Stanley Cup of Chowder - Complete Coverage: Bruins vs. Islanders 11/29David Pastrnak is legend.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/11233/stanley-fave.jpg2018-11-29T23:16:02-05:00http://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/rss/stream/178818892018-11-29T23:16:02-05:002018-11-29T23:16:02-05:00Recap: Rask, Donato’s deke lead Bruins to 2-1 win over the Islanders
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<p>It wasn’t the most thrilling game of all time, but a win is a win.</p> <p id="HsLojJ"><em>(Note: This recap uses some </em><a href="http://NHL.com"><em>NHL.com</em></a><em> embedded videos, which you may not see if you’re on mobile or Apple News.)</em></p>
<p id="kvUea4">After an unusual 8:08 puck drop following the Rick Middleton retirement ceremony, the <a href="https://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/">Bruins</a> came out flying, posting 5 of the first 6 shots on goal. </p>
<p id="ebxngv">However, the <a href="https://www.lighthousehockey.com/">Islanders</a> regained traction, drawing a penalty and scoring on the delayed call. <strong>1-0 Islanders.</strong></p>
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<p id="onrNTb">The Islanders held the lead going into the locker room. Midway through the second frame, the Bruins drew a penalty of their own as <span>David Backes</span> went down due to a high stick from the Islanders’ <span>Nick Leddy</span>. </p>
<p id="oUfoju"><span>David Pastrnak</span> connected with <span>Brad Marchand</span> to tie the game up. <strong>1-1 tie.</strong></p>
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<p id="WlTLoD">That would be all the scoring we saw in regulation. In overtime, <span>Tuukka Rask</span> was immense, stopping breakaways from <span>Jordan Eberle</span> and Mat Barzal.</p>
<p id="MOjX2U"><span>Rask</span> would also stop all of the Islanders’ shots in the shootout, but he was matched at the other end by <span>Robin Lehner</span> until the recent call-up came calling.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ryan Donato (only 19) with the killshot <a href="https://t.co/mHDz2QxG2P">pic.twitter.com/mHDz2QxG2P</a></p>— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteBlackburn/status/1068352383036489730?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 30, 2018</a>
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<p id="Rm6hM6">Bruins win! <strong>2-1 final.</strong></p>
<h3 id="kOoS0z"><strong>Quick thoughts</strong></h3>
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<li id="eSs6tn">This was a weird game. It seemed like each team had a stretch where it dominated, whether that domination was with physicality or speed. When it looked like one team was going to run over the other, the roles reversed. </li>
<li id="GqK4mo">The Islanders were noticeably trying to play a heavy game, which makes sense when your coach is Barry Trotz. They took the body at every opportunity, but the Bruins appeared to be up for the challenge.</li>
<li id="xs6KNH">Poor Jake DeBrusk took a beating tonight. He crashed into the boards twice, took a big hit and ended up face-down in his own crease in overtime. He hung in there, however, and played a decent overall game.</li>
<li id="nxxWcO">It’s too early to say Tuukka Rask is “back,” but he’s certainly well on his way. Rask has looked rock-solid since returning from his leave of absence, and is pretty much the only reason the Bruins even had a chance to earn a point tonight. The overtime stops on <span>Eberle</span> and Barzal were the big saves that certain segments of the fanbase say he never makes, which should go a long way toward boosting his confidence. No, a November game against the Islanders isn’t a spring game in Toronto, but it’s a start.</li>
<li id="DbiBFD">Speaking of taking a beating, I don’t know how <span>David Backes</span> keeps playing. The poor guy seems to be limping or bloodied every other game, as he took a stick to the face in tonight’s game. The points haven’t been there, but there’s certainly no denying his effort.</li>
<li id="y0IwS8">Hard to argue with the waved-off Islanders goal in overtime. One could try to claim that DeBrusk’s trip is what led the Islander to fly into Rask, but that’d be dubious at best. When an opposing player is flying into the top corner at the same time as the puck, it’s hard to count that as a goal.</li>
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<p id="PBLLCk"><em>The Bruins are back at it at home on Saturday night against Detroit.</em></p>
https://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2018/11/29/18119043/bruins-islanders-recap-ryan-donato-shootout-goal-tuukka-rask-big-saves-david-krejci-brad-marchandShawnFerrisCup of Chowder Staff2018-11-29T22:28:19-05:002018-11-29T22:28:19-05:00Old pal Johnny Boychuk picked David Krejci’s teeth off the ice
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<p>Hockey is weird, but 2011 FRIENDSHIPS ARE FOREVER.</p> <p id="S8egIs"><span>David Krejci</span> and <span>Johnny Boychuk</span> were on opposing benches tonight, but for six seasons, they both sported the spoked-B.</p>
<p id="9vTKs3">Boychuk undoubtedly benefited from some of <span>Krejci</span>’s sublime passes during those years, and tonight, Boychuk returned the favor with an assist of his own: he returned Krejci’s teeth.</p>
<p id="XVyz3D">Late in the second period of tonight’s game against the <a href="https://www.lighthousehockey.com/">New York Islanders</a>, Krejci was leveled by a hit from Thomas Hickey. The hit appeared to daze Krejci, who was late to the start of the third period.</p>
<p id="C90W7N">As it turns out, he didn’t need to visit the quiet room or get tested for a concussion...he just needed some dental work.</p>
<p id="sjrVgU">The hit by Hickey knocked at least one tooth (and it looked like maybe part of another) out of Krejci’s mouth. Luckily, an old pal was there to find it.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Why yes, this *is* Johnny Boychuk picking up his old pal David Krejci's teeth and bringing them to the Bruins' bench. <a href="https://t.co/ikEyEQqb2g">pic.twitter.com/ikEyEQqb2g</a></p>— Dan Ryan (@bruinshockeynow) <a href="https://twitter.com/bruinshockeynow/status/1068342922918223873?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 30, 2018</a>
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<p id="d5LZO0">Nice guy, that <span>Johnny Boychuk</span>. Guess those <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nhl-playoffs">Stanley Cup</a>-winning bonds extend to playing Tooth Fairy when the time comes.</p>
<p id="0B6ZCd">Krejci would return to play normal shifts in the third period, and will likely find himself in a dentist’s chair in the coming days.</p>
https://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2018/11/29/18119086/johnny-boychuk-david-krejci-teeth-bruins-islanders-bruins-2011-stanley-cup-teammatesDan.Ryan2018-11-29T18:28:12-05:002018-11-29T18:28:12-05:00Public Skate: Bruins vs Islanders 11/29
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<p id="dJNQzm">We can make it through this wait together.</p>
https://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2018/11/29/18118734/public-skate-bruins-vs-islanders-11-29ShawnFerris2018-11-29T13:09:42-05:002018-11-29T13:09:42-05:00Who’s playing for the Bruins tonight vs. the Islanders?
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<p>Ryan Donato is back from Providence</p> <p id="6RoI2n">It looks as though <span>Colby Cave</span> is getting the chance of a lifetime tonight. JFK and <span>Anders Bjork</span> will be watching from the ninth floor.</p>
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<h2 id="6ADL4Z"><a href="https://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/"><strong>Bruins</strong></a></h2>
<p id="WiFd3h"><strong>Forwards:</strong></p>
<p id="tx8Y3A"><span>Brad Marchand</span> - <span>Colby Cave</span> - <span>David Pastrnak</span></p>
<p id="gwwpWM"><span>Danton Heinen</span> - <span>David Krejci</span> - <span>Jake DeBrusk</span></p>
<p id="f6Nay1"><span>Ryan Donato</span> - <span>Joakim Nordstrom</span> - <span>Noel Acciari</span></p>
<p id="EgDj2T"><span>Chris Wagner</span> - <span>Sean Kuraly</span> - <span>David Backes</span></p>
<p id="lm2wjE"><strong>Defensemen:</strong></p>
<p id="Fkh4aG"><span>Torey Krug</span> - <span>Connor Clifton</span></p>
<p id="x4DVTi"><span>John Moore</span> - <span>Steven Kampfer</span></p>
<p id="bPZpqH"><span>Jeremy Lauzon</span> - <span>Matt Grzelcyk</span></p>
<p id="YFmUY0"><strong>Goaltenders:</strong></p>
<p id="oqoUDA"><span>Tuukka Rask</span></p>
<p id="h9rvIY"><span>Jaroslav Halak</span></p>
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<h2 id="lfCNbC"><a href="https://www.lighthousehockey.com/"><strong>Islanders</strong></a></h2>
<p id="9IDXYk"><strong>Forwards:</strong></p>
<p id="MMjUDt"><span>Anthony Beauvillier</span> - <span>Mathew Barzal</span> - <span>Josh Bailey</span></p>
<p id="7vyIEd"><span>Anders Lee</span> - <span>Brock Nelson</span> - <span>Jordan Eberle</span></p>
<p id="Jw0Pwe"><span>Tom Kuhnhackl</span> - <span>Valtteri Filppula</span> - <span>Leo Komarov</span></p>
<p id="zSqfy6"><span>Matt Martin</span> - <span>Casey Cizikas</span> - <span>Cal Clutterbuck</span></p>
<p id="8dfRoe"><strong>Defensemen:</strong></p>
<p id="8xlCHS"><span>Nick Leddy</span> - <span>Johnny Boychuk</span></p>
<p id="L2tWR2"><span>Thomas Hickey</span> - <span>Ryan Pulock</span></p>
<p id="20fvm2"><span>Adam Pelech</span> - <span>Scott Mayfield</span></p>
<p id="HXuOc0"><strong>Goaltenders:</strong></p>
<p id="rkWh23"><span>Robin Lehner</span></p>
<p id="mejFf3"><span>Thomas Greiss</span></p>
<p id="Me62f8">No official word yet on who's in net for the Islanders.</p>
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https://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2018/11/29/18118035/whos-playing-tonight-donato-cave-bjork-jfk-goalies-bruins-lines-vs-islanders-ryan-donatoShawnFerris2018-11-29T07:00:06-05:002018-11-29T07:00:06-05:00Preview: Bruins take on Islanders
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<p>A special night at TD Garden</p> <h2 id="S6zj6K"><strong>Just the Facts</strong></h2>
<p id="EOL1XP"><strong>Who: </strong><a href="https://www.lighthousehockey.com/">New York Islanders</a> (12-9-2, 26 PTS) vs.<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/">Boston Bruins</a> (13-7-4, 30 PTS) </p>
<p id="cycqDp"><strong>Where: </strong>TD Garden</p>
<p id="TFPjiE"><strong>When: </strong>The Rick Middleton retirement ceremony will start at 6:30. Puck drop is scheduled for 8:08 PM.</p>
<p id="5RCzhi"><strong>How to Follow Along: </strong>NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub</p>
<p id="nqcx1v"><strong>SBN Rival Blog: </strong><a href="https://www.lighthousehockey.com/">Lighthouse Hockey</a></p>
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<h2 id="f1PKZ3"><strong>Know Your Enemy</strong></h2>
<p id="02UvJW">Under new head coach Barry Trotz, the New York Islanders are feeling pretty good about themselves as of late. Seen as a bottom feeder at the beginning of the season, the Islanders have found a way to stick around past Thanksgiving. They are currently one point out of a playoff spot in the weakest Metropolitan Division we’ve seen in quite some time.</p>
<p id="5lOFIF">The Islanders have been led by <span>Josh Bailey</span> who has 21 points in 23 games. Surprisingly, <span>Jordan Eberle</span> has lagged behind for the blue and orange. His 11 points in 23 games is well below expected, but may be due to some bad luck. While he has netted 6 goals, his teammates haven’t been burying his setup passes.</p>
<p id="7EVAiC">Luckily for the Bruins, the Islanders are still awful defensively. While the Islanders have the seventh-best goaltending at 5v5 this season led by...*checks notes*...<span>Thomas Greiss</span> and <span>Robin Lehner</span>, it hasn’t been because of good defense. The Islanders give up a lot of good scoring chances.</p>
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<h2 id="ySubPi"><strong>Game Notes</strong></h2>
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<li id="g5lwNz">The Bruins have fared well without Chara and Bergeron. A 3-2 loss in an even game in Toronto Monday night was an okay loss for the Bruins, but they need to bounce back against a much weaker opponent.</li>
<li id="NCJjME">How will the ceremony effect the start of the game? Waiting an extra hour certainly isn’t fun and the last ceremony the Bruins sat through led to a 7-0 loss.</li>
<li id="W5nbVS">Mat Barzal makes Bruins-Islanders an interesting matchup. The Bruins passed up on Barzal three times in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. It was mentioned on the 31 Thoughts Podcast last season that Barzal told an organization (speculating the Bruins) that the team would “regret it” if they didn’t pick him. Currently Barzal has more points than the three Bruins draft picks have games played.</li>
<li id="GU2oHe">JFK took a step back in Toronto. Colby Cave will be looking to take advantage of that as he is expected to center Marchand and Pastrnak.</li>
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