A much better performance against the Tampa Bay Lightning almost won the game last night for the Bruins. Next up? Another tough opponent arrives on Saturday at 7:00 PM on NESN, as the Bruins host the Maple Leafs.
- Here’s a game recap- David Krejci hit a franchise milestone last night. (with video highlights) NHL
- A fast start and the first goal bouyed the Bruins, but the 3-2 final score marks their third straight loss. 98.5 The Sports Hub
- Three bullet points from the game include the happy news that Charlie McAvoy returned to action. Boston.com
- In order to make room, Connor Clifton was returned to Providence. CBS Sports
- Close, but no cigar. One ten-minute span stuck a dagger in the Bruins’ hopes for a win. HockeyBuzz
- The first period was a welcome change from Tuesday night’s performance, but the key issue for the Bruins remains scoring. Bonus- the shot attempt heat map graphic is sobering. WEEI
- Welcome to Boston, Gemel Smith! CBS Boston Apparently his departure was worthy of a practice break for his Stars teammates to wish him well. (With video) BarDown Smith Brothers- his brother is Givani Smith, who plays for the Red Wings. Remember Reilly Smith and his (then Red Wings) brother Brendan Smith, who famously tangled with Zdeno Chara? YouTube
- Fan festivities are being planned surrounding the Winter Classic- details are here. Chicago Sun Times
- The ECHL Atlanta Gladiators will sport a new third sweater that offers a nod to their pro hockey predecessors in Altanta. Sports Logos
- Standings- Boston has fallen to sixteenth place in the league NHL, are now down to seventh in the Eastern Conference, NHL and fifth in the competitive Atlantic Division- NHL they have yielded the first wild card spot to Montreal, clinging to the last playoff slot by their toenails. NHL
Elsewhere around the rink:
- Vote early, vote often! Now that the NHL has corrected the GRIEVOUS error that left David Pastrnak off the ballot, let the All-Star Game fan voting begin! NHL
- More beer, more ticket sales- come on, Gary Bettman, expanded playoffs would be great! ESPN
- The Vegas Golden Knights are in a position to offer advice to the new Seattle NHL franchise. Rule #1? Have fun! Las Vegas Sun