Stanley Cup of Chowder - Anaheim at Boston: Pooh Third Night! Complete CoverageDavid Pastrnak is legend.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/11233/stanley-fave.jpg2016-01-27T08:00:04-05:00http://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/rss/stream/105922632016-01-27T08:00:04-05:002016-01-27T08:00:04-05:00Ducking Hell: Ducks 6, Bruins 2 - Game Recap
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<p>Trotman and Chara score, but this time round, the Duck eats the bear. </p> <p>It started well, then got worse. Much worse.</p>
<p>Tuesday night in Boston the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/">Bruins</a> failed to build on their momentum from the 3-2 win against Philadelphia the night before, as <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.anaheimcalling.com/">Anaheim Ducks</a> migrated to a chilly East Coast and took two points away from a subdued Boston squad.</p>
<p>The Bruins got off to a dream start as a <span>Zach Trotman</span> shot found its way past Fredrik Andersen in the Ducks net less than a minute in. <span>David Krejci</span> found Trotman all alone on the right point after good work from Beleskey to fire a speculative shot through a crowd in front of the Anaheim crease.</p>
<p>We then saw a sight rarely seen - <span>Torey Krug</span> fighting. The defenseman is known far more for his work with his gloves on, but he took on the far bigger <span>Chris Stewart</span> in an uneven scrap at 5:42, giving a decent account of himself bearing in mind the large size difference.</p>
<p>The Ducks were level two minutes later, though. There appeared no danger as the puck was dumped in behind Colin Miller for <span>David Perron</span> to chase, but a misplay from <span>Jonas Gustavsson</span> allowed Perron to snag the puck on the right boards and feed an onrushing <span>Corey Perry</span> to make no mistake for his 20th goal of the season.</p>
<p>It got worse for the Bruins soon after. With Bergeron in the box for tripping, <span>Shea Theodore</span> was given far too much time and space between the circles as the puck was worked down low and then back to him from Corey Perry...a hard wrister beat Gustavsson clean and the Ducks led at the end of the first.</p>
<p><span>Brad Marchand</span> had the Bruins best chance of the first, firing a hard shot from the right circle that beat Andersen but not the frame of the goal.</p>
<p>The second period saw a change in Boston's net as <span>Tuukka Rask</span> stepped in after Gustavsson was taken to hospital at the end of the first period after suffering a medical issue - there are no updates on his condition as yet.</p>
<p><span>David Pastrnak</span> tested Andersen after a giveaway by the Ducks D, while <span>Ryan Kesler</span> nearly profited from an awful <span>Kevan Miller</span> giveaway under no pressure at the other end, but it was the away side who increased their advantage midway through the middle frame - David Perron shovelling a backhand past Rask at 11:06, assisted by Getzlaf and Stewart.</p>
<p><span>Kevin Bieksa</span> couldn't believe his luck late in the second as the Bruins were caught on a change and he was given the freedom of the Garden to blast a slapshot low past Rask at 17:06 and extend the lead to 4-1, and Boston were in a deep hold.</p>
<p>The third period saw Pastrnak given another great chance after lax play from Getzlaf gave him a breakaway, but Andersen again stood strong. He had no chance moments later though as Beleskey and Spooner broke into the zone before a truly superb spin-and-pass from Spooner was dispatched with aplomb into the back of the Anaheim net by Chara. Another break by Spooner down the right-side was ended with a glorious blind backhand pass - unfortunately for the Bruins, it was <span>Joonas Kemppainen</span> on the end of it, and he's not known for scoring...he didn't on this occasion either.</p>
<p>As time wound down, the B's were forced into their own zone by Getzlaf, who wrestled past Chara and the loose puck was eventually put home into the empty cage by Kesler.</p>
<p>There was still time for one more Ducks goal, as <span>Mike Santorelli</span> ghosted in behind an oblivious <span>Dennis Seidenberg</span> to bat home a rebound off Rask in the final minute and put the seal on an emphatic Ducks win.</p>
<p>The Bruins go into the All-Star break off this loss, with a week off to ponder how to change things ahead of their return to action on Feb 3rd vs Toronto.</p>
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<p>Welp. This one was a stinker.</p>
<p>Rank the team!</p>
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https://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2016/1/27/10838940/ducks-6-bruins-2-sigh-rank-the-bruinssarahconnors2016-01-26T20:48:40-05:002016-01-26T20:48:40-05:00Bruins' Jonas Gustavsson taken to hospital mid-game
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<p>Winter Storm, nooooooo!</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Bruins</a> issued a release during the second period of tonight's game that <span>Jonas Gustavsson</span> has been taken to Mass General "due to illness."</p>
<p>Not to speculate AT ALL, because I sincerely hope it has nothing to do with this, but Gustavsson has had three heart surgeries in the past - <a href="http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=552471">one in 2011</a>, and<a href="http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2009/9/15/1031723/jonas-gustavsson-and-the-magical"> two in 2009</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2009/9/20/1046020/catheter-ablation-a-first-hand">Here's a post</a> done by PPP a few years ago about Goose's condition.</p>
<p>According to the Bruins' PR staff, he has only been brought to Mass General for observation. Here's hoping everything's ok.</p>
https://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2016/1/26/10838010/bruins-jonas-gustavsson-taken-to-hospital-mid-gamesarahconnors2016-01-26T18:00:03-05:002016-01-26T18:00:03-05:00Public Skate: Bruins vs. Ducks. QUACK QUACK QUACK
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<p>HELLO FRIENDS AND FAMILY WELCOME TO A GAMETHREAD</p>
<p>I HOPE U WILL ALL COME SAY HI</p>
<p>....but for real now. I have not watched a single Ducks game all year, all I know is that the Pacific division is trash and that the Ducks are gross and Shawn Horcoff definitely won't be playing. What's on tap?</p>
<p>ALSO DID YOU WEAR YOUR POOH POST POOH PICS IN THE COMMENTS</p>
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<p>Holy Jumpin!</p> <p>Tonight is the 20th anniversary of the famed (infamous?) "Pooh" thirds. Here's probably the most important thing that ever happened in them:</p>
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https://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2016/1/26/10835758/celebrate-pooh-thirds-with-pj-stock-and-stephen-peat-going-to-townCornelius Hardenbergh2016-01-26T13:22:16-05:002016-01-26T13:22:16-05:00Shawn Horcoff out tonight with PED Suspension
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<p>The Anaheim Ducks offense will miss his 10 points in 45 games.</p> <p>Tonight's Ducks-Bruins game will not feature Shawn Horcoff, as he has been caught for PED use and will be suspended for the next 20 games. There aren't exactly a lot of details about it other than that he's suspended, it's for PEDs, and he obviously won't be playing tonight:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ducks?src=hash">#Ducks</a> F Horcoff suspended for 20 games, without pay, for violating the terms of NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program.</p>
— SiriusXM NHL Network (@SiriusXMNHL) <a href="https://twitter.com/SiriusXMNHL/status/692048950820495360">January 26, 2016</a>
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<p>The Anaheim Ducks offense will miss his 10 points in 45 games. That's WHILE ON THE JUICE. Nice one, Shawn.</p>
https://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2016/1/26/10834258/shawn-horcoff-out-tonight-with-ped-suspensionCornelius Hardenbergh2016-01-26T12:15:02-05:002016-01-26T12:15:02-05:00Probable Lines: Bruins (26-17-5) v Ducks (21-18-7)
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<p>Who's playing where, when, and why?</p> <p>From today's (lack of) morning skate:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">No morning skate today for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NHLBruins?src=hash">#NHLBruins</a>. Only 'news' out of Coach CJulien's presser is that he had no news to pass on re: status of D AMcQuaid</p>
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<p>So we're assuming the lines for tonight will be the same as they were last night. If that's the case, lines will be as follows:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Colin Miller is back in v an old AHL teammate, Seidenberg back to left side, Hayes to 4th line. <a href="https://t.co/DgTGhj03NW">pic.twitter.com/DgTGhj03NW</a></p>
— Jack Edwards (@RealJackEdwards) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealJackEdwards/status/691768346736463872">January 25, 2016</a>
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<p>Although it's very possible we could see Joe Morrow or Landon Ferraro cycle back in, these are the likely lineups for tonight.</p>
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<p>Wear your bear, friends!</p> <h4>Just The Facts:</h4>
<p><b>Records: </b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/">Boston Bruins</a>: 26-17-5, 57 Points in 48 Games, 3rd in the Atlantic. Anaheim Ducks: 21-18-7, 49 Points in 46 Games, 5th in the Pacific</p>
<p><b>Home/Away Splits, Last 10: </b>Bruins Home: 11-12-2. ANA Away: 7-10-3. Both teams are 6-3-1 in their last 10 games.</p>
<p><b>Vs. Each Other: </b>No results yet. The Bruins play at Anaheim in March.</p>
<p><b>Opposing SBNation Site: </b><a href="http://www.anaheimcalling.com/">Anaheim Calling</a></p>
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<h4>How/When To Watch:</h4>
<p id="paragraph5" class="pgh-paragraph"><b>When: </b><span>Tuesday</span>, January 26th. 7 PM.</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph"><b>Where: </b>TD Garden, Boston MA</p>
<p id="paragraph6" class="pgh-paragraph"><b>TV: </b>NESN, Fox Sports West</p>
<p id="paragraph7" class="pgh-paragraph"><b>Radio: </b>98.5 The Sports Hub</p>
<h4>Game Notes:</h4>
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<li>Simon Despres is making his return for Anaheim tonight after spending a few weeks with the San Diego Gulls on a LTIR conditioning stint.</li>
<li>The Ducks recently traded for Chicago's Ryan Garbutt, in exchange for Jiri Sekac. Still not really sure what to make of that trade. Garbutt used to be a jerk in Dallas, so we'll see if he keeps up with that tonight.</li>
<li>Ryan Spooner very quietly has moved into third on the Bruins in overall scoring. Our third-highest scorer has a 10-26=36 scoring line and is making $950K/year. What a time to be alive.</li>
<li>Michael Del Zotto was TOTALLY OFFSIDES but we need to move on, fam</li>
<li>Will Brett "young man, old face" Connolly begin a scoring streak tonight? </li>
<li>Lines coming soon.</li>
<li>Don't forget to wear your bear to the game tonight - it's the 20th anniversary of the yellow "pooh" jerseys!</li>
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<h4>Never Forget:</h4>
<p>actually, this sucked and you can probably forget it.</p>
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