Bruins at Canes Game Preview
by Bob Wage on Feb 17, 2009 2:39 PM EST
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The Hurricanes are hosting the Eastern Conference leading Boston Bruins tonight in another important match-up at the RBC. The Bruins are in the midst of a four game losing streak (0-2-2), while the Canes just beat Buffalo after losing their previous two.
Boston has beaten the Hurricanes in three meetings so far this season and could sweep the season series with another win tonight. Believe it or not, neither franchise has swept the other in a season series, ever since the Whalers entered the league in 1979. Caniacs will be hoping that amazing streak does not come to an end this game, the 170th all time meeting between the two clubs.
The top three scorers for the Bruins are Mark Savard, David Krejci, and Phil Kessel.
The Hurricanes are coming off a splendid performance against the Buffalo Sabres and should be back to feeling good about themselves. The top three scorers for the Canes are Ray Whitney, Eric Staal, and Tuomo Ruutu.
Justin Williams, Scott Walker, and Tim Gleason will all miss tonight's game. (Gleason is listed day-to-day, but Coach Maurice said that he will sit out tonight.) Michael Ryan has been called in from Albany to fill in on the fourth line and Frank Kaberle will be paired with Nic Wallin on the blueline.
Look for Cam Ward to be in net for Carolina and Tim Thomas was first off the ice this morning for Boston. He will probably get the nod for them.
As we have talked about already, Glen Wesley will have his jersey retired tonight in a ceremony that is expected to last 20 minutes or so. Special guests such as Derek Sanderson and Ray Bourque will be among those attending. There will be a capacity crowd, so the Canes are asking folk to arrive a bit early.
The SBN Bruins blog is Stanley Cup of Chowder, and they are reporting that Boston is close to acquiring Erik Cole. But seeing that Edmonton is currently in 6th place in the Western Conference, I would be very surprised if the Oilers are ready to throw in the towel and trade Cole for a couple of prospects, just yet. The move would give the appearance that they had given up on the playoffs, would it not? Unless of course they know for sure that Cole will not re-sign with them in the offseason. We will see.
The game will be broadcast by FS Carolinas and we will have our "Live Game Thread" as always. Puck drop will probably be about 7:30.
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Once again, it makes me nervous that we’re playing a team on a losing streak. We seem to be the cure for every other team’s ailments. Maybe Wesley will bring some extra good vibes. Not to mention, I’m all better now and ready to cheer my Canes on very loudly!
Glad you’re better…. but you may have passed your illness on to me….
‘Tis ok though…. by game time I’ll be so hopped up on meds that I won’t be able to feel a thing….
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Feb 17, 2009 3:43 PM EST up reply actions
Glen Wesley Night.
Three first rounders – from the Broons, no less. Those were tough days in the Insurance City.
He was a classy dood, no matter your affiliation. Bravo on an outstanding, hard-working career.
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Unfortunately, Wesley will always be remembered for missing the open net vs. the Oilers in the Stanley Cup around here.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Feb 17, 2009 6:28 PM EST up reply actions
At least the power was on…
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 17, 2009 6:35 PM EST up reply actions
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