noticed it looks like Marshy was crying when he left the ice. Had his hand over his face similar to after the 2019 Cup loss. Could be just overwhelming emotionally to break his scoreless streak in such a dramatic way.


Could be some off ice personal stuff we don't know about. I do believe the Lucic incident has effected this team more emotionally than is publicly visible. Marchand would've been closer to him than anyone else. We'll never know.

 

[BTO]

Wow, there’s a game tonight? I thought I was still in the post-game thread lol.
Go Bruins!!!!

 

[nORRis8]

I noticed it looks like Marshy was crying when he left the ice. Had his hand over his face similar to after the 2019 Cup loss. Could be just overwhelming emotionally to break his scoreless streak in such a dramatic way.


Could be some off ice personal stuff we don't know about. I do believe the Lucic incident has effected this team more emotionally than is publicly visible. Marchand would've been closer to him than anyone else. We'll never know.

Quite true. Plus in this case it affects the players plus the wives.
Thank you for your thoughts.