Pre-Game Talk: GAME 3 1:08 PM - LOS ANGELES - NESN, NESN 4K, ESPN+, SN1, 98.5 WBZ-FM

[Fenway]

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Los Angeles Kings (1-0, in the Pacific Division) vs. Boston Bruins (1-1, in the Atlantic Division)

Boston; Saturday, 1 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Kings visit the Boston Bruins after Anze Kopitar's hat trick against the Buffalo Sabres in the Kings' 3-1 win.

Boston had a 47-20-15 record overall and a 26-15-7 record at home last season. The Bruins averaged 3.0 power-play chances per game last season, and converted on 22.2% (54 total power-play goals).

Los Angeles went 44-27-11 overall and 23-17-4 on the road last season. The Kings had a 22.6% power play success rate last season, scoring 56 goals on 248 chances.

INJURIES: Bruins: None listed.

Kings: None listed.

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[Fenway]

 

[Ladyfan]

I am so happy that it is hockey season

 

[BB79]

Kuemper played great and Kopitar had a hat trick for them last night. Hoping this means they're primed for a let-down game Saturday. It'll be important to get the jump on them early

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Kuemper played great and Kopitar had a hat trick for them last night. Hoping this means they're primed for a let-down game Saturday. It'll be important to get the jump on them early

Kopitar is Bergeron+

 

[RI.B FAN]

Kopitar is Bergeron+

Na, he is ugly

 

[wintersej]

This was supposed to be my 4 year old’s first game. Alas, the day care plague says otherwise.

 

[RI.B FAN]

BOOOOMMM!! sorry just practicing for tomorrow's 5-1 win!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Aussie Bruin]

Kopitar is Bergeron+

I'm a big fan of Kopitar, but what's the 'plus' relative to Bergeron? Slightly different abilities and strengths, but I'd have a hard time choosing one over the other in their primes. Both elite centers.

 

[Chevalier du Clavier]

I'm a big fan of Kopitar, but what's the 'plus' relative to Bergeron? Slightly different abilities and strengths, but I'd have a hard time choosing one over the other in their primes. Both elite centers.

Kopitar: 2 Selkes, 4 finalists
Bergeron: 6 Selkes, 12 finalists (both NHL records)

I know who my choice is.