The Bruins host the Carolina Hurricanes (21-19-4) tonight at the Garden. The Hurricanes are coming off a 1-0 loss at St. Louis on Saturday, while the Bruins are looking to extend their three-game winning streak.
And if you go by the officials to tell whether or not tonight will be a good game, the referees are Mike Hasenfratz and Don Koharski.
Tim Thomas (13-9-3, 2.28 GAA, .931 Sv%) will be getting the start in goal for the Bruins. Cam Ward (16-12-3, 2.84 GAA, .902 Sv%) should be getting the start for the Hurricanes.
The usual suspects for the Bruins are out: Glen Murray, Aaron Ward, Bobby Allen and Andrew Alberts. Murray and Ward are the closest to returning to the line-up.
The Hurricanes claimed Sergei Samsonov off re-entry waivers today. One has to feel for Samsonov, being bounced around the NHL since being traded from Boston. Samsonov is expected to be in Boston tonight.
One final bit of news before I start to rush off to work. Zdeno Chara was named a starter in the All-Star Game coming up on the 27th. This is the first time in his career that he will start in an All-Star Game.
I will be attending tonight's game late. And I will be getting the photos up from the weekend by Friday, hopefully.
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Hrmph. My boys are a mess. Hopefully it's at least a good game to watch. About a quarter of our lineup is injured. Last game we had Keith Aucoin, Brandon Nolan, Wade Brookbank, Casey Borer and Michael Leighton (only because we sent down Grahame) all up from Albany and playing. I just now found out about Samsonov and don't have a clue what to think about that.
Have fun at the game.
1. Posted by Diane | January 8, 2008 4:38 PM
Went last night to probably my only game of the season. SNOOOOOZE- FEST. Not even 20 shots..uggh.
2. Posted by March | January 9, 2008 9:38 AM
That was a tough loss last night. I was hoping with the penalty at the end maybe they could get the tie. Just not enough time left. Dang.
3. Posted by Ernie | January 9, 2008 10:56 AM
Diane, I didn't even know Grahame was sent down. At least your team won. ;)
I agree, March. It was definitely a snooze-fest. The Bruins only grabbed my attention in the last minute of the game.
And Ernie, I thought they would tie it too. But they didn't really deserve a point from that game.
Hope they play better tomorrow against the Habs, that's for sure.
4. Posted by Jaci | January 9, 2008 2:32 PM