Fresh Links: Degenerate Edition

<p><b>The Bruins focus on the San Jose Sharks tonight at TD Garden at 7pm, and will need to play without Loui Eriksson.</b></p>

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<li> Mission Accomplished, John Scott, and all in a thrifty 5:15 of ice time! The Bruins kept their heads for the 5-2 win. Chad Johnson stopped 14 shots, Milan Lucic and Torey Krug scored two apiece, and Dougie Hamilton scored on a pretty pass from Brad Marchand as they rushed down ice together. [<a href="http://bostonherald.com/sports/bruins_nhl/2013/10/loss_of_loui_eriksson_mars_bruins_victory">BostonHerald</a>]</li>

<li> The KIL line was effective, Hamilton looked good, and Krug won key battles. Johnson was good enough in net after a long hiatus. [<a href="http://www.weei.com/sports/boston/this-just-in/21327766/scott-cheapshots-eriksson-bruins-win">WEEI</a>]</li>

<li> Even the Buffalo crowd jeers injured opposing players, however Milan Lucic silenced them with a goal upon his return after receiving five stitches. [<a href="http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2013/10/23/chad-johnson-gets-his-first-start-for-bruins/4ws3gSubcLGiaCLiW5tPkM/story.html">TheBostonGlobes</a>]</li>

<li> John Scott has been invited to appear before Brendan Shanahan... [<a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2013/10/23/5022826/john-scott-gets-match-penalty-for-head-shot-on-loui-eriksson">SBNation</a>]</li>

<li> ... and is no stranger to flouting the law. [<a href="http://letsgodu.blogspot.com/2006/04/john-scott-named-2005-06-bad-boy-of.html">LetsGoDU</a>]</li>

<li> The Sabres have sunk to a new low. [<a href="http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sbnation/SBNation_20131024_John_Scott_s_elbow_sinks_Sabres_to_new_low.html">Philly.com</a>]</li>

<li> What exactly does John Scott bring to the NHL? "Literally nothing." [<a href="http://www.weei.com/sports/boston/hockey/bruins/dj-bean/2013/10/24/no-place-nhl-john-scott">WEEI</a>]</li>

<li> Mike Milbury apparently believes that the fish rots from the head down, calling for Ron Rolston's dismissal. Of course, he went after a fan in the stands once, himself... [<a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/mike-milbury-calls-firing-buffalo-coach-ron-rolston-134641431--nhl.html">PuckDaddy</a>]</li>

<li> The folks in Dallas are incensed that Eriksson would be targeted in this way. [<a href="http://www.defendingbigd.com/2013/10/24/4987372/dallas-stars-daily-links-loui-eriksson-the-latest-victim-of-a-dirty">DefendingBigD</a>]</li>

<li> But enough about Buffalo, here's what the Bruins face tonight when they host the San Jose Sharks. [<a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/gametracker/preview/NHL_20131024_SJ@BOS/sharksbruins-preview">CBSSports</a>]</li>

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<p><b>Elsewhere around the rink: </b></p>

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<li> The torch is being passed in New Jersey, as Martin Brodeur graciously puts his team first and acknowledges Cory Schneider taking over the reins in goal. [<a href="http://espn.go.com/new-york/nhl/story/_/id/9868957/martin-brodeur-says-cory-schneider-starting-goaltender-new-jersey-devils">ESPN</a>]</li>

<li> The Ottawa Senators stunned the Red Wings, driving Jimmy Howard from net and spoiling Daniel Alfredsson 's homecoming. [<a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/sens-crush-wings-to-win-first-game-against-former-captain-alfredsson/article15038126/">TheGlobeAndMail</a>]</li>

<li> Entertainment industry sources report that the documentary "Finnish Flash" about Teemu Selanne is in the black already after its Finnish release. [<a href="http://variety.com/2013/film/news/hockey-biodoc-finnish-flash-scores-big-in-finland-1200752657/">Variety</a>]</li>

<li> Enjoy this comprehensive compendium of great goalie goal-scoring moments. [<a href="http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-triangle/post/_/id/79474/great-moments-in-goalie-goal-scoring-history">Grantland</a>]</li>

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