BRUINS GDT GAME 42 6:08 PM - The second half begins - NESN, ESPN+, SN (EXCEPT TORONTO REGION), 102.5 WKLB-FM

[Fenway]

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Sunday, January 5 (TD Garden | Boston, MA)​

• Interim Head Coach Joe Sacco will be available to media at approximately 4:40 p.m.
• Game vs. New York Islanders, 6 p.m. (TV: NESN | Radio: 102.5, 98.5 joined in progress
• Interim Head Coach Joe Sacco and select players available to media following the game

Tonight's Officials

Referees Wes McCauley (4) , Corey Syvret (23)
Linespersons Steve Barton (59), Brad Kovachik (71)

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TONIGHT’S GAME- The Bruins host the Islanders tonight in the second of three games between these teams this season and the first of two New York visits to TD Garden this year ... The Bruins are 20-17-4 overall this season with a 12-6-2 record on home ice.- The Bruins close tonight their fifth of nine sets of back-to-back games this season ... They are currently 2-3-0 in the first game of those sets and 4-0-0 in the second games so far.- The Bruins are playing the fifth and sixth of ten sets of three-games-in-four nights this season ... They are 2-4-0 in the firstgames, 4-1-0 in the second games, and are 2-2-0 in the third games so far.- The Bruins open a two-game home stand vs. the NY Islanders tonight and next play Edmonton on Jan. 7 ... They will then face a two-game Florida trip to Tampa Bay on Jan. 9 and Florida on Jan. 11.

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. NEW YORK, LIFETIME SERIES- The Bruins and Islanders are meeting for the 191st time in their histories with Boston holding a 102-60-21-7 record and a 642-538 scoring edge in those games.- The Bruins are 54-24-11-4 vs. the Islanders with a 329-245 scoring advantage in those 93 home games.- The Bruins won the first game of this season’s series with a 6-3 win in New York on Nov. 27 ... They are 10-0-2 in their last 12 home games vs. the Islanders

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[Mantis]

We f***in suck

 

[Eddie Munson]

Hot garbage meets other hot garbage. Both on 3 game skids. On a plus note, if ever there was a team who could jump start our lifeless powerplay, it's the Isles.

 

[caz16]

I won't see much of the game because of the earlier start time but maybe that is a good thing. At least I am retired now and don't have to go to work and listen to the Leafs fans tomorrow. They can gloat among themselves, I sure they are disappointed that I am not there for it!

These always seem to be very boring games, but go get two points Bruins!

 

[TCB]

I won't see much of the game because of the earlier start time but maybe that is a good thing. At least I am retired now and don't have to go to work and listen to the Leafs fans tomorrow. They can gloat among themselves, I sure they are disappointed that I am not there for it!

These always seem to be very boring games, but go get two points Bruins!

But you had to always have the last laugh. I mean their Leafs fans. Bruins have won all seven playoff meetings since expansion of the league began in 1967, and none better than 2013.

 

[Thirty Seven]

Would be nice to get a win this year

 

[caz16]

But you had to always have the last laugh. I mean their Leafs fans. Bruins have won all seven playoff meetings since expansion of the league began in 1967, and none better than 2013.
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Oh yes, there were many beautiful days for me - this one was the very best. I love this memory, second to 2011.

 

[pgm16]

But you had to always have the last laugh. I mean their Leafs fans. Bruins have won all seven playoff meetings since expansion of the league began in 1967, and none better than 2013.
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I always reply with "playoffs"

 

[Ladyfan]

2025 is going to suck.

This team needs help.

The D scare me....Too many 3d and 4th line forwards.

Sway needs to earn his $$.

Hey Steve, I hope the Bruins win today.

HERE WE GO BRUINS...HERE WE GO

 

[Caper Bruins fan]

2025 is going to suck.

This team needs help.

The D scare me....Too many 3d and 4th line forwards.

Sway needs to earn his $$.

Hey Steve, I hope the Bruins win today.
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HERE WE GO BRUINS...HERE WE GO

On paper the D should be good. Carlo and McAvoy have to start playing better.

 

[Bruinfanatic]

On paper the D should be good. Carlo and McAvoy have to start playing better.

MCavoy seems to be stuck in his playoff mode which he has sucked in for awhile,I don’t get what the hell is wrong with Carlo ,Z just is slow and really doesn’t seem to have much hockey sense,does throw some big hits once in awhile would have liked to have seen one against Matthews,I guess maybe he couldn’t catch him.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

At the halfway point, plus/minus top and bottom:

Koepke +10
McAvoy +7
Zadorov +6

Pasta -7
Frederic -11
Lohrei -12

Pasta is newly arrived at the bottom end due to is -4 last night. But his overall play in the first half makes him worthy of his spot.

Freddy escaped the last place spot he's held so long with some pretty good games recently. Though it really hasn't helped the team win at all.

Lohrei was at the bottom for a game or two earlier but rebounded. Maybe he can rebound again.

McAvoy & Zadorov, despite last night's terrible showing, have been a steady pairing since being put together a while ago. Charlie was a solid minus player prior to that and has steadily moved up since.

Koepke? Plays hard, plays smart. Consequentially, he's at the top for this team. Very early on the 4th line, with Kastelic & Beecher, jumped way out in front of the money-makers with some inspired play. They were broken up in hopes of helping out some other lines, but only Koepke maintained his high rating. Kastelic is still a +4, Beecher a +1. But with virtually no offensive production, its tough to keep a high +/- for a forward. Certainly, there is some luck involved for Koepke to be at the top of chart. But doesn't hard work and smarts make for good fortune?

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

Just curious is the thread today being dedicating to everyone saying McAvoy sucks? And what a stud Lohrei he is?

Oh and is Pasta only hurt when he's a no show?

I think Freddy has been beaten to death so hopefully McAvoy can take some pressure off him today.

 

[TD Charlie]

I think I’d rather do something else

 

[Healthy Wrap]

I miss Linus

 

[BigGoalBrad]

On paper the D should be good. Carlo and McAvoy have to start playing better.

Carlo needs to be on a new team.

Everyone will hate any McAvoy trade so why bother. Just get a 2rd that you can give some pp time that pushes him.

I'd do what we did in 2010 and trade the deadwood for picks and cap space. Play the kids and improve the roster in the summer. We can still finish 8 and make a run.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Just curious is the thread today being dedicating to everyone saying McAvoy sucks? And what a stud Lohrei he is?

Oh and is Pasta only hurt when he's a no show?

I think Freddy has been beaten to death so hopefully McAvoy can take some pressure off him today.

I see one post in this thread where someone says McAvoy sucks.

Don't see any saying Lohrei is a stud.

 

[bme44]

Hope it is our 3mil per season goalie in net. Not our our 8.25 mil per season goalie. It gives the team a better chance at a victory

 

[Jorah Marshmont]

We’ve played half the season and the only player that has rebounded from a horrid start is Geekie.
They need a win tonight to at least get some good vibes going before the gauntlet of EDM-TBL-FLA-TBL

 

[Bruinfanatic]

Hope it is our 3mil per season goalie in net. Not our our 8.25 mil per season goalie. It gives the team a better chance at a victory

With Swayman playing last night would be very surprised if he was back in today,unless Korpisalo had issues.

 

[BB79]

The Islanders suck even worse than us so...3-1 Islanders

 

[bme44]

With Swayman playing last night would be very surprised if he was back in today,unless Korpisalo had issues.

I would take it a step farther . I would be very disappointed if Swayman was in net. It reduces the chances of a Bruin victory

 

[KillerMillerTime]

I miss Linus

So hasn't Ottawa...lol.

 

[JerseyBruin]

I miss Linus

 

[analyser]

I don't think it matters who is the goalie, who plays D with whomever or what the forward lines are. The whole team basically sucks and are lucky if they can beat anyone.

Too many so called high paid stars, no cap space and really not much to offer in trades. We need a real finisher or two and have no way to really acquire anyone.

Frederick and Carlo may get you something but not what is really needed. Who is going to give you a real scorer for 2 people who should be sitting in the stands based on their play