BRUINS GDT GAME 47 3:14 PM - THE BEAR skates on the Rideau Canal - NESN, ESPN +, SN, 98.5 WBZ-FM

[Fenway]

Officials

Referees Francis Charron (6), Kendrick Nicholson (30)
Linespersons Justin Johnson (57), Jonathan Deschamps (80)

Ntl. Anthems Lyndon Slewidge



TODAY GAME- The Bruins travel to Ottawa today in the second of four games between these teams this season and the first of two Boston visits to Canadian Tire Centre this year ... The Bruins are 22-19-5 overall this season with a 9-12-2 record on the road.- The Bruins play today their ninth of 17 matinees this season (local time 4:00 pm or earlier) ... They have a 5-2-1 record in afternoon games so far.- The Bruins play at Ottawa today and then return home to host San Jose on Jan. 20 ... They will then play at New Jersey on Jan. 22 and vs. Ottawa on Jan. 23.

MILESTONES APPROACHING- Charlie McAvoy is one game short of his 500 NHL games.- Charlie McAvoy is three points short of his 300th NHL point.- Pavel Zacha is two assists shy of his 200th NHL assist.- Morgan Geekie is three games short of his 300th NHL game.- Johnny Beecher is four games short of his 100th NHL game.- Jeremy Swayman is six wins shy of his 100th NHL win.- Pavel Zacha is eight games short of his 600th NHL game.- Joonas Korpisalo is ten games shy of his 300th NHL game.

INJURIES- Hampus Lindholm: Lower body (LTIR)- Charlie McAvoy: (IR)- Cole Koepke: (IR)

BOSTON vs. OTTAWA, LIFETIME SERIES- The Bruins and Senators are meeting for the 158th time in their histories with Boston holding a 91-45-8-13 record and a 496-389 scoring advantage in those games.- The Bruins are 42-23-3-8 vs. the Senators with a 223-186 scoring edge in those 76 home games.
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[Number6]

Points are at a premium. Close to a must win game.

 

[BiteThisBurrows]

I'd say it is pretty much a must win that's true.

Maybe what happens in this game helps them decide on the direction of rebuild/retool/compete now which seems to be a bit of a question mark at the moment.

 

[Fenway]

I am afraid that if/when they fall below the cut line they won't recover

 

[Fenway]

Best all-night diner in the NHL

 

[KrugAvoy]

As close to a must win in the regular season as there is. You cannot fall out of playoff positions while all the other teams have games in hand

 

[smithformeragent]

I am afraid that if/when they fall below the cut line they won't recover



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Lots of flawed teams in that logjam 7-13.

Teams will go on runs and win a few in a row. Others will hit a cold streak and backslide.

 

[Fenway]

Lots of flawed teams in that logjam 7-13.

Teams will go on runs and win a few in a row. Others will hit a cold streak and backslide.

@smithformeragent and some will win 1 lose 1................

Columbus is playing with passion and Montreal is now a big problem

 

[caz16]

I hope the long break gave them a chance to rest up and help any injuries. Definitely a "must win" because as others have already said, those games in hand that other teams have are going to makes things really ugly very fast if the opponents take points (which they will).

Hopefully the confidence that they gained by beating both Florida and Tampa will help them, they can beat Ottawa. Buckle up!

 

[smithformeragent]

@smithformeragent and some will win 1 lose 1................

Columbus is playing with passion and Montreal is now a big problem

We knew this day would come.

Columbus is dangerous.
They’re playing with house money and, if they make the playoffs, it’s the feel good story of the season.

 

[BB79]

Hey look it's Canadian Disney World! Oh wait it's just Parliament buildings.

Going with 3-2 Bruins in OT

 

[smithformeragent]

Couldn’t have moved the start time up to 1 or even 2pm with the dang football playoffs going on?!

 

[Guelph Bruin]

Best all-night diner in the NHL

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Been there many times and I agree! I'm very jealous right now staring at the oatmeal infront of me ....

 

[Fenway]

Couldn’t have moved the start time up to 1 or even 2pm with the dang football playoffs going on?!

It is Hockey Day in Canada and they have a template on Sportsnet

 

[Fenway]

Here is where it gets dicey

IF the Bruins miss the playoffs they need to move to the 11th-worst record in the NHL to have a shot at lottery gold because a team can only advance 10 slots in the lottery.

 

[Aussie Bruin]

Lots of flawed teams in that logjam 7-13.

Teams will go on runs and win a few in a row. Others will hit a cold streak and backslide.

There certainly are. Maybe one or two teams really will get a major run going, build some distance to the rest and that will be that, but I think it's much more likely that the wildcards will be a back and forth battle right through 'til April. Which does make the 4-point games like this one particularly important.

Both teams are in middling form, both have different strengths and weaknesses. Sway has been heating up but perhaps this is Korpi's turn (feels due, but do they save him for the Sharks game?), the Sens don't have Ullmark back just yet but they have a kid in Merilainen who's come in and done an excellent job, or we could see the so-so Forsberg. So the advantage in net is not clear. Basically it's anybody's guess how this pans out.

 

[quietbruinfan]

Pretty much the all the other bubble teams are hot and look like they will stay that way. It is a huge game.

 

[Bruinfanatic]

I am afraid that if/when they fall below the cut line they won't recover



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Wow that’s tight isn’t it going to be a real dogfight just to get in the playoffs

 

[Ladyfan]

Plays play a full 60 and no more injuries.

Hey Steve, I hope the Bruins win today!

HERE WE GO BRUINS...HERE WE GO

 

[TCB]

@smithformeragent and some will win 1 lose 1................

Columbus is playing with passion and Montreal is now a big problem

Montreal, Detroit, and the Rags along with Columbus and Ottawa. Bruins technically could be looking up at all of them in the near future, it’s that tight.

 

[KillerMillerTime]

I'd say it is pretty much a must win that's true.

Maybe what happens in this game helps them decide on the direction of rebuild/retool/compete now which seems to be a bit of a question mark at the moment.

Don't lose in regulation at the least.

 

[scoob4093]

Has to be quite a long time since the Bruins were underdogs in this matchup. Sens -140.

 

[Hookslide]

Has to be quite a long time since the Bruins were underdogs in this matchup. Sens -140.

Has been a very longtime that I would consider going against the Bruins, but today might be the day, and it hurts to say that, but reality is setting in.

 

[smithformeragent]

Wow that’s tight isn’t it going to be a real dogfight just to get in the playoffs

Playoffs start now for all these teams.

Penguins waived Jarry and he’s headed to the AHL.

How hard do you ride Swayman down the stretch if you’re the B’s?

 

[KillerMillerTime]

Has been a very longtime that I would consider going against the Bruins, but today might be the day, and it hurts to say that, but reality is setting in.

No #73\#27 means you have your #7\#8 D-Men getting 14-15 minutes of ice time.
Lohrei becomes the #1PMD getting big time top 4 minutes instead of sheltered
top 6 minutes.

Definitely can e a game spent significantly under pressure in own end.