This will be the first time the Bruins have played the Canadiens since that awesome first round of the playoffs last year. It seem like forever ago, then again it feels like forever since the Bruins played hockey at all. The Bruins are playing for the first time since Saturday. Maybe that's a good thing, since they haven't started all that great (3-5). Then again, you have to be worried the Bruins are going to come out at least a bit rusty.
There was good news for the Bruins as defenseman Adam McQuaid, who has missed the Bruins' last four games, has been cleared to play. He isn't a great player, but he is big and strong and overall is better then average. It gives the Bruins the defensive depth that they need.
What the Bruins need more then that though, is a consistent offense. Since they made all their line changes they looked better, hopefully that is here to stay.
I would expect that Thomas will be in net tonight. He has been good this season with a 2.16 goals-against average even though his record doesn't show it (3-3-0). He has owned the Canadiens going 10-3-1 with a 2.03 GAA and one shutout over his last 14 home meetings with the Canadiens (including playoffs).If that wasn't enough Canadiens goalie Price has really struggled going 0-2-0 with a 7.47 GAA during his last two regular-season visits to Boston.
I have not got an update on Seguin and his ankle injury, but from what I can gather it sounds like he'll play. He has been great to start the season and I don't see him slowing down (unless he gets hurt).
The Bruins are just a better team, and although I am worried about all that time off they just had I expect a win tonight.
Bruins win 3-0
Player of the Game: Thomas
Game starts at 7pm
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