B's hoping for leisurely trip to the Island
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Jan 15, 2009 12:49 PM EST
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Boston Bruins @ New York Islanders
7:00 NESN
On paper this game looks like a game featuring teams that are polar opposites. One team sits atop the Eastern Conference, while the other is in last place in the conference and 40 points out of first. One team has benefitted from strong goaltending from both their netminders, while the other has had to deal with injuries to both their goalies. The Bruins enter tonight's game riding a three game win streak, while the Islanders will look to snap a five game skid and earn their first win of '09.
Just who are these Islanders you speak of?
New York Islanders 12-27-4; 28 pts (5th in Atlantic, 15th in East)
Leading Goal Scorers
Goaltending
The Islanders have seen their top two goaltenders go down with injuries recently. Joey MacDonald suffered a strained groin earlier this week, while Rick DiPietro has had another setback while trying to recover from a knee injury that has hampered the former BU netminder all season. Rumors from Long Island indicate that Ricky D could be on the shelf for the remainder of the season. The Isles will have to rely on Yann Danis and Peter Mannino between the pipes tonight with Danis being the likely starter for the Islanders.
Guys Who Like to Drop the Gloves
Tim Jackman: 8 Fighting Majors
Mitchell Fritz: 5 Fighting Majors
Nate Thompson: 4 Fighting Majors
'08-'09 Season Series
Bruins Record vs. Islanders: 1-0-0
11/28 vs. NYI 7-2 W
Injury Report
Boston
LW Milan Lucic: Doubtful (Undisclosed Injury)
F Phil Kessel: IR (Mono)
C Patrice Bergeron: IR (Concussion)
LW Marco Sturm: IR (Knee)
D Andrew Ferance: IR (Broken Tibia)
D Aaron Ward: Out ("Charley Horse")
New York
G Rick DiPietro: Out (Knee)
G Joey MacDonald: Out (Groin)
D Freddy Meyer: Day-to-Day (Groin)
C Doug Weight: IR (Leg)
C Mike Sillinger: IR (Hip)
C Andy Hilbert: IR (Hairline Fracture in Foot)
D Andy Sutton: IR (Broken Foot)
Notes:
- Aaron Ward is not traveling with the team and will miss tonight's game and the Capitals game on Saturday. Ward was on Toucher & Rich on WBCN yesterday morning and alluded to the "charley horse" in reality being a re-aggravation of the ankle injury he has been dealing with all season.
- Tim Thomas will likely get the start with Manny Fernandez back on the B's bench working the door after missing the past couple games with what is now being reported as back spasms.
- The Islanders are 3-15-2 in their last 20 games.
- The Islanders announced today that they will play a preseason game in Kansas City next year, sparking rumors of possible relocation.
- Recent Isles call up Peter Mannino's only NHL action came back on November 28th against the Bruins. Mannino let up 3 goals on 8 shots in 13 minutes of work in the Islander's net.
- The B's can not take the Islanders lightly. This is the type of game that desperate teams get amped up for.
- For more on the Islanders and advice on how to survive a bear attack, check out Lighthouse Hockey
Today's Obligatory Embarrassing YouTube Video
If you are a regular Stanley Cup of Chowder reader you know that this is normally where I post an embarrassing video of one of the opposing team's fans. I decided to forego posting a video today, because really haven't the Islanders fans suffered enough this year?
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Islanders play hard but...
with this many injuries on the Island, it’s a mismatch against the B’s. Too much puck possession, too much speed. 6-2, Boston wins. Big night for Krejci…
Touch of class on not taunting the Isles fans…they truly don’t deserve it.
by Danno11 on Jan 15, 2009 1:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The B’s are pretty banged too. I’m expecting a closer game than the 7-2 Black Friday game.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Jan 15, 2009 1:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but the B's are rolling out Tim Thomas.
And the Isles have been pretty generous as the games have gone on. 3 goals in the last 23 minutes against Calgary (5-2 loss), all three in the last 30 vs. Edmonton (3-2 loss), two in the third vs. San Jose (5-3 loss) and three in the last 25 minutes vs. Phoenix (5-4 loss).
Then again, they’ve given up 3.6 goals per game….you can say they’re always generous.
by Danno11 on Jan 15, 2009 1:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Need to make sure there's no let down..
…After the Montreal game. (which sure was fun to watch)
We need to win games like these to stay on top of the heap
by CelticPride on Jan 15, 2009 2:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Welcome to SBN...
As a Stars fan stuck in New England I turned to watching the Bruins play to get my fix of hockey. Then I ordered Center Ice and all was well in the world.
Great to have you on board!
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 15, 2009 3:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Disappointed
I’m disappointed at the lack of a youtube video because I think we should never pass up the opportunity to make fun of people from Long Island.
by Ank the Tank on Jan 15, 2009 4:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
No video
Oh no! One day at SBN and you’ve already gone soft! Heh, we thank you for your mercy (or should we feel even worse for being pitied?).
Last time the Isles faced the Bruins, I had other issues to think about (like the Isles propensity for blowing leads in the third). This time, it’s a whole ‘nother animal, and I can focus on appreciating how the B’s play — assuming they don’t dial it back a bit with Yann Danis as the target.
Lighthouse Hockey: an SB Nation New York Islanders blog with hip issues.
by Dominik on Jan 15, 2009 4:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I am leaving this comment so SBN will let me “favorite” this blog. Good to have you on board over here!
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 15, 2009 4:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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