The Bruins will host the Chicago Blackhawks at TD Garden Thursday night with the puck drop scheduled for 7:00. The Bruins will try to carry the momentum from their 4-1 win over Ottawa on Tuesday night into this contest. The Blackhawks enter the game riding a 4-game win streak and are currently sitting atop the Western Conference standings with a record of 30-10-4.
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Chicago Blackhawks (30-10-4)
Head Coach: Joel Quenneville
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Notes:
- The Blackhawks announced that Antti Niemi will get the start in goal.
- Patrick Kane Sign Contest: If you are going to the game, don't be afraid to make a sign poking fun at Patrick Kane. If anyone takes pics of these signs, I'll post them on the site.
- Former Bruins skating guru Paul Vincent is in his 2nd season as the Blackhawks skating coach.
- The Bruins will be without defenseman Andrew Ference for the next 6 weeks due to a groin injury.
- I would guess Tim Thomas would get the start for the B's...but who knows...
- Puck drops at 7:00 and can be seen on NESN. Public Skate open thread starts right here at 6:30.
- For more on the 'Hawks, check out Second City Hockey
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