Downtime

The Bruins take a breather before Wednesday evening's game against the Flyers.

• In case you went to bed early all weekend, Tyler Randell is a snipah, Kevan Miller is a beast, and the Bruins won both of their road games. (With videos)[NESN]


• But some things looked eerily familiar- blowing a two-goal lead in a mere three minutes, Brad Marchand potting a shorthanded goal, and Patrice Bergeron scoring twice to cap the win.[TheBostonGlobe]


• A healthy David Krejci is riding the top of the NHL scoreboard- there is one factor that has especially helped him to arrive there.[WEEI]


• Answering the call created by injuries, hard work and ambition have landed Torey Krug immediately behind Krejci as the Bruins second highest scorer.[BostonHerald]


• Two shots, two goals. Come on, forget the sample size, and be happy for Randell- everyone else is. The Bruins are taking a breather and return to their normal practice schedule tomorrow.[TheBostonGlobe]


• The road trip was good news for Claude Julien, as the new system (along with a strong forecheck and sustained back pressure) finally paid off in a couple of wins.[BostonHerald]


• Don't count out a continuing major contribution to the team by Zdeno Chara despite some decline in his numbers.[Sportsnet]


• Meanwhile, back in Providence... the PBruins' Frank Vatrano is the AHL version of David Krejci. The team is suffering a high rate of injury. [ProvidenceJournal]

Elsewhere around the rink:

• Has it been good luck or skill that has vaulted teams to the top of NHL standings so far?[TodaysSlapShot]


• Congratulations, former Bruin Matt Bartkowski, you finally did it![TheHockeyNews]


• Catch up with the rest of this weekend's NHL action in this grab bag of fun.[Grantland]


• One former NBA player began his presentation to the LA Kings on substance abuse with the pertinent question “If you were a kid, would you look up to yourself?”[PuckDaddy]


• It can happen to anyone, Sidney Crosby, don't sweat a slow start.[EyeOnHockey]


• Enjoy this batch of jersy fouls.[PuckDaddy]