Fresh Links: Fright Night Edition

<p><b> It was nearly a trick on the Bruins last night as the Sabres jumped out to an early lead. Next up- Saturday evening at TD Garden the Bruins host the Senators, 7:00 PM.</b></p>

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<li> This tidy infographic sums up last evening's action. [<a href="http://bruins.nhl.com/club/blogpost.htm?id=33257&navid=DL|BOS|home">Bruins.NHL</a>]</li>

<li> This GIF recap of the game opens with one featuring one overly enthusiastic Bruins fan. [<a href="http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/bruins/2014/10/31/boston-bruins-overtime-win-over-buffalo-gifs/eYo7o24nqKwJogu1hFuh8M/story.html">Boston.com</a>]</li>

<li> Brad Marchand 's fingerprints were on each goal, and his contribution was much needed. The young Providence Bruins call-ups held their own on the blue line, logging big minutes. [<a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/bruins/post/_/id/17277/bruins-3-sabres-2-ot-brad-marchand-works-overtime-to-rescue-boston">ESPN</a>]</li>

<li> Niklas Svedberg played solidly in making only 13 saves last evening. Loui Eriksson and Dennis Seidenberg each reached a milestone. Dougie Hamilton finished with a +24 Corsi. [<a href="http://nesn.com/2014/10/bruins-notes-niklas-svedberg-plays-well-earns-second-win-over-sabres/">NESN</a>]

<li> The Bruins were down one goal going into the third period, and then amped up the urgency. [<a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/10/30/bruins-beat-sabres/R17lGHYtAtBTqzH8yMzScL/story.html">TheBostonGlobe</a>]</li>

<li> Take five... observations from last evening's game. [<a href="http://bigbadblog.weei.com/sports/boston/hockey/bruins/2014/10/30/five-things-we-learned-in-bruins-overtime-win-over-sabres/">WEEI</a>]</li>

<li> The Bruins "flirted with defeat for nearly 60 minutes." Chris Stewart tangled with Milan Lucic (remember when Jarome Iginla dropped the gloves with Nathan Horton and then ended up as a Bruin?) Despite some hiccups by Joseph Morrow and David Warsofsky , the rookie defensemen were plenty good enough. [<a href="http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Ty-Anderson/Bs-survive-scare-from-Sabres/141/63545">HockeyBuzz</a>]</li>

<li> Claude Julien acknowledged that Matt Bartkowski 's challenge right now is confidence. Kevan Miller should begin skating again on Monday. [<a href="http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/10/30/bruins-matt-bartkowski-healthy-scratch-joe-morrow-makes-nhl-debut/3m4i1V97CnhGFOn2zcle6H/story.html">TheBostonGlobe</a>]</li>

<li> Even so, Cam Neely has been candid about expecting better from the Bruins than he's seen so far. [<a href="http://boston.cbslocal.com/2014/10/30/cam-neely-bruins-just-arent-playing-as-well-as-they-should/">Boston.CBSLocal</a>]</li>

<li> A scouting report on Bruins prospect Danton Heinen shows him making the most of his time with the University of Denver. [<a href="http://www.sbncollegehockey.com/nchc/2014/10/30/7091555/eye-on-the-future-boston-bruins-prospect-danton-heinen">SBNCollegeHockey</a>]</li>

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

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<li> Gordie Howe is rallying, and the family has provided an address for your well wishes. [<a href="http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/gordie-howe-s-condition-improving-family-says-1.2817307">CBC</a>]</li>

<li> In this list of the good and bad around the NHL, the Bruins are number two, behind the Canadiens ... perhaps in more ways than one. [<a href="http://grantland.com/the-triangle/eight-surprises-in-the-nhl-so-far/">Grantland</a>]</li>

<li>Anne Murray was surprised by the furor over her relatively innocuous Tweet about her wishes for the Toronto Maple Leafs. [<a href="http://sports.nationalpost.com/2014/10/30/longtime-toronto-maple-leafs-fan-anne-murray-stunned-by-furor-over-twitter-criticism/">NationalPost</a>]</li>

<li> Enjoy this gallery of fans, staff, and NHL players dressed for Halloween. (Google translation from French.) [<a href="https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Factualites.sympatico.ca%2Fsports%2Feditorial-sports%2Fhalloween-dans-la-lnh&edit-text=&act=url">SympaticoActualites</a>]</li>

<li> The Capitals dressed to impress at their Halloween party. [<a href='http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/wp/2014/10/31/alex-ovechkin-and-his-capitals-teammates-wore-some-excellent-halloween-costumes/">WashingtonPost</a>]</li>

<li> Gasp at this gallery of the scariest goalie masks EVER! [<a href="http://www.si.com/nhl/photos/2013/10/30/scary-goalie-masks">Sports Illustrated</a>]</li>

<li> It is the Utah Grizzlies for the win in these Halloween appropriate uniforms. [<a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/eye-on-hockey/24775763/look-utah-grizzlies-to-wear-full-skeleton-uniforms-for-halloween">CBSSports</a>]</li>

<li> Need inspiration for pumpkin carving? Try these images of famous NHLers. [<A href="http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/hockey-halloween--10-greatest-jack-o--lantern-player-faces-073617071.html">PuckDaddy</a>]</li>

<li> A new book remembers the "citizen soldiers" on Flight 93, including the LA Kings ' Garnet (Ace) Bailey and Mark Bavis. A current NHL head coach was supposed to have been on that flight with them. [<a href="http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/where-hockey-and-history-meet/">Sportsnet</a>]</li>

<li> News of Nathan Horton 's injury hits home for one Blue Jackets fan. [<a href="http://www.jacketscannon.com/2014/10/22/7034303/down-to-the-bones">JacketsCannon</a>]</li>

<li> Dig into this goodie bag of treats, including a snarky comment about the Bruins' "Frozen" costumes. Also, why endorsement deals should never be offered to hockey players. [<a href="http://grantland.com/the-triangle/nhl-grab-bag-doling-out-discipline/">Grantland</a>]</li>

<li> After 18 tries, the Devils have won in a shootout. THIS IS NOT A DRILL! [<a href="http://www.tsn.ca/devils-shootout-frustration-ends-with-win-over-jets-1.120926">TSN</a>]</li>

<li> Thomas Vanek may be facing more serious problems than just his scoring drought... [<a href="http://www.si.com/2014/10/31/minnesota-wild-thomas-vanek-money-laundering-gambling-case">SportsIllustrated</a>]</li>

<li> It has been an eventful month both on and off-ice. Revisit the top Tweets of October, with a Halloween bonus: The Evolution of Brent Burns, muahahahaha! [<a href="http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/top-10-nhl-tweets-of-the-month-october-2014/">Sportsnet</a>]</li>

<li> Whistling through the graveyard... This cartoon take on the Sabres season is only included here because the Bruins actually squeaked out a win last night. [<a href="http://bnwordpress.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2014/10/1030zyglis.jpg">BuffaloNews</a>]</li>

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