Bruins, Rask Shut Out Kings, 3-0

by Cup of Chowder Staff on Dec 13, 2011 9:39 PM EST

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 13: Jonathan Quick #32 of the Los Angeles Kings is unable to stop a shot by Rich Peverley #49 of the Boston Bruins in the first period on December 13, 2011 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Playing without two of their premier penalty killers, the Boston Bruins got a flawless penalty kill en route to a 3-0 win over the struggling Los Angeles Kings Tuesday night in front of another sellout crowd of 17,565 at TD Garden.

Playing without captain Zdeno Chara (knee) and center Gregory Campbell, the Bruins got a strong effort from Brad Marchand (two goals) and Zach Hamill, who was called up from Providence for his fourth NHL game of the 2011-12 season and assisted on Rich Peverley's opening goal.

That goal was the end result of beautiful puck movement from Peverley, Hamill and Benoit Pouliot that had the Kings defense standing in place.

Rich Peverley got the ball rolling for Boston in the first period and Brad Marchand added two goals to climb into a tie for second place on the team with Chris Kelly, and Tuukka Rask made a season-high 41 saves to preserve the shutout, his first of the year and the ninth of his career.

Campbell, who was out with a sore foot after blocking a shot against Columbus on Saturday, and Chara, who suffered an injured knee after taking a strange hit in the same game, had played big minutes for Boston on the penalty kill, but the Bruins had a flawless kill in their honor, going 5-for-5 on the PK, including killing off 30 seconds of 5-on-3 time in the second period and not allowing a single shot to get to Rask in that time.

Dennis Seidenber (27:05 TOI), Andrew Ference (24:42) and Johnny Boychuk (22:38) stepped up in Chara's stead to anchor the defense, which saw sophomore Steven Kampfer - who took two poor penalties - play just over ten minutes of ice time.

Seidenberg (5:20) and Boychuk (4:56) anchored the Bruins' penalty kill, with Rich Peverley (3:25) and Chris Kelly (3:41) held down the attacking roles on the kill.

Marchand's 10th and 11th goals of the season gave the Bruins (Kelly, Tyler Seguin and Milan Lucic) four 10-goal scorers, good for a tie for first in the league.

Boston will look to take their

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Gotta admit I was surprised that Bruins pulled that win off. Tuukka had a great game.

by TCL40 on Dec 14, 2011 6:30 AM EST reply actions

It’s a very good win. LA’s not a great team right now, but a win with a Charaless squad is a good sign, and a fantastic boost to Tuukka.

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by Arenacale on Dec 14, 2011 8:32 AM EST up reply actions

+1

by Unbeliever on Dec 14, 2011 9:35 AM EST up reply actions

Any word on why they went with Hamill over Caron?

by Unbeliever on Dec 14, 2011 9:35 AM EST reply actions

With Campbell out neeced a centre instead of a winger.

They did it for Savy, they did it for Horton, they did it for each other, they did it for us. I give you the 2011 Stanley Cup Champions....The Boston Bruins!!

I wish Matthew Stafford was Drew Brees. (This is what happens when you back your team and they lose),

by beachguy113 on Dec 14, 2011 9:48 AM EST up reply actions

thanks..

by Unbeliever on Dec 14, 2011 10:54 AM EST up reply actions

because..

He has more experience playing center is what I heard

by bruinlorr on Dec 14, 2011 9:48 AM EST up reply actions

thanks

by Unbeliever on Dec 14, 2011 10:54 AM EST up reply actions

by androxin on Dec 14, 2011 9:58 AM EST reply actions

this is obligatory, sorry

TITLES PLZ!

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Dec 14, 2011 10:18 AM EST up reply actions

apologies!

I’ll remember next time.

by androxin on Dec 14, 2011 10:27 AM EST up reply actions

Oh, I personally don’t care, but I figured I’d ‘yell’ at you before someone else took the opportunity!

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Dec 14, 2011 1:23 PM EST up reply actions

Someone should do one of those “etiquette” posts that seem to come around every year

Your 2011 Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Dec 15, 2011 9:18 AM EST up reply actions

On a side note....

How did the LA Kings get to sign Jack Johnson for only $4.35 million a season all the way to 2018?? Any way they would want to part with him? IMO he was the best King out there by far. If there is any D-man in the league we can pick I want him (obviously after Chara).

They did it for Savy, they did it for Horton, they did it for each other, they did it for us. I give you the 2011 Stanley Cup Champions....The Boston Bruins!!

I wish Matthew Stafford was Drew Brees. (This is what happens when you back your team and they lose),

by beachguy113 on Dec 14, 2011 11:59 AM EST reply actions

I think I’d take the Nashville duo over him at the very least.

by BobbyOrrsBastard on Dec 14, 2011 12:45 PM EST up reply actions

I’d be happy with any of the three. Solid, solid guys.

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Dec 14, 2011 1:24 PM EST up reply actions

Dont get me wrong

I think Shea Webber is a great player but his cap hit is something around Chara’s….Jack Johnson is a cap friendly long term contract and I knew he was a good player but last night he impressed me much more. IMO hes a better option than Doughty.

They did it for Savy, they did it for Horton, they did it for each other, they did it for us. I give you the 2011 Stanley Cup Champions....The Boston Bruins!!

I wish Matthew Stafford was Drew Brees. (This is what happens when you back your team and they lose),

by beachguy113 on Dec 14, 2011 3:09 PM EST up reply actions