BRUINS GDT GAME 41 7:14 PM - THE BEAR staggers into Toronto - NESN, ESPN+, CBC, SN, 98.5 WBZ-FM

[Fenway]

The most annoying organ in the NHL



Tonight's Officials

Referees Jean Hebert (15), Frederick L'Ecuyer (17)
Linespersons James Tobias (61), Andrew Smith (51)

TONIGHT’S GAME- The Bruins visit the Maple Leafs tonight in the third of four games between these teams this season and the second of two Boston visits to Scotiabank Arena this year ... The Bruins are 20-16-4 overall this season with an 8-10-2 record on the road.- The Bruins open tonight their fifth of nine sets of back-to-back games this season ... They are currently 2-2-0 in the first game of those sets and 4-0-0 in the second games so far.- The Bruins are playing the fifth of ten sets of three-games-in-four nights this season ... They are 2-3-0 in the first games, 4-0-0 in the second games and are 2-2-0 in the third games so far.- The Bruins conclude their three-game road trip tonight in Toronto ... They will next face home games vs. NY Islanders on Jan. 5 and vs. Edmonton on Jan. 7.

MILESTONES APPROACHING- Charlie McAvoy is six games short of his 500 NHL games.- Charlie McAvoy is six points short of his 300th NHL point.- Pavel Zacha is seven assists shy of his 200th NHL assist.

INJURIES- Hampus Lindholm: Lower body (IR)

BOSTON vs. TORONTO, LIFETIME SERIES- The Bruins and Maple Leafs are meeting for the 691st time in their histories with a 309-270-98-13 record and Toronto holding a 2,048-2,043 scoring edge in those games.- The Bruins are 117-170-51-8 in 346 games in Toronto with the Maple Leafs having a 1,132-905 scoring advantage in those games.- The Bruins have split the two games of this season’s series with a 4-3 OT win in Boston on Oct. 26 and a 4-0 loss in Toronto on Nov. 5.
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[Fenway]

This closes out the first half of the season and the Bruins can NOT afford another regulation loss.

 

[BiteThisBurrows]

Not going to win scoring 1 goal I can guarantee that.

 

[smithformeragent]

5-1 Leafs

 

[caz16]

I find these games so stressful and being stuck with the Canadian bozos doesn't make it any easier. I hope Sway can steal the game. I love Saturday night hockey and a win against the hated Leafs would be perfect. I have no clue what to expect but I hope they at least keep Matthews off the scoreboard so we don't have to suffer the nostril cam any more than usual.

GO BRUINS!

 

[bruinsfan1970]

I used to look forward to these games but not so much anymore. I no longer feel the way I once did as this team looks so much like amateurs. I find it hard watching because of the missed goals, stop this showboating and make better passes. Crisp on the money passes win games not trying to be on a highlight reel.

 

[smithformeragent]

I used to look forward to these games but not so much anymore. I no longer feel the way I once did as this team looks so much like amateurs. I find it hard watching because of the missed goals, stop this showboating and make better passes. Crisp on the money passes win games not trying to be on a highlight reel.

They look like imposters.

They wear the Bruins uniforms, but they do not look like the Bruins.

It’s a lot like watching the Patriots now. I would imagine Montréal Canadiens fans must feel the same way.

 

[sooshii]

This should be fun.

 

[Guelph Bruin]

The only real downside to this game is if we get blown out ...we're not expected to win so I'm expecting them to win Hopefully they spent the last few days practicing their passing, it's been god awful.

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

5-3 Bruins, Why the hell not. But

Honestly planning on the Leafs steamrolling the Bruins tonight in another blowout.

 

[Orr Fourever]

Bruins do the steamrolling.
Imposters in Bruin uniforms, honestly.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

I find these games so stressful and being stuck with the Canadian bozos doesn't make it any easier. I hope Sway can steal the game. I love Saturday night hockey and a win against the hated Leafs would be perfect. I have no clue what to expect but I hope they at least keep Matthews off the scoreboard so we don't have to suffer the nostril cam any more than usual.

GO BRUINS!

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Pretty sure they will.

 

[Gee Wally]

 

[analyser]

The Bruins after the next 6 games could very well be out of a playoff or WC spot. I can see Toronto blowing them away with guys like Mariner, Nylander, Robertson who are very fast and will leave the D looking like they are standing still. We will probably get our 1 goal with a little luck.

This team is way too slow, have no finishing touch and lack any semblance of intensity. No easy fix, as we have no desirable trade assets, no cap space and nobody is going to feel sorry for us. This is not going to be an easy turnaround as we are backed into a corner thanks to DS.

I guess it was bound to happen with ths decisions made over the years. I wish we could of at least won the Cup once in the past 10 years.

 

[mjhfb]

UFA Trent Frederic surprisingly now has the worst +/- on the team. A Saturday night game on HNIC would be a great place to turn things around. Or at least gather some interest.

 

[Ladyfan]

Not feeling it. I hope no one gets hurt.

Hey Steve, The Bruins need help. I hope they win tonight.

HERE WE GO BRUINS...HERE WE GO

 

[ACC1224]

I find these games so stressful and being stuck with the Canadian bozos doesn't make it any easier. I hope Sway can steal the game. I love Saturday night hockey and a win against the hated Leafs would be perfect. I have no clue what to expect but I hope they at least keep Matthews off the scoreboard so we don't have to suffer the nostril cam any more than usual.

GO BRUINS!

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No worries there, Matthews hasn’t played in weeks and isn’t expected to play tonight.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

I have no clue what to expect but I hope they at least keep Matthews off the scoreboard

Checks out

 

[caz16]

No worries there, Matthews hasn’t played in weeks and isn’t expected to play tonight.

Thank you, I thought he was back. Good news for us!

 

[Terrier]

Let's go B's!

 

[Blowfish]

the one team I despise losing to. March is a leaf killer. Big game from captain!

 

[LouJersey]

I think the game got booted off NHLN

 

[BergyWho37]

My sons first live NHL game and its lining up to be a disaster. I really hope it’s not for obvious reasons so at least keep playing hard if we get down so it’s not a blow out..

He’s been counting down the days like it’s Christmas

Let’s Frig’n go B’s !

 

[lopey]

Bruins play as hard as the last two games it will be a close one. We need to get that horrible pp going. Its a big reason we lose games. At some point Mcavoy gottA be demoted off pp1. He doesn’t shoot and when he does its either blocked or misses net. Oh and his offensive zone entry is not great.

 

[Sheppy]

5-2 Leafs