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.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

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.

The plus is Kopitar's offensive ability.

 

[Aussie Bruin]

The plus is Kopitar's offensive ability.

Bergeron .804 PPG vs Kopitar .884.

Even strength, Bergeron .552 vs Kopitar .575.

And Bergeron spent longer playing on good teams. So yeah, I won't quibble on giving the slight edge to Kopitar on offense. Eye test probably supports that too. Against that, Bergy to me was the superior two-way player.

Hence, I really can't separate them. Anze's endurance is very impressive though. I don't think he's missed any serious time to injury his entire career, touch wood. 37 now and still not missing a beat. A tough cookie, on top of all the talent.

 

[bobbyorr04]

I am so happy that it is hockey season

Me too, but I never really cared for matinee games, especially early in the season when there's still yard work and outside stuff to do before winter

If the B's win, it's all good, but if they lose, I tend to feel guilty for not getting any yard work done

GO BRUINS!!!