Stanley Cup of Chowder - Complete Coverage: Boston Bruins vs. Ottawa Senators Thanksgiving Day ShowdownDavid Pastrnak is legend.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/11233/stanley-fave.jpg2016-11-24T23:11:29-05:00http://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/rss/stream/135056292016-11-24T23:11:29-05:002016-11-24T23:11:29-05:00RECAP: Bruins fall to Senators 3-1
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<figcaption>The tying goal goes in, and deflates the Bruins in their losing effort. | Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption>
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<p>Chara isn't the sole reason for this loss. The defense couldn't compensate and their zone exits suffered.</p> <p>This game started off with good intentions - a team parallel to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/">Bruins</a> in the standings with a strong goalie but shuffled forward lines and uncertain offensive prowess. One would hope that even a defense without captain and top defenseman <span>Zdeno Chara</span> could push back enough to slow down the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.silversevensens.com/">Senators</a>' forwards. With the return of <span>David Pastrnak</span>, the Bruins offense seemed potent enough to overpower Ottawa's scoring.</p>
<p>Did you watch the game? <a href="http://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2016/11/24/13744788/rank-em-bruins-fall-to-senators-3-1" target="_blank">Rank the Bruins' players.</a></p>
<h4>First Period</h4>
<p>It was evident that the Bruins were struggling to clear their zone from early in this game. Passes weren't connecting, and with the defense constantly on their heels, Ottawa was able to hold an offensive zone time advantage. Fortunately for the Bruins, the offensive energy that Ottawa sustained was negated by a late penalty to <span>Chris Neil</span> and the Bruins capitalized, owning the final minute of the frame and scoring off some great awareness by His Carbiness David Pastrnak.</p>
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<h4>Second Period</h4>
<p>If you noticed the lugnuts wiggling a little bit in the first period, you saw the wheels come off in the second. There was significant pressure from Ottawa immediately and it showed first in tenacious faceoff wins by Turris, Pageau and Brassard. The shots that were landing on Senators goalie <span>Craig Anderson</span> were easily handled and, while registering some early shots on the scoresheet, none were a serious challenge for the netminder. Meanwhile, Ottawa began countering with continued pressure and it worked. A great lead pass from <span>Mike Hoffman</span> to <span>Mark Stone</span> tied the game.</p>
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<p>Fortunately, this game was tied going into the second intermission.</p>
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<h4>Third Period</h4>
<p>The frustration mounted for the Bruins, manifesting in an early penalty from <span>Ryan Spooner</span> and some panicked clearing attempts by the Bruins defense. In a collapsing scramble in front of <span>Tuukka Rask</span>, defenseman <span>Torey Krug</span> tried to clear a loose puck and it landed right in Chris Wideman's wheelhouse.</p>
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<p>This would put the Senators ahead for good, as <span>Kyle Turris</span> followed with another strike at the halfway point of the third, putting this game out of reach for the backsliding Bruins.</p>
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<p>It's hard not to fault the defense for this, because there were wide open passing lanes for the Senators to play with. The forwards did string together some strong offensive zone time, but it was for a shift or two at the most, without truly applying sustained pressure. The real challenge was gaining the offensive zone - several offsides calls, for example, or a defender not getting enough on a pass - and it showed in the meager shot attempts by Boston. Couple that with a team-wide poor showing in the faceoff dot and the possession game was just plain weak.</p>
<p>On to Calgary, where there's some hope for a rebound win.</p>
https://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2016/11/24/13744812/recap-bruins-struggle-in-the-neutral-zone-fall-to-senators-3-1Adam Denhard2016-11-24T22:09:54-05:002016-11-24T22:09:54-05:00Rank 'em: Bruins lose to Senators 3-1
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<figcaption>Bratricestrnak were not impactful tonight, but it's not just their job. | Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption>
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<p>Show them some love. Or, not.</p> <p>How'd they do?</p>
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https://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2016/11/24/13744788/rank-em-bruins-fall-to-senators-3-1Adam Denhard2016-11-24T21:16:50-05:002016-11-24T21:16:50-05:00Public Skate - 3rd Period, Bruins at Senators
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<figcaption>Tuukka patiently waiting for the offense. | Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption>
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<p>Pasta on Thanksgiving? YUP</p> <p>After two, the game is tied. Let's GOOOOO Bruins!!!</p>
<p>Morrow has played to his strengths and K. Miller has not. <br>(debate his strengths in the thread. Go ahead. I'll wait.)</p>
https://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2016/11/24/13744614/public-skate-3rd-period-bruins-at-senators-tied-1-1Adam Denhard2016-11-24T18:30:01-05:002016-11-24T18:30:01-05:00Public Skate: Bruins at Senators, Thanksgiving Day
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<p>Bruins and Senators, 7:30pm EST. Watch on NESN, RDS2, TSN5, or your favorite totally-legal-stream.</p> <p>How was your family dinner? If you're Canadian, how was your regular ol' Thursday?</p>
<p>Cheers to you and yours. Let's cheer for hockey together.</p>
https://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2016/11/24/13741830/public-skate-bruins-vs-senators-thanksgiving-day-showdownAdam Denhard2016-11-24T11:43:47-05:002016-11-24T11:43:47-05:00LINES: Bruins vs. Senators Thanksgiving Day
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<p>We'll see a lot less experience on the blue line, as Chara didn't travel with the team.</p> <p>Here's the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/">Bruins</a> practice lineup from yesterday, making assumptions for tonight's game. Not everyone skated this morning. No surprises on the front end, as Pastrnak gets his normal spot back on the top line, Nash gets pushed back to the 3rd line, Schaller to the 4th, and Kuraly rotates (and likely sits). Liles and Carlo will draw top-pair minutes, and McQuaid now identifies as our top shutdown defenseman. Yes, I just gurgled a bit. <span>Kevan Miller</span> also returns, slotting in alongside Joe Morrow.</p>
<h5>Forwards:</h5>
<p>Brad Marchand - Patrice Bergeron - David Pastrnak</p>
<p>Matt Beleskey - David Krejci - David Backes</p>
<p><span>Ryan Spooner</span> - Riley Nash - <span>Austin Czarnik</span></p>
<p><span>Tim Schaller</span> - Dominic Moore - Jimmy Hayes<br>(Sean Kuraly rotated with Schaller)</p>
<h5>Defense:</h5>
<p>Brandon Carlo - John-Michael Liles</p>
<p><span>Torey Krug</span> - Adam McQuaid</p>
<p>Joe Morrow - Kevan Miller</p>
<p>Colin Miller was the odd man out at practice yesterday.</p>
<h5>Goalies:</h5>
<p><span>Zane McIntyre</span> skated this morning; Tuukka Rask did not. The assumption is that Tuukka will play today.</p>
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<p>Ottawa will likely counter with similar lines from their game earlier this week against Montreal. <span>Bobby Ryan</span> is coming in, and you have to assume he'll play the top line. Looking forward to seeing <span>Chris Kelly</span> again. Not looking forward to seeing <span>Chris Neil</span> again, who is also an assistant captain for the Sens. Scrapin' the barrel, eh?</p>
<h5>Forwards:</h5>
<div><span><span>Ryan Dzingel</span> - <span>Kyle Turris</span> - Bobby Ryan</span></div>
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<span><br></span><span>Mike Hoffman</span> - <span>Derick Brassard</span> - <span>Mark Stone</span>
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<span>Zack Smith</span> - <span>Jean-Gabriel Pageau</span><span> - Chris Kelly</span>
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<div><span><span>Max McCormick</span> - <span>Curtis Lazar</span> - Chris Neil</span></div>
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<div>Where does <span>Tom Pyatt</span> slot in?</div>
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<h5>Defense:</h5>
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<span>Marc Methot</span> - <span>Erik Karlsson</span>
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<div><span><span>Dion Phaneuf</span> - <span>Cody Ceci</span></span></div>
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<div><span><span>Mark Borowiecki</span> - <span>Chris Wideman</span></span></div>
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<h5>Goalies:</h5>
<p><span>Craig Anderson</span> (starter)</p>
<p><span>Mike Condon</span></p>
https://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2016/11/24/13741622/lines-bruins-vs-senators-thanksgiving-day-showdown-zdeno-chara-injuredAdam Denhard2016-11-24T06:00:02-05:002016-11-24T06:00:02-05:00Preview: Boston Bruins vs. Ottawa Senators 11/24
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<figcaption>The Bruins will have to push hard against Ottawa in order to compensate for the loss of their defensive stalwart. | Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption>
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<p>How will the Bruins fare without their captain and top defenseman?</p> <h3 id="aVaxPG">Just the Facts</h3>
<p id="eP9cBV">Who: Boston Bruins (11-8-0, 22 pts) vs. Ottawa Senators (11-7-1, 23 pts)</p>
<p id="ifPUpF">Where: Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa</p>
<p id="bNqMEe">When: 7:30 PM</p>
<p id="2VQqjB">How to Follow: NESN, TSN5, RDS2</p>
<p id="dnSnH2">Rival SBN site: <a href="http://www.silversevensens.com/">Silver Seven Sens</a></p>
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<h3 id="0NZto8">Game Notes</h3>
<p id="MmaVde">-Zdeno Chara will miss his first game of the season, after leaving early in the second period of Tuesday’s loss to the St. Louis Blues.</p>
<p id="CYDYJk">-Kevan Miller cleared just in time for Chara’s absence. At press time, pairings were TBD; watch for updates here and on Twitter later today regarding game-day skate lines. It’s likely him or Joe Morrow.</p>
<p id="3gxsly">-David Pastrnak was also cleared to play in this game, and unlike Killer, it’d be a(n unpleasant) surprise NOT to see him suit up for this game.</p>
<p id="GrfUSi">-The Ottawa Senators are coming off a 4-3 win over Montreal on Tuesday night, a game they could’ve lost 3-2 if it weren’t for a weird (smart?) lob-pass behind Carey Price that resulted in a misread by the Montreal defense and a tough-angle, double-screened shot that went in off a Montreal skate in the 3rd period.</p>
<p id="QR9iQA">-One of our counterparts at Silver Nuggets <a href="http://www.silversevensens.com/2016/11/23/13714434/silver-nuggets-it-s-been-six-weeks-should-we-worry-about-the-offence">put together this piece</a>, detailing some points of concern with fancy stats. Give it a read - you’ll see how the Bruins might stack against them, given some offensive struggles of key players in their lineup. An up-and-down season so far for both teams could make for an interesting American Engorgement Day matchup.</p>
<p id="zS5O7B">Enjoy your Thanksgiving Day and we’ll see you at game time!</p>
https://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2016/11/24/13418358/bruins-senators-thanksgiving-zdeno-chara-injuredAdam Denhard