Tonight's Officials
Referees Graham Skilliter (24), Mitch Dunning (20)
Linespersons Travis Gawryletz (67), Travis Toomey (90)
Ntl. Anthems Robert Clark
TONIGHT’S GAME- The Bruins travel to Edmonton tonight in the first of two games between these teams this season and Boston’s lone game at Rogers Place this season ... The Bruins are 17-13-3 overall this season with an 8-7-1 record on the road.- The Bruins conclude their five-game road trip in Edmonton tonight (2-2-0) ... They will next return home to host Buffalo on Dec. 21 and Washington on Dec. 23.
MILESTONES APPROACHING- Tyler Johnson is seven goals short of his 200th NHL goal.- Pavel Zacha is eight assists shy of his 200th NHL assist.- Charlie McAvoy is ten points short of his 300th NHL point.
INJURIES- Hampus Lindholm: Lower body (IR)
BOSTON vs. EDMONTON, LIFETIME SERIES- The Bruins and Oilers are meeting for the 86th time in their histories with a 51-23-6-5 record and 302-248 scoring advantage in those games.- The Bruins are 24-12-3-3 in Edmonton with a 138-135 scoring edge in those 42 games.- The Bruins are 5-0-1 vs. the Oilers in their last six games in Edmonton.
