Stanley Cup of Chowder - Bruins vs Blues Complete CoverageDavid Pastrnak is legend.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/11233/stanley-fave.jpg2015-12-23T01:58:28-05:00http://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/rss/stream/104121952015-12-23T01:58:28-05:002015-12-23T01:58:28-05:00Bruins Can't Crack Allen, Lose 2-0 to Blues
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<p>The Bruins were shutout for the first time this season</p> <p>The Bruins had gained at least one point in fourteen of their last fifteen games. The had won five games in a row, boasted the league's best power play and a white hot penalty kill. There was no way that the Bruins lost this game, especially considering Boston had the opportunity to eclipse the hated Habs for first place in the Atlantic division.</p>
<p>And then the Blues stormed into town.</p>
<p>Both teams play a similarly heavy style, based around forechecks emphasized with clean body checks. The Blues controlled vast amounts of the first period, pinning the Bruins in their own zone for chunks of time with constant body contact. The game featured 66 total hits, none of which resulted in a penalty.</p>
<p>Both teams did a fantastic job at limiting the opponents scoring chances. One-and-done shots were all too common, with either the rebound being controlled and corralled or the defense swiftly cleared the puck. Very few shots were taken from the high danger scoring area, or between the dots and inside of the circles. Often times, shooters would settle for outside attempts that were easily controllable.</p>
<p>The game featured few whistle or TV timeouts, and involved lots of transitional play. Both teams were extremely effective at breaking the puck out their own zones. Quick breakouts and neutral zone stretch passes worked to perfection and kept the game moving at a high pace.</p>
<p>Although the shot totals remained relatively regular, both goaltenders were on top of their games. After the second frame, neither team had cracked the scoreboard. Seven minutes into the third period, Vladimir Tarasenko split Colin Miller and Dennis Seidenberg off of a nice pass from Magnus Paajarvi and beat Tuukka Rask shortside to open the scoring. As the crowd fell into a hushed murmur, there was a feeling that the Bruins would be unable to overcome a simple one goal deficit-the game was so defensively sound that the first to score would be the victor.</p>
<p>Minutes later, Alex Pietrangelo connected with Robby Fabbri cross ice as the Bruins defense lackadaisically changed, and Fabbri ripped one over the glove hand of Rask to double the Blues' lead. To this point, the Blues had two third period goals and the Bruins had two third period shots. Yikes.</p>
<p>The Black and Gold couldn't find the back of the net, marking the first game of the 2015-16 where the Bruins were held scoreless.</p>
<p>The Bruins did not have the opportunity to showcase their league-leading power play, which is a further testament to the Blues' discipline. The coaching staff devised a strong gameplan, and the players executed it to perfection, which is why they were able to head into the Christmas mini break with a win.</p>
<p>The Bruins resume play again on Saturday night versus the Buffalo Sabres, when local phenom Jack Eichel returns home for the first time to play against his hometown team.</p>
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https://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2015/12/22/10656402/rank-em-bruins-vs-bluescamkerry2015-12-22T21:18:18-05:002015-12-22T21:18:18-05:00Watch: Jack Edwards sings a carol during a fight
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<p>This was weird and wonderful at the same time.</p> <p> </p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Jack Edwards singing "We Wish You A Merry Christmas"...during a fight. <a href="https://t.co/LgcYWjEqfG">pic.twitter.com/LgcYWjEqfG</a></p>
— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteBlackburn/status/679483043770445824">December 23, 2015</a>
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<p>Jack Edwards is a treasure forever and ever. Amen.</p>
<p>(Video via <a target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/peteblackburn">@PeteBlackburn</a>, obviously.)</p>
https://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2015/12/22/10656112/watch-jack-edwards-sings-we-wish-you-a-merry-christmas-during-a-fightDan.Ryan2015-12-22T20:42:58-05:002015-12-22T20:42:58-05:00Third Period Public Skate: Bruins 0, Blues 0
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<p>Both goaltenders are putting on a clinic. Which team will be able to break through?</p>
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<p>A physical affair so far at the Garden. The Blues controlled parts of the period with constant physical presence on the forecheck. Both goaltenders were tested to an extent, with Tuukka Rask stoning Troy Brouwer in the first thirty seconds, when the former Capital found himself all alone in the slot. The Bruins outshot the Blues 14-10, yet both clubs had five scoring chances.</p>
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<p>Can the Bruins extend their winning streak to four games?</p>
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<p>Our lord and savior Zac Rinaldo returns from the injured reserved list</p> <p>The Bruins held an optional skate this morning, which consisted of Zach Trotman, Joe Morrow, Maxime Talbot, and Jonas Gustavsson. None of the aforementioned figure to see playing time (Talbot will begin his league-mandated two game suspension tonight), therefore yesterday's lines at practice should give us an indication of Claude Julien's thinking heading into this pivotal pre-christmas matchup.</p>
<p>Per the Bruins' official Twitter account:</p>
<p><b>Forwards</b></p>
<p>Beleskey-Krejci-Eriksson</p>
<p>Marchand-Bergeron-Connolly</p>
<p>Vatrano-Spooner-Hayes</p>
<p>Rinaldo-Ferraro-Randell<br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #2c2d30; font-family: Slack-Lato, appleLogo, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"></p>
<p><b>Defense</b></p>
<p>Chara-McQuaid</p>
<p>Seidenberg-C.Miller</p>
<p>Krug-K.Miller</p>
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<p>Expect to see Zac Rinaldo back in the lineup. He was out for a stretch due to injuring himself in a fight versus Matt Hendricks. Rinaldo later blamed the injury on the referee.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Julien said that Zac Rinaldo will be taken off IR for tonight's game — Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) <a style="background-color: #eeeeee;" href="https://twitter.com/NHLBruins/status/679327797530243072">December 22, 2015</a></p>
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<p>The Blues will counter with the following, per Daily Faceoff:</p>
<p><b>Forwards</b></p>
<p>Steen-Stasney-Tarasenko</p>
<p>Paajarvi-Backes-Brouwer</p>
<p>Fabbri-Lettera-Jaskin</p>
<p>Upshall-Gomez-Reaves</p>
<p><b>Defense</b></p>
<p>Bouwmeester-Pietrangelo</p>
<p>Edmundsen-Shattenkirk</p>
<p>Gunnarsson-Parayko</p>
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<p>The last chance to catch the B's in action before Santa inches down the chimney...</p> <h4>Need to Know:</h4>
<p>When: 7 PM</p>
<p>Where: TD Garden</p>
<p>Watch: NESN, TVA, Fox Sports Midwest</p>
<p>Listen: 98.5 The Sports Hub, NHL Radio</p>
<p>Rival SB Nation Site: <a href="http://www.stlouisgametime.com/" style="background-color: #ffffff;">St. Louis Game Time</a></p>
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<h4>Game Notes:</h4>
<p>Jordan Caron, former first round pick of the Bruins, returns 'home' to face his old friends. After being swapped for Maxime Talbot at the trade deadline last year, Caron moved on from the Colorado Avalanche to his new home in St. Louis. Ironically, Talbot will not be in the lineup because he was suspended two games for his hit to the head of Jiri Tlusty. Caron has yet to play in a game for the Blues. He was recalled from St. Louis' AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves, on December 20. In 25 contests with the Wolves, Caron notched 14 points.</p>
<p>The Bruins are red hot of late, gaining points in 14 of their last 15 games, including winning their past three. The Blues are three and two in their past five contests. St. Louis allowed two third period goals in a 4-3 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night. This game is the last before Christmas for both teams.</p>
<p>The Bruins currently sit one game behind the Canadiens for first place in the Atlantic division with two games in hand. The Blues rest six points behind the Stars for the drivers seat in the Central division, and are tied with the Blackhawks for second place.</p>
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