It's like déjà vu all over again. For the second start Wednesday night the Bruins will play host to the Atlanta Thrashers at TD Garden with the B's out-gunning Atlanta 6-4 last week. The Bruins dropped a 2-1 decision to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night, bringing their 3-game winning streak to an end. Meanwhile, the Thrashers enter tonight's game looking to snap a 5-game losing streak (0-4-1 in their last five games).
Know Your Enemy
Atlanta Thrashers (18-16-4)
Head Coach: John Anderson (2nd Year, 53-57-10)
SB Nation's Thrashers Blog: Bird Watchers Anonymous
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Injury Report
Notes:
- The Bruins need to block out all the distractions of the NHL Winter Classic circus and focus on tonight's game.
- My guess is that Tuukka Rask will get the start tonight. Tim Thomas has played the last 4 games and will likely be the starter for the Winter Classic, so look for Tuukka to be in net tonight.
- Don Cherry will be a special guest for NESN's broadcast of the game. I'm hoping that he stops by Fenway earlier in the day for the Bruins-Flyers Alumni roundtable.
- Game starts at 7:00 and the Public Skate open thread will start at 6:30
Today's Obligatory Embarrassing Mildly Funny Thrashers Fan YouTube Video