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!!!

 

[Cheevers Mask]

Getting conflicting info on whether this game will actually be broadcast on SN1 on Southwestern Ontario.

The SportsNet website says it is.

My Cogeco TV menu says it is not.

The other SN channels have the Senators @ the Habs game on and I am fearing another damn black out.

 

[lopey]

Getting conflicting info on whether this game will actually be broadcast on SN1 on Southwestern Ontario.

The SportsNet website says it is.

My Cogeco TV menu says it is not.

The other SN channels have the Senators @ the Habs game on and I am fearing another damn black out.

Bruins are matinee. Habs 7 pm game

 

[Mione134]

Matinee? Already?! Well I hope the energy is there boys. Eat a good breakfast! More hitting and more pucks to the net. Got a feeling Marchy gets his 1st goal today.

 

[Cheevers Mask]

Bruins are matinee. Habs 7 pm game

So my Cogeco Service Provider has its guide wrong.

Excellent!!!

GO BRUINS!!!

 

[caz16]

It should be fun to work around our Thanksgiving on Monday, since we are having it here. No one else is a hockey fan and I will have plenty to do. I guess I can watch it later but will need to discipline myself not to peek at the score, which is next to impossible for me.

The last game was fun, I hope today's game is entertaining and the fans get their money's worth.