Bergeron's OT goal lifts Bruins over Sabres 2-1
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Nov 20, 2009 10:58 PM EST
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The Bruins were able to edge the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 in overtime in a hard-fought Northeast division clash. Milan Lucic and Patrice Bergeron (game winner) were the goal scorers for B's. Meanwhile, Tuukka Rask was solid all night long, turning aside 25 shots including a few crucial timely saves.
The Buffalo Sabres drew first blood 4:20 into the game on a power play goal by Paul Gaustad with Byron Bitz in the box for a hook. Gaustad was stationed at the top of the crease and re-directed Jason Pominville's shot past Tuukka Rask.
Milan Lucic made it 1-1 with 9:06 left in the second period. Byron Bitz skated in and slid a pass to Lucic, who was driving hard to the net. Goaltender Tuukka Rask started the rush and picked up his first career NHL assist on Lucic's goal.
After a scoreless third period, the Bruins and Sabres headed to overtime where the Bruins would get the game winner from Patrice Begeron 47 seconds into the extra session. Zdeno Chara threw a soft wrist shot towards the net and Bergeron deflected it out of mid-air to beat Ryan Miller and secure two points for the B's.
Notes:
- Milan Lucic is officially back. Tonight was Milan Lucic's second game since returning from a broken finger and Looch looked to be back to his old self tonight. In 13:40 of ice time, Lucic scored a goal, recorded 4 hits, and finished the night with a +1 rating. Lucic sent a message early in the game when he laid a huge hit on Henrik Tallinder.
- Ryan Miller made 24 saves for the Sabres, as both teams recorded 26 shots on goal.
- Bruins out-shot the Sabres 14-3 in the second period.
- Bruins will travel to St. Louis to face the Blues on Monday night.
3 Stars of the Game (not Timmy's controversial view, but the NHL's officially recorded stat)
1st Star: Milan Lucic (goal, 4 hits, +1)
2nd Star: Paul Gaustad (goal, 6 hits, even)
3rd Star: Tuukka Rask (25 saves on 26 shots, assist)
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Public Skate: Bruins @ Buffalo Sabres
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Nov 20, 2009 7:00 PM EST
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Buffalo, NY
7:30
NESN
SB Nation's Sabres Blog: Die By The Blade
Watch the game and discuss it with other B's fans. Remember to always skate in a counter-clockwise direction and no rough-housing. Have at it, Chowdah Heads, Puckheads, and Hockey Krishnas!
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Bruins place Trent Whitfield on waivers; Baby B's sign Dan LaCouture
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Nov 20, 2009 5:09 PM EST
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Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe is reporting that the Bruins have placed Trent Whitfield on waivers with the intent of sending him down to Providence. Teams will have until noon on Saturday claim Whitfield. If he goes unclaimed, he will likely join the Providence Bruins.
The Providence Bruins have also signed former Bruins tough guy Dan LaCouture to a professional try-out agreement.
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Game Preview: 11/20/09 Bruins vs Sabres
by timmorrison23 on Nov 20, 2009 5:04 PM EST
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The Bruins will continue their 4 game road trip, which started last night with a much needed win in Atlanta, tonight against the Sabres. The Bruins will look to push their win streak to two games, while the Sabres will be looking to get back on track after a 6-2 loss to the Panthers.
Getting to know the Buffalo Sabres:
Record: 12-5-1
Head Coach: Lindy Ruff
Leading Scorers:
Player Goals Assists Points GP
Tim Connoly 4 12 16 18
Derek Roy 4 10 14 18
Thomas Vanek 6 6 12 16
Goaltending:
Player Wins Losses GAA GP
Ryan Miller 12 3 1.97 16
Patrick Lalime 0 1 4.14 2
Jonas Enroth 0 1 4.14 1
Injury Report:
Boston:
Marc Savard skated this morning, but is questionable to play.
Buffalo:
No Inuries to report.
Notes:
-This should be a pretty fiesty game, as the Bruins are only 3 points back of the Sabres in the Northeast Division.
- According to Kevin Dupont, it may be Tuukka Time yet again in Buffalo tonight.
- My favorite Bruins vs Sabre memory is by far this one that I got to see in person!
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Bruins edge Thrashers 4-3 in shootout win
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Nov 19, 2009 10:27 PM EST
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The Bruins gave up another lead in the final minute of regulation, but managed to escape with a 4-3 shootout win over the Atlanta Thrashers on the road Thursday night.
The Bruins got off to a quick 1-0 start, when Marco Sturm went to the net and Mark Recchi put the puck on his tape and Sturm's quick one-timer from the slot beat Ondrej Pavelec.
Michael Ryder made it 2-0 with 1:49 left in the first period after he deflected in a shot from Blake Wheeler.
Atlanta cut the Bruins lead to 2-1 when Nik Antropov tipped Tobias Enstrom's shot past Tuukka Rask at 9:20 of the second period.
With Mark Recchi in the box for a high-stick, Ilya Kovalchuk fired a slapper from the high slot to tie the game up at 2-2 with 5:37 left in middle period.
Michael Ryder's scored his second goal of the game to re-gain the lead for the B's on the power play with 3:15 remaining in the second period. No, that isn't a typo. The Bruins actually scored a power play goal. David Krejci collected the puck behind the net and fed a pass to Ryder, whose quick tough angle shot from the left circle found the twine.
The Thrashers knotted it up with 41.1 seconds in regulation off of a wrister from the right circle via a feed from Ilya Kovalchuk.
After a scoreless overtime session, the Bruins headed to yet another shootout:
Atlanta's 1st Shooter: Rich Peverley fired a forehand shot wide on the gloveside.
Boston's 1st Shooter: Patrice Bergeron skated in right to left and made a hard stop and cut back to his right and tucked the puck past Pavelec. 1-0 Bruins
Atlanta's 2nd Shooter: Slava Kozlov was denied on the backhand by Rask with the left pad.
Boston's 2nd Shooter: Blake Wheeler appeared to have Pavelec beat, but lost control of the puck
Atlanta's 3rd Shooter: Ilya Kovalchuk's shot is stopped by Rask. Bruins Win
Notes:
- Tuukka Rask turned aside 32 shots.
- Lesson of the night: Good things happen when you got to the net. Sturm's goal and Ryder's first goal were both a result of getting to the front of the net.
- This team is bound and determined to give all their fans a heart attack at some point during this season.
- Milan Lucic made is return to the lineup. He wasn't too much of a factor, but it was nice to see him back out there. He logged 14:01 of ice time (all even strength) and had 2 shots and a hit.
- Michael Ryder had a 2 goal night. Ryder has historically been a slow-starter and this seems like about the same time that he caught fire last year.
- The Bruins are back in action tomorrow night in Buffalo. I completely forgot about tomorrow's game, so Timmy is bailing me out with a preview.
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Public Skate: Bruins @ Atlanta Thrashers
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Nov 19, 2009 6:30 PM EST
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Boston Bruins @ Atlanta Thrashers
Philips Arena
Atlanta, GA
7:00
NESN
SB Nation's Thrashers Blog: Bird Watchers Anonymous
Watch the game and discuss it with other B's fans. Remember to always skate in a counter-clockwise direction and no rough-housing. Have at it, Chowdah Heads, Puckheads, and Hockey Krishnas!
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Bruins looking to snap 3-game skid in Atlanta
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Nov 19, 2009 9:15 AM EST
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The Bruins and Thrashers are scheduled to face-off tonight at the Philips Arena in Atlanta at 7:00. This game looks like two teams heading in different directions. The Bruins enter tonight's game trying to snap a 3-game skid (0-1-2), while the surprising Thrashers are riding a 4-game win string (3-0-1).
Know Your Enemy
Atlanta Thrashers (10-6-1)
Head Coach: John Anderson
Leading Goal Scorers:
Goaltending:
Injury Report
Boston
Milan Lucic is a game-time decision tonight. Marc Savard is questionable for tonight but should return soon.
Atlanta
Pavel Kubina and Bryan Little are both game-time decisions. Goalie Kari Lehtonen has been on the shelf all season while recovering from back surgery. Boris Valabik is recovering from an ankle injury and is doing a conditioning stint in the AHL with the Chicago Wolves.
Notes:
- Rumors are swirling about Marc Savard getting ready to sign a 7-year contract extension with the Bruins worth a reported $39 million.
- Atlanta's Zach Bogosian is leading NHL defensemen with 8 goals.
- Highly-touted rookie Evander Kane has 11 points (6-5-11) in his first 17 NHL games.
- Valabik's conditioning stint in the AHL means that we won't get to see a re-match of the towering Slovaks.
Of course Chara won't have to stick up for a poor, defenseless, stick-swinging, undersized forward this time. Watch the beginning of that video and focus on #81 (I am no longer referring to him by name). Valabik is roughing him up a bit (AKA doing his job), Kessel slashes him, and immediately skates away as Z comes in to bail him out.
- Game starts at 7:00. Public Skate (open thread) starts right here a half hour before puck drop.
- For more on the Thrashers, check out Bird Watchers Anonymous...and their creepy Jason the Peeping Tom logo.
Today's Obligatory Embarrassing Thrashers Fan YouTube Video
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GM McFly: Wideman or Boyes?
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Nov 18, 2009 7:07 PM EST
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Editor's Note:This is the first of what will hopefully be a reoccurring feature. The concept is simple: I take a look at a trade that the Bruins have made in the past and then I open it up to the readers to decide if they would make that trade again based on what they know now. Today's trade is Brad Boyes for Dennis Wideman.
February 27, 2007: The Boston Bruins trade Brad Boyes to the St. Louis Blues for Dennis Wideman at the deadline.
This is a tricky one because both teams got what they were looking for in the deal. The Blues got a legitimate young goal scorer and the Bruins improved on the blue line.
Boyes, was clearly disappointed about moving to the STD capitol of the U.S. One can only assume that the threat of contracting the clap from one of St. Louie's finest puck bunnies, forced the young sniper to focus on hockey. (Ed. Note: I have no idea how Brad lives his life and I can only assume what a young NHL player's daily life consist of, but I'm sure it is more exciting than being an NHL blogger.) Since being shipped out to St. Louis, Boyes has had back to back 30+ goal seasons (43 in '07-'08 and 33 last year). Boyes is off to a bit of a slow start this season, posting 4-7-11 totals in 18 games. Some critics will point to Boyes' defensive shortcomings (although, I would argue that he his much better defensively than that #81 kid that the B's used to have) and his not-so-impressive +/- (-29 for his career).
Dennis Wideman had a breakthrough year last year, recording 50 points (13-37-50) and a +/- of +32. He established himself as a solid NHL defenseman and justified his big pay check. Wideman was a major factor in the Bruins' (regular season) success last year. This season, Wideman has struggled at times and has made some poor decisions that have led directly to crucial goals against the Bruins. While Wideman has not looked as sharp as he was last year in his own zone, he has also struggled offensively. After averaging 0.63 points per game last season, Wideman has only 4 points (1-3-4) in 17 games this season to go along with a -2 rating.
So, you have two players with very different games. Both guys have had success in the past. Both players are struggling a bit at the moment, but both will likely play better hockey as the season progresses. The question is: Knowing what you know now, would you trade Brad Boyes for Dennis Wideman?
This is a real tough question for me because I realize what Dennis Wideman is capable of, but I also realize how talented Brad Boyes is. At the time of the trade, I absolutely hated it. I thought they gave up on Boyes way too early. Now, I have come around a bit, but I think if I had to do it over again I would keep Boyes. I would love to see what Boyes could do with the current Bruins team around him. Let's be honest, this team could use another goal scorer.
What do you guys think?
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