Bruins fall to Islanders 3-2 in disappointing OT loss

by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Dec 13, 2009 1:12 PM EST in Game Recaps

Despite out-shooting the Islanders 32-19 and controlling the play for most of the game, the Bruins fell to the New York Islanders 3-2 in overtime on Saturday night at Nassau Coliseum. Frans Nielsen got the game winner for the Islanders with a breakaway goal 24 seconds into the extra session.

Michael Ryder and David Krejci were the goal scorers for the Bruins. Tim Thomas got the start in goal and gave 3 goals on 19 shots in the loss. Thomas is now 7-7-4 on the season.

The Bruins will be back in action on Monday night when they host the Philadelphia Flyers at TD Garden.

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Timmy

needed to make timely saves and he did not. I sure hope he finds his top-end game back.

You don't score on 100% of the shots you don't take!

by twofirstsandasecond on Dec 13, 2009 1:41 PM EST reply actions

Wideman has been the difference between a win and a loss this year. His uncharacteristic play defensively this year has cost the B’s more times than I can remember. I want him benched dammit

by Ljcav7788 on Dec 13, 2009 3:05 PM EST reply actions

It is tough for a coach to bench a $3.75 player.

You don't score on 100% of the shots you don't take!

by twofirstsandasecond on Dec 13, 2009 6:29 PM EST up reply actions

Anyone else think Rask has outplayed Thomas so far?

…especially against the Islanders.

by Justin_Bobo on Dec 13, 2009 7:35 PM EST reply actions

I’m hoping there’s a strange predestination thing with what’s going on: Thomas’ early play is lackluster, and as such he sees some playtime in the Olympics but not nearly as much as Miller. Then, post-Olympics, Miller starts tanking from playing an extra two weeks, while Thomas finds his game and we have 2 strong goaltenders for the playoff push. It could happen!

by Arenacale on Dec 13, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions

Yes, please.

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Dec 14, 2009 2:45 PM EST up reply actions

I could deal with that.

by Justin_Bobo on Dec 14, 2009 2:46 PM EST up reply actions

There’s a possibility that Jonathan Quick could beat Thomas for a roster spot.

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by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Dec 14, 2009 6:09 PM EST up reply actions

Rask has completely outplayed Thomas so far this year.

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by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Dec 13, 2009 11:27 PM EST up reply actions

wideman has been tough to watch at times this yearq

I wonder if there is an injkury we don’t know about.

btw, aaron ward was just put on waivers, for 1.25M the b’s could bring him in for the rest of the season….just saying you could then play boychuck on th PP

by eyebob on Dec 14, 2009 1:15 PM EST reply actions

I don’t see the Bruins picking him up. The already have 7 NHL defensemen and not much cap space. Someone will probably pick him up at $1.25 million though, even if he is a -15 this year.

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