Stanley Cup of Chowder - Bruins vs. Blues Complete CoverageDavid Pastrnak is legend.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/11233/stanley-fave.jpg2013-11-21T22:48:57-05:00http://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/rss/stream/48954652013-11-21T22:48:57-05:002013-11-21T22:48:57-05:00Derek Roy, Skills Competition ruin Bobby Orr night
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<p>The shootout is stupid and here is why</p> <p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.extraskater.com/game/2013-10-23-bruins-sabres"> </a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.extraskater.com/game/2013-11-07-panthers-bruins" target="_blank"> </a></p>
<h4><a target="_blank" href="http://www.extraskater.com/game/2013-11-21-blues-bruins">Extra Skater Stats</a></h4>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/">Bruins</a> fans and a smattering of <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.stlouisgametime.com/">Blues</a> fans were treated to an amazing night of hockey through 65 minutes, with the Blues matching the Bruins in chances, and both goaltenders standing strong. And then: skills competition. Horrible.</p>
<p>Of course the Bruins didn't win - Claude Julien opted to ice <span>Chris Kelly</span> as the fourth shooter - and thus, more loser points are released into the VASTLY SUPERIOR Western Conference. Horrible.</p>
<p>But the first 65 minutes, though. The first 65 minutes were the sort of hockey you hope to see in June, fast and clean and chippy, with only one penalty a side through the whole thing. The big guys laid some hits, <span>Vladimir Sobotka</span> took faceoffs against <span>David Krejci</span> and <span>Patrice Bergeron</span> and we all bemoaned the trade again, Carl Söderberg made us forget that trade and remember another by scoring a goal of his own. It was excellent, entertaining hockey.</p>
<p>And at least they got a point out of it, as disappointing as it ended.</p>
<h4>The Good:</h4>
<p>- CAAAAAAARL! The Yeti netted his third goal of the season, putting him at 3-6=9 totals on the season. He has four points in the last seven games, and has looked increasingly comfortable on NHL ice as the season has progressed.</p>
<p>- <span>Kevan Miller</span> had a hell of a game, finishing having played 17:42 and getting a good chunk of time on the one PK the Bruins had to deal with. He's a product of the Los Angeles youth hockey, and didn't move east to play hockey until he was 16. Excellent. America.</p>
<p>- <span>Milan Lucic</span> hitting everything that moves is such a delight. His hit on Magnus Pääjarvi (SUCH UMLAUTS) actually shook a pane of glass loose.</p>
<p>- Remember when we had to actually worry about the third line being terrible? Not so much anymore. Feels good.</p>
<p>- <span>Dougie Hamilton</span> continues to be a boss in his own end.</p>
<p>- The pace of this game. The Bruins had their most solid effort of the season, never ending up in their own zone for significant chunks of time, and causing havoc through the full 60 in the Blues' end. Good to see.</p>
<h4>The Bad:</h4>
<p>- SHOOTOUTS. Mostly that's it, though. The first goal Rask allowed was softer than a plastic bag full of warm runny dog poo, but aside from a few oops moments by the rookie defensemen, that was really the only hole in the Bruins' game tonight.</p>
<h4>The Interesting:</h4>
<p>- The Blues are 6-0-0 in their last six games in Boston. The Bruins have a similar record in St. Louis. Let's do this in the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/stanley-cup-final">Stanley Cup FInals</a>, and give STL the home ice advantage. THIS PLAN IS FLAWLESS</p>
<h4><span>Notable Moments:</span></h4>
<p>Aww, Miller's mom and dad.</p>
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<p>Campbell goal</p>
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<p>SODA COOKIES VS THE TEAM THAT DRAFTED HIM</p>
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<p>Lucic says go to hell yappy lappy</p>
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<p>Lucic destroys Paajarvi</p>
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<p>RASK SMASH</p>
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<h4>Gif of the night:</h4>
<p>yup</p>
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<h4>Tweet of the night:</h4>
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<p>I love that the Bruins are forcing the Blues to participate in this grand reminder that the Blues are a bunch of losers</p>
— Anthrax Jones (@AnthraxJones) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnthraxJones/statuses/403677697894649857">November 22, 2013</a>
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https://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2013/11/21/5132250/bruins-vs-blues-recap-skills-competition-ruins-amazing-game-bruinssarahconnors2013-11-21T20:47:11-05:002013-11-21T20:47:11-05:00Public Skate, Third Period: Bruins 2 Blues 2
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<p>THANK YOU HANNU CLAP CLAP CLAPCLAPCLAP</p> <p>this game is totally going to a shootout isn't it.</p>
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<p>Geez that Blues goal was a softie.</p>
<p>And it wasn't even scored by anyone fun. booooooo!</p>
<p>Bruins goal: Campbell (Krug, Paille)</p>
<p>Blues goal: Stewart (Roy, Jackman)</p>
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<p>I'M SO EXCITED AND I JUST CAN'T HIDE IT</p> <p>My hope for this game is as follows:</p>
<p>Steen and Sobotka score</p>
<p>The Bruins score five or six</p>
<p>Jaro gets pulled</p>
<p>Everyone goes home happy!</p>
<p>What's on tap?</p>
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<p>Tonight is pretty much Bobby Orr Appreciation Night at the Garden. Get ready.</p> <h4>Just the Facts:</h4>
<p><b>Game Time</b>: 7:00 PM, TD Garden. TV Broadcast: NESN, NHLN. Radio Broadcast: 98.5 The Sports Hub</p>
<p><b>Rival SB Nation Site</b>: <a href="http://www.stlouisgametime.com/">St. Louis Game Time</a></p>
<p><b>Records</b>: <a href="https://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Bruins</a> 13-6-1 vs. <a href="https://www.stlouisgametime.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Blues</a> 14-3-3</p>
<p><b>Blues Lines:</b></p>
<p><span>Alexander Steen</span> - <span>David Backes</span> - <span>T.J. Oshie</span><br><span>Vladimir Tarasenko</span> - <span>Jaden Schwartz</span> - <span>Vladimir Sobotka</span><br><span>Brenden Morrow</span> - <span>Derek Roy</span> - <span>Chris Stewart</span><br><span>Magnus Paajarvi</span> - <span>Maxim Lapierre</span> - <span>Ryan Reaves</span><br><span>Jay Bouwmeester</span> - <span>Alex Pietrangelo</span><br><span>Ian Cole</span> - <span>Roman Polak</span><br><span>Barret Jackman</span> - <span>Kevin Shattenkirk</span><br><span>Jaroslav Halak</span></p>
<p><b>Bruins Lines:</b></p>
<p><span>Milan Lucic</span> - <span>David Krejci</span> - <span>Jarome Iginla</span><br><span>Loui Eriksson</span> - <span>Patrice Bergeron</span> - <span>Brad Marchand</span><br><span>Reilly Smith</span> - <span>Chris Kelly</span> - <span>Carl Soderberg</span><br><span>Daniel Paille</span> - <span>Gregory Campbell</span> - <span>Shawn Thornton</span><br><span>Zdeno Chara</span> - <span>Dougie Hamilton</span><br><span>Johnny Boychuk</span> - <span>Matt Bartkowski</span><br><span>Kevan Miller</span> - <span>Torey Krug</span><br><span>Tuukka Rask</span><br><span>Chad Johnson</span></p>
<h4>Preview:</h4>
<p>Tonight's going to be a big one. With Dennis Seidenberg injured and <span>Adam McQuaid</span> still out, the Bruins will ice four rookie defenseman, as Kevan Miller joined the team yesterday from Providence. Meanwhile, the Blues have four Olympians on their defense. Hilarious. Also terrifying.</p>
<p>So the Blues are a pretty good team. They're three points ahead of the Bruins in the league standings, and they're built solid from front to back. Alex Steen is leading the league in goals. David Backes will be representing the great country of the United States of America in Sochi. Their second line brings an old friend, Vladimir Sobotka, back to the TD Garden, where three years ago he scored his first goal as a Blue. (MEMORIES.) Sobotka is playing with two rookies, Jaden Schwartz and Vladimir Tarasenko, who have had solid starts to their career.</p>
<p>On D, as previously mentioned, there are four olympians; Bouwmeester and Pietrangelo, who might even be paired up for Canada, Shattenkirk, a good american kid and former BU Terrier; and Roman Polak (<a target="_blank" href="http://espn.go.com/nhl/playoffs/2012/story/_/id/7814657/st-louis-blues-san-jose-sharks-bring-bad-blood-boil">don't open that door.</a>)</p>
<p>And in goal? Jaro Halak, he who slew the Pens and Caps in the 2010 playoffs. This is a team that scores in droves and doesn't allow too many in turn. They've got the highest goal differential in the league. They're scoring at a rate of 3.40 goals per game - good for second highest in the league. Will the Bruins, who have the fewest goals allowed per game, be able to shut them down tonight?</p>
<p>With their level of inexperience on D, it looks like Tuukka Rask is going to have to have another lights-out game. We'll see.</p>
<p>Last time these two teams met at TD Garden, Blake Wheeler was still a Bruin. Erik Johnson was still a Blue, and TJ Oshie creamed David Krejci with a perfectly clean check that left Krejci out for a few games. AND, Andrew Ference fought David Backes, in the most sunshine-and-rainbows-and-puppies hockey fight in the history of ever. Amazing.</p>
<h4>NEVER FORGET:</h4>
<p>Oh goodness this is so delightful I don't know what to do with it</p>
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