Fresh Links: Quota for Christmas Edition

<p><b> No Bruins hockey until Friday- go on home and eat figgy pudding with your families. </b></p>

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<li> Here's a recap of the action with video clips, and a few "quick hits." [<a href="http://thespokedblog.com/bruins-power-past-predators/">TheSpokedBLog</a>]</li>

<li> The Predators were unable to come back this time after falling behind 3-0 in the first period. There were Smith goals on both sides! [<a href="http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/2013/12/24/soderberg-iginla-lead-bruin-over-predators/wX52FWGay92XWXxOZo5KvK/story.html">Boston.com</a>]</li>

<li> What went right (and wrong) last night. [<a href="http://www.weei.com/sports/boston/this-just-in/21342466/spooner-soderberg-lead-bs-past-predators">WEEI</a>]</li>

<li> The Bruins youngsters got a chance to shine last night. Tuukka Rask had 32 saves. [<a href="http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2013/12/23/bruins/qQjCw6FNgb8L2hlu2KLBpJ/story.html">TheBostonGlobe</a>]</li>

<li> Reilly Smith has been the gift that keeps giving. His set play with Carl Soderberg on the power play has been deadly. [<a href="http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2013/12/23/reilly-smith-putting-points-for-bruins/QJgZvL2mfMD39qTOF28paK/story.html">TheBostonGlobe</a>]</li>

<li> Adam McQuaid was back and "start(ed) off with a bang." Claude Julien now has won 400 games. The Bruins are off until morning skate on Friday. [<a href="http://bostonherald.com/sports/bruins_nhl/boston_bruins/2013/12/bruins_notebook_adam_mcquaid_punches_in">BostonHerald</a>]</li>

<li> Matt Fraser scored his first goal as a Bruin, albeit his second NHL goal (both against the Predators.) (Video, 0:48) [<a href="http://nesn.com/2013/12/matt-fraser-capitalizes-on-mistake-scores-first-goal-as-a-bruin-video/">NESN</a>]</li>

<li> Ryan Spooner is speedy, skilled, and willing to take contact. His faceoff percentage has improved. It is going to be hard to see him sent back to Providence. [<a href="http://www.weei.com/sports/boston/hockey/bruins/dj-bean/2013/12/24/will-ryan-spooner-still-be-fit-when-bruins-get-health">WEEI</a>]</li>

<li> It wouldn't be Christmas without gifts for everyone... Here's one hypothetical Bruins gift list. For Shawn Thornton? "A do-over."  [<a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/bruins/post/_/id/14615/some-christmas-wishes-for-bruins">ESPN</a>]</li>

<li> Seen at the scene... a posse of Bruins in festive hats visited Boston Children's Hospital. [<a href="http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/names/2013/12/23/boston-bruins-visit-boston-children-hospital/MjUmK8RmkUNzIzckQKJ4DI/story.html">TheBostonGlobe</a>]</li>

<li> A number of Bruins prospects (and other Boston area lads) will be representing their countries at the WJC, including Matthew Grzelcyk, Linus Arnesson, and Peter Cehlárik. [<a href="http://germanbsfan.blogspot.de/2013/12/chance-to-impress-world-juniors-2014.html">GermanBsFan</a>]</li>

<li> "Behind the B" Episode #6 is up for your viewing pleasure. Merry Christmas! [<a href="http://video.bruins.nhl.com/videocenter/console?id=519345">Bruins.NHL</a>]</li>

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

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<li> This Ottawa Senators 12 Days of Christmas greeting is long, but heartfelt, do watch to the end. See you guys Friday! (Video, 6:30) [<a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/senators-12-days-christmas-features-flows-flowing-lit-210550957--nhl.html">PuckDaddy</a>]</li>

<li> The 2005 WJC rosters will be heavily represented in Sochi, and were woven thick with present and former Bruins.[<a href="http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=696715&navid=nhl:topheads">NHL</a>]</li>

<li> Another list of the top NHL tweeters! Congratulations Andrew Ference and Hal Gill! [<a href="http://www.thehockeynews.com/blog/luongo-leads-thns-top-10-list-of-the-nhls-best-tweeters-in-2013/">TheHockeyNews</a>]</li>

<li> A referee wore a helmet cam during a Charlotte Checkers game. I got a little seasick watching...  (Video, 9:55) [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ZEBoOr12BrI">YouTube</a>]</li>

<li> The year's Top 13 Biggest Hits (two of which sadly involve recipient Loui Eriksson)... [<a href="http://nhl.si.com/2013/12/24/hockeys-13-biggest-hits-2013/">SportsIllustrated</a>]</li>

<li> ... and the Top 13 Players, scroll happily on to #6! [<a href="http://nhl.si.com/2013/12/23/top-13-nhl-players-of-2013/">SportsIllustrated</a>]</li>

<li> Here are the Top 10 Most Controversial People of 2013. [<a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/10-most-controversial-people-2013-puck-daddy-review-081550300--nhl.html">PuckDaddy</a>]</li>

<li> Meet the NHL "One Goal Wonders!" [<a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/hockeys-one-goal-wonders/article16081489/">TheGlobeAndMail</a>]</li>

<li> Schadenfreude! Here are the year's 10 Most Blatant Defensive Meltdowns, with GIFs and video! [<a href="http://blogs.thescore.com/nhl/2013/12/23/systems-mess-the-10-most-blatant-defensive-meltdowns-of-2013/">BackhandShelf</a>]</li>

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