Sans Peverley, Bruins Look To Keep Win Streak Alive Against Archnemesis Theodore

by Cup of Chowder Staff on Dec 23, 2011 12:06 PM EST in Game Previews

In the past 56 days, the Boston Bruins have lost twice in regulation. One of those losses - one of two shutout losses they've experienced this season - was at the hands of the upstart Florida Panthers at TD Garden on December 8th.

Boston looks to even the season series with the Panthers tonight at the Garden as the Bruins finish the home portion of their series with Florida in a game that faces off at 7 PM.

The Panthers are still playing quality hockey, leading the Southeast Division by six points over a Winnipeg team that's responsible for the Bruins' other regulation loss over the past eight weeks. Despite the fact that the Bruins have been playing superlative hockey, Jose Theodore has been their bane for seasons, not having lost to Boston in regulation since the lockout (9-0-1). Theodore's last loss to Boston came in 2003-04.

Tim Thomas was the first off the ice at morning skate for the Bruins, and should get the start tonight, his

The Bruins will get Milan Lucic back, but will be without Rich Peverley, who continues to battle a nagging lower-body injury, according to head coach Claude Julien.

With Peverley out, the Bruins should look like this:

Milan Lucic - David Krejci - Nathan Horton

Brad Marchand - Patrice Bergeron - Tyler Seguin

Zach Hamill - Chris Kelly - Benoit Pouliot

Shawn Thornton - Gregory Campbell - Daniel Paille

Zdeno Chara - Johnny Boychuk

Dennis Seidenberg - Joe Corvo

Andrew Ference - Adam McQuaid

Tim Thomas

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this is probably not the time to admit that I love jose theodore is it.

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by sarahconnors on Dec 23, 2011 12:11 PM EST reply actions

Your 2011 Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Dec 23, 2011 12:43 PM EST up reply actions

Weiss was injured in last night’s game against Ottawa, only playing 3:03 (I think). The way the Bs have been playing it’s not like they need outside help, but the Panthers went to OT last night and got to Boston pretty late. Altho Clemmenson was in net. Sturm, Samuelsson and Bergenheim have injuries and Gudbranson was a scratch. “We demand a six game win streak” perhaps.

by gravitymike on Dec 23, 2011 1:28 PM EST reply actions

sturm has an injury? you don’t say

by TomServo42 on Dec 23, 2011 2:58 PM EST up reply actions

Mike Milbury assault charges dropped http://blogs.thescore.com/

by gravitymike on Dec 23, 2011 2:14 PM EST reply actions

Happy Holidays all

Here’s a shitty ornament I thought you folks might enjoy (last one on the page, “gift from Patrice to Alex Burrows”).

by ChicagoNativeSon on Dec 23, 2011 2:31 PM EST reply actions

heh, I get it

Your 2011 Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins

Hockey Blog Adventure is my blog but I'm way more active on Twitter.) GO BRUINS! (and Wild!)

by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Dec 23, 2011 2:37 PM EST up reply actions

Ha ha ha...

That’s funny as hell but I can not see Patrice Bergeron ever doing anything like that!

by Miss Muse on Dec 23, 2011 4:42 PM EST up reply actions

Jordan Caron can not catch a break ;)

Seriously, I am glad that Zach Hamill is finally showing his skills…

by Unbeliever on Dec 23, 2011 3:44 PM EST reply actions

Seeing as its the holiday season....

I just wanted to say thanks to all the SCOC members and wish you all a happy holiday season. In lieu of letting me be a part of your community……

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 23, 2011 5:15 PM EST reply actions