GDT: Game #31 - BRUINS at Pittsburgh 7:30 PM - NBCSN, WBZ-FM 98.5

[Fenway]

Tonight's Officials

Referees Brad Watson (23), Chris Schlenker (48)
Linesmen Derek Amell (75), Steve Barton (59)

Ntl. Anthem Jeff Jimerson





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TONIGHT’S GAME

The Bruins visit the Penguins tonight in the 1st of 3 games between these teams and the 1st of 2 Boston visits this season to PPG Paints Arena … The Bruins are 16-12-2 thus far this season with a 9-5-2 mark on the road … They are 4-2-2 vs. Metropolitan Division
opponents and are 12-7-2 vs. Eastern Conference teams this season.

They are opening tonight their 6th of 14 sets of back-to-back games this season … They are 2-2-1 in the 1st of those games and are
1-4-0 in the 2nd game thus far.

They are playing game 2 tonight of their 8th of 16 sets of 3-games-in-4-nights … They are 4-3-1 in game 1s, 2-4-1 in game 2s and 3-3-0 in game 3s of those series so far.

BOSTON vs PITTSBURGH, LIFETIME SERIES

The Bruins and Penguins are meeting for the 199th time in their histories with the Bruins having a 110-61-21-6 record and 757-603 scoring advantage in those games.

The Bruins are 44-39-15-2 in their 100 road games of this lifetime series with the a 351-333 scoring edge in those contests.

The Bruins have taken points out of their last 8 games vs. the Penguins at 7-0-1 with their last regulation loss to Pittsburgh a 3-2 road setback on Oct. 30, 2013 … They have won their last 3 games in Pittsburgh.

Fun Fact: These teams entered last night’s games as the league’s top 2 shot producers in the NHL this season with Pittsburgh averaging an NHL-high 34.6 shots per game and the Bruins tied for 2nd at 33.0 … They also boast the NHL’s top two goal scorers this
season in Sidney Crosby (21) and David Pastrnak (18).

MILESTONES APPROACHING

Matt Grzelcyk is looking to play his 1st NHL game tonight.
Zdeno Chara is playing his 1,300th NHL game tonight.
Dominic Moore is 4 goals shy of his 100th NHL goal.
Jimmy Hayes is 4 points short of his 100th NHL point.

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[TMac21]

Bruins have had success against the Pens lately, I think they win tonight.

 

[JCRO]

That bingo board Well done!

Edit: Was something related to Crosby being Ah-Maz-ing too much of a given?

 

[bossfan]

I see that Grzelcyk is in there instead of McQuaid. Is McQuaid hurt from that turnbuckle check in the Montreal game?

 

[Mpasta]

Bruins have had success against the Pens lately, I think they win tonight.

Yup, we manhandled them last year. They couldn't do anything in all 3 games.

After the Bruins beat Pittsburgh in December, they went winless for 9 weeks against good teams.

I think the rest of this month is obviously important if we want to sneak into the playoffs but we have to have a better second half to the season.

 

[Mpasta]

I see that Grzelcyk is in there instead of McQuaid. Is McQuaid hurt from that turnbuckle check in the Montreal game?

Not sure but Claude said he and Krug are available tonight so I'm guessing it's nothing serious.

Or maybe they are trading him after the game.

 

[TMac21]

Yup, we manhandled them last year. They couldn't do anything in all 3 games.

After the Bruins beat Pittsburgh in December, they went winless for 9 weeks against good teams.

I think the rest of this month is obviously important if we want to sneak into the playoffs but we have to have a better second half to the season.

After this week the schedule is pretty favorable in December. If they could go 2-2 or 2-1-1 this week it would be a good week.

 

[BMC]

Gah, another ****ing 7:30 start.

 

[bossfan]

Not sure but Claude said he and Krug are available tonight so I'm guessing it's nothing serious.

Or maybe they are trading him after the game.

I didn't notice that Krug was missing from the defense pairings posted above. I could use a game off from wanting to throw something at the TV when Krug doesn't come close to hitting the net on his point shots.

 

[Fenway]

Gah, another ****ing 7:30 start.

It's an NBC game so it could have been 8 PM

I eat better on the road than Fluto

 

[Mpasta]

I didn't notice that Krug was missing from the defense pairings posted above. I could use a game off from wanting to throw something at the TV when Krug doesn't come close to hitting the net on his point shots.

He had a good game against Montreal but I think he just needs to shoot less. Currently second on the team in shots and those are the ones that actually hit the net.

 

[Gee Wally]

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/b...tt-grzelcyk/xiRBI1lR3JNmmLawPLtoBP/story.html

“Pleasant surprise getting the call,†Grzelcyk said. “Just really excited for the opportunity.â€

Torey Krug and Adam McQuaid were the only players not to participate in today’s morning skate. Claude Julien said both are available for tonight.

 

[Bruins1233]

It's an NBC game so it could have been 8 PM

I eat better on the road than Fluto

Is that Primanti Bros?

 

[Fenway]

Is that Primanti Bros?

It is indeed

 

[Gee Wally]

It is indeed

Wow. Looking at your FB the prices are pretty damn good.

 

[EON]

It is indeed

Nice! Amazing sandwiches.

Excited for this game. Despite being from Erie, PA I absolutely despise the Pens, hoping for a victory.

 

[Aeroforce]

I'm one of those simpleton fans that enjoys seeing goals scored, so I have enjoyed watching the Pens of late. I know the Bruins had success against them last year, but the Pens team they faced wasn't the same team that went on to win the Cup.

They are fast, balanced, and have multiple guys that know how to finish.

I'm curious to see what kind of game plan Julien comes up with. The Bruins can't match their speed nor their firepower, and they aren't going to bully anybody anymore.

This is a game they can win, though; if they do, I would imagine the conversation afterward would revolve around Rask stealing the game.

Very sad to hear about Alan Thicke. I used to never be able to get the theme song to Facts of Life out of my head.

 

[whatsbruin]

Is that Primanti Bros?

How can you tell from just a pic of a sandwich. Mightily impressed.

 

[Terrier]

Bruins have had success against the Pens lately, I think they win tonight.

I believe they will win as well. Then they will come home and get pasted by the Ducks.

 

[Fenway]

Wow. Looking at your FB the prices are pretty damn good.

Open 24 hours a day and is always packed.

Pittsburgh is a good road trip stop. The city refused to die when the steel mills left and is doing fine today unlike other rust belt cities.

 

[EON]

How can you tell from just a pic of a sandwich. Mightily impressed.

Primanti Bros Sandwiches are pretty famous for the fries and that vinegar-style coleslaw.

 

[Ten Thousand Hours]

How can you tell from just a pic of a sandwich. Mightily impressed.

If you've spent a lot of time in Pittsburgh, you wouldn't be so impressed.

It's not my favorite, but it's very recognizable.

 

[caz16]

In the past, Tuukka has had the Pens' number. Hopefully that continues tonight.

Not looking forward to NBC or that annoying horn....the mute button will be used often.

GO BRUINS!!!!!!

 

[Paddington]

I can totally see them beating the Habs and Pens after losing to the Avs and Leafs. I think we're in for these swings this year. I'm liking this team though. Work in progress.

 

[jgatie]

Love the Doc/Edzo/Regis Bingo. Most overrated crew I've ever heard. Doc might as well be Doc Gooden, that's how long ago he lost his fastball. Edzo is a Bruins hating Penguin boot licker. Regis is well . . . Regis. Every once in a while he spouts gold, but damn you have to sit through a lot of boring minutia to hear it.