Bruins in DC to skate with Capitals

by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 5, 2010 10:47 AM EDT in Game Previews

The Bruins are in our nation's capitol to take on the President's Trophy-winning Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center (7:00 Versus). The Bruins are coming off a 2-1 overtime win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. The Caps wrapped up the President's Trophy following a 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night.

Injury Report

Boston Bruins Injuries

Questionable

Player	Injury Type	Injury Date
Dennis Seidenberg	wrist	04/05/2010
Shawn Thornton	upper body	04/05/2010

Out (IR / Out / Suspended / Physically unvailable)

Player	Injury Type	Injury Date
Marc Savard	concussion	03/08/2010
Mark Stuart	cellulitis on finger	04/04/2010
Andrew Ference	Hernia/Groin	04/04/2010

Washington Capitals Injuries

Questionable

Player	Injury Type	Injury Date
Scott Walker	knee	04/05/2010
Boyd Gordon	back	04/05/2010
John Carlson	other-excused	04/05/2010

Out (IR / Out / Suspended / Physically unvailable)

Player	Injury Type	Injury Date
Milan Jurcina	sports-hernia	03/11/2010
Brendan Morrison	other-excused	03/26/2010

Notes:

- The Bruins are pretty banged up on the blue line. Dennis Seidenberg needed 15 stiches to close a gash on his wrist that he sustained during Saturday night's 2-1 overtime win over Toronto. Seidenberg is considered questionable for tonight's game. Mark Stuart had surgery on Sunday to treat a cellulitsis infection on his finger and will be out at least two weeks. Andrew Ference continues to deal with a hernia/groin issue and is not expected to be in the lineup tonight. The Bruins have recalled Andrew Bodnarchuk and Adam McQuaid to fill-in on the blue line if needed.

- We might not get a chance to see our old buddy Scott Walker tonight. Walker is day-to-day with a knee injury.

- Hopefully, the Caps will be in cruise control now that they have locked up the President's Trophy and the B's can catch then on their heels.

- The Bruins have not fared well against the Caps recently. Over the past two seasons, the B's have gone 1-4-1 against Washington. They have given up points to the Capitals in their last 7 meetings dating back to March of 2008.

- The Capitals own the most potent offense in the league (3.80 goals per game)

- Game starts at 7:00 and will be on Versus tonight. Public Skate open thread gets underway at 6:30.

- For more on tonight's game, check out Japers' Rink. If you haven't visited this site, I highly recommend it. J.P. & his crew run one of the best hockey blogs out there.

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Thanks for the kind words, and you’ll be happy to know that it looks like Walker’s gonna play tonight.

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by J.P. on Apr 5, 2010 10:49 AM EDT reply actions

They recalled McQuaid? Glad to hear it. It hurts losing both Stuart and Seidenberg, two of your most important defenseman. Any chance Ference comes back tonight? I don’t want him back, but you might need him now. Hopefully Thornton is back too so the B’s can sit Ryder. I’d rather have Marchand out there, he seems to bring a positive energy. Go Bruins.

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by bestbostonsports on Apr 5, 2010 11:25 AM EDT reply actions

There is 0% chance Ryder is sitting tonight. The lines should look something like this: http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/bruins/extras/bruins_blog/2010/04/tonights_projec_1.html

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by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Apr 5, 2010 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions

OK Thank you. Just being hopefull.

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by bestbostonsports on Apr 5, 2010 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Caps will be in cruise control. They have tried to avoid hits, blocking shots and fights at all cost.

That being said, they still want to light it up on the scoreboard…so if you let down on D, they will put up 5.

by SA-Town on Apr 5, 2010 11:30 AM EDT reply actions

Seidenberg was at the morning skate, but left early.

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by bestbostonsports on Apr 5, 2010 11:41 AM EDT reply actions

As a Caps fan, I refuse to pick a team to face in the 1st round, because its the playoffs and anything can and will happen. Boston Cons: Chara is a monster, and out of all blueliners, he’s the best at covering Ovechkin; Thomas is a great goalie; and Rask has been playing fantastic. Pros: Bruins blueline is beat up; they simply can’t score enough to keep up with a fully firing Caps offense.
Philly Cons: It would be a more physical series; their blueline is healthier; Briere always seems to score on the Caps but never gets hit by them; Laviolette is a great coach. Pros: Their goaltending is simply no match for the caps juggernaut this year; they take a lot of unnecessary penalties. I remember Boucher going deep into playoff elimination OT, (and losing). There is always the possibility of getting unbelievably hot in the post season, but I highly doubt he’d be capable of stopping this Caps team.

Will the Caps put in an inspired effort? Will the Bruins defense be strong enough to stop even an unspired Caps effort? Will Boston be able to score? We’ll find out tonight.
I’ve always liked Boston. I have enjoyed watching Philly in playoffs past, especially when they lose (or beat the Penguins) but I have never liked them. Frankly, I’d rather Pittsburgh stay in the 2 spot and Philly end up in 7th. No bad can come of Philly beating on Crosby.

by The Jade Donkey on Apr 5, 2010 2:36 PM EDT reply actions