Coming Up Roses

The Bruins awoke in the second period and trounced the Jets. On to Minnesota for a 2:00PM matinee!

• After Tuesday's thrashing, the Bruins' performnace in the first period last night was not comforting. Thankfully they did come out scrapping in the second period and didn't let up.[TheBostonGlobe]


• The fighting that helped advance Tyler Randell's career is a less important skill going forward. Now the interest is focused on the five goals he has scored. Patrice Bergeron denies any long held hard feelings in his scrap against former teammate Blake Wheeler.[TheBostonGlobe]


• A few notable events from the game include Brett Connolly's three assists along with Brad Marchand maintaining his torrid goal scoring pace.[WEEI]


• Got time for a retrospective of Bergeron's NHL fights? It won't take long... (With video)[Sportsnet]


• Meanwhile, in Sault Ste. Marie, Zach Senyshyn is lightin' 'em up. A bit of polish in other aspects of his game is all he needs.[ScoutingPost]


• The most current episode of Behind the B is up- as the World Figure Skating Championships come to Boston, and Zdeno Chara confesses his daughter's on-ice ambition is not hockey. There is a Chris Kelly sighting, and Milan Lucic is warmly welcomed back to TD Garden.(Video, 21:18)[Bruins.NHL]


• The Wild host the Bruins on Saturday, and they appear to be an opponent currently suffering a bit of angst.[AlongTheBoards]

Elsewhere around the rink:

• The NHL missed the mark with fans yet again on their website redesign.[SBNation]


• You're never too old for a word of fatherly guidance, as Johnny Gaudreau learned after a disciplinary scratch by the Flames.[NationalPost]


• Well wishes to Carey Price who continues in his rehab, as it now appears he is done for the season, although the real news is why this is so hush-hush.[PuckDaddy]


• How does the Floridian son of a former NHLer pursue his dreams of playing professional hockey? Air miles- that along with effective time management and discipline.[TheGlobeAndMail]


• There's a new site keeping track of happenings around the AHL, and Tuesday's post includes a lot of Providence Bruins news.[AroundTheA]


• There are a number of familiar names in this list of 7 NHLers who should be dealt. Yes, please send Jarome Iginla to the Blackhawks, he deserves it! But Zdeno Chara?!?!?[TheComeback]


• Enjoy these NHL themed valentines, all safe for work.[AlongTheBoards]