The dead of winter. The Montréal Canadiens. The Boston Bruins. Expect a heated exchange this evening:

• The Bruins should be prepared for an improved Habs defense. [ESPN]
• Here is a quick briefing on tonight's matchup. [CBSSports]
• ... and another take. [YahooSports]
• Cam Neely talks 'The Code,' Tyler Seguin 's struggles, and the power play with Felger & Mazz. [WBZ, CBSLocal]
• The NHL is spinning around goalie interference. Is it STILL all about Milan Lucic and the Bruins? How about allowing a coach to challenge the call? [WEEI]

And to lighten things up a bit...

• Don't believe for a minute that there aren't any Bruins fans in Montréal... [MontrealGazette]
• Tyler Seguin and Brad Marchand send their greetings from The Great White North. [@tylerseguin92]
• This surprisingly funny Clarkston High School hockey game promo is well worth a view. [YouTube]
• Can't we all just get along? How NOT to be a cancer in the lockerroom. [TheScore]

Go on and check out the Habs site, Eyes On The Prize... ils ne mordent pas (they don't bite!)

• Nos amis are having a little photochop fun at Brad Marchand 's expense... [HabsEOTP]
• And they've hosted a small tête-à-tête on their site in advance of the game in our honour as well. [HabsEOTP]