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Prowling For Points

The Bruins take their show on the road once again, where they have found success this season

By Giesse
Well, hey there, Reilly Smith!
Well, hey there, Reilly Smith!
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Tomorrow night in Florida the Bruins face the Panthers at 7:30PM.

  • This visit to the Panthers now begins to look a bit like a reunion of former Bruins. Reilly Smith has a great opportunity there with his new team. [WEEI]

  • There has been notable growth in the Bruins' game after a scary start to the season. The lessons learned had better stick, as the team packs their bags to play a pair of road games.[BostonHerald]

  • Loui Eriksson receives high marks from his coaches and fellow Bruins, despite the early grumbles from fans after he lost time to concussions shortly after being acquired.[PatriotLedger]

  • Local boy Jimmy Hayes has finally found his game in Boston, the pressure that came along with his excitement to be back in Boston has been lifted from his shoulders.[TheBostonGlobe]

  • It wouldn't be Halloween without Bruins dressed as Minions for a hospital visit. Tuukka Rask's outfit is especially fetching...[PuckDaddy] Enjoy the team's video of the visit here, as towering Hayes almost busts out of his costume.(Video, 1:19)[Bruins.NHL]

  • Hey, Providence Bruins fans, enjoy these recent Joe Tasca podcasts about the PBruins, featuring interviews with Tommy Cross and Bruce Cassidy. (Audio, 10-12 minutes each)[PBruinsThisWeek]

Elsewhere around the rink:

  • Have a look at the remarkable concept artwork on the new NWHL goalies' helmets.[DavidArrigo]

  • Another local boy, Cory Schneider, spoke about his favorite Halloween costume and about the time he insisted on going out trick-or-treating one historic Halloween. (Video, 0:45)[Sportsnet]

  • What makes an effective defenseman- a booming shot or bone crushing hits? No, it all comes down to success in two key situations, both occurring at the blue line.[Hockey-Graphs]

  • $port$net has retooled Hockey Night In Canada, and the results are completely underwhelming.[HockeySpy]

  • Sometimes their love of a sports team puts fans in a compromising position, one in which the fan does not appropriately differentiate between self and beloved team.[VictoryPress]

  • The W Network series 'Hockey Wives' is about to start up again. Here's all you need to know about this season's cast.[ArcticIceHockey]