Game Thread: Bruins Hosting Avalanche, October 10, 2013

[Brahmsian]

Can't root against Colorado as strongly as I do other teams. I spent some pleasant times in that state a long time ago.
But they are tonight's opponent anyway. espn.go.com says Patrick Roy won't play tonight, FYI.

GO BRUINS!

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

Projected lineups

Colorado Avalanche
L1: Gabriel Landeskog - Paul Stastny - Alex Tanguay
L2: Ryan O'Reilly - Matt Duchene - Steve Downie
L3: Jamie McGinn - Nathan MacKinnon - PA Parenteau
L4: Cody McLeod - John Mitchell - Patrick Bordeleau
D1: Jan Hejda - Erik Johnson
D2: Tyson Barrie - Nate Guenin
D3: Cory Sarich - Andre Benoit
G: Semyon Varlamov

Boston Bruins
L1: Milan Lucic - David Krejci - Jarome Iginla
L2: Brad Marchand - Patrice Bergeron - Loui Eriksson
L3: Jordan Caron - Chris Kelly - Reilly Smith
L4: Daniel Paille - Gregory Campbell - Shawn Thornton
D1: Zdeno Chara - Johnny Boychuck
D2: Dennis Seidenberg - Dougie Hamilton
D3: Torey Krug - Adam McQuaid
G: Tuukka Rask

Series notes
All-time: Bruins lead 69-49-1 plus 15 ties
Last meeting: 10/10/11 @ Boston, Avalanche won 1-0

Doob's view:
Avs are looking good this season, blew out the Anaheim Ducks, beat the Nashville Predators, & handed the Toronto Maple Leafs their first loss off the season. Semyon Varlamov has been outstanding in net so far, and the majority of their scoring is coming from the 3rd line of McGinn - MacKinnon - Parenteau. That being said, tonight's matchup against the Bruins will likely be their toughest matchup of the season so far. Bruins have been getting great goaltending from Tuukka Rask and a great overall team effort in both of their games so far, particularly from Torey Krug & Milan Lucic. I think it will be a good game, but I look for the Bruins' talent, depth, & experience to prevail.

Doob picks the Bruins to win this one by a score of 3-1.

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

Update, looks like Jean-Sebastien Giguere will be starting in net tonight for the Avs.

 

[craigk217]

Update, looks like Jean-Sebastien Giguere will be starting in net tonight for the Avs.

I'm likin that ... Varlamov has been lights out, so far! Thx for that update Doobz!!!

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

I'm likin that ... Varlamov has been lights out, so far! Thx for that update Doobz!!!

No worries, wonder how Giguere will do with the new pads?

 

[Brahmsian]

I'll take my chances with Rask against any opposition goalie.

If the Bruins win the takeaway-giveaway battle, which they haven't done as much as I'd like for a long time now,
a multi-goal win is more likely than a loss, IMO.

Concentrate on HOCKEY, not on fights, Bruins!

Fights are NOT hockey however much some people like them!

GO BRUINS!

 

[Brahmsian]

So far we're losing the giveaway-takeaway battle, but it's only one period.

We've been on the PP more than the PK so far, which is good.

PULL THIS ONE OUT, BRUINS!

 

[Vadered]

This game is really fun to watch, but it depresses me to see how much better these two teams are playing than the Flyers. The young guns from Colorado are quick, creative, make smart decisions, and just have a great uptempo pace. Boston looks tough and solid, but with a higher gear they can kick into to push the play when needed. It's crazy and terrifying and the Avalanche will probably beat Philly by ten when they play us. The Bruins will only beat us by seven, but it'll hurt a hell of a lot more.

 

[KennyBanyeah]

It pains me to say this but Chara looks like he's finally losing a step. Lucky that the Bruins have Hamilton on the rise.

 

[Brahmsian]

Again, fighting is not hockey!

Enough fisticuffs, get on with the actual game!

 

[beantownmaniac]

It pains me to say this but Chara looks like he's finally losing a step. Lucky that the Bruins have Hamilton on the rise.

It pains me to say I'VE lost a step or 2 over the years. Happens to us all my friend........even the greats.

 

[KennyBanyeah]

It pains me to say I'VE lost a step or 2 over the years. Happens to us all my friend........even the greats.

True enough.

The guy is just such a conditioning freak who has been so good for the last 8 or so years that it might be painful to watch. I say this as a big fan of the guy.

 

[SLY]

Missing the game. Why is it the Bruins pretty much play on every Thursday and Saturday? Sucks balls.

 

[beantownmaniac]

Missing the game. Why is it the Bruins pretty much play on every Thursday and Saturday? Sucks balls.

You workin nights now or somethin?

 

[beantownmaniac]

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCH LOL

 

[BF4L]

I just finally saw this thread and we need to get this shit in the main NHL forum.

 

[Brahmsian]

Every time I turn to the actual game since period one ended the Bruins are killing a penalty!

NERTZ! to that!

 

[Brahmsian]

Only the 3d game of the season.

Not the result I wanted, but I'll live.

See you next game.

 

[KwitYerWhinin]

I'll take my chances with Rask against any opposition goalie.

If the Bruins win the takeaway-giveaway battle, which they haven't done as much as I'd like for a long time now,
a multi-goal win is more likely than a loss, IMO.

Concentrate on HOCKEY, not on fights, Bruins!

Fights are NOT hockey however much some people like them!

GO BRUINS!

I think those AV's are looking better than people expected.

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

It's official, Avs are for real.