Oct 30, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Boston Bruins center
Patrice Bergeron(left) is congratulated after scoring a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins by right wing
Reilly Smith(18) and left wing
Brad Marchand(right) during the third period at the CONSOL Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Brad Marchand was happy to get the monkey off his back as he chipped in his first goal since the game of the season against the Panthers. That win certainly brought some energy and confidence back to the Bruins. They will be needing that extra boost as the Boston Bruins (9-5-1) will be at home taking on the Toronto Maple Leafs (11-5-0) tonight at the TD Garden. Check out our preview of the game here. (Causeway Crowd)
Former Bruin and future Hall of Famer Jaromir Jagr is committed to playing, even after this season. He feels as long as he can walk, he can play at the NHL level. (Pro Hockey Talk)
It looks like Ilya Bryzgalov has found a home at last. According to TSN’s Aaron Ward, the Edmonton Oilers and the recently bought out goaltender for the Philadelphia Flyers have come to an agreement on a one year contract. (Comcast)
It took over 500 career games, but Ryan Getzlaf has earned his first career hat trick in the NHL. That it was delivered against the disastrous Buffalo Sabres should no way diminish the achievement. (NBC Sports)
Speaking of disasters, the Florida Panthers cleaned house after their 4-1 defeat at the hands of the Bruins. The Panthers sacked head coach Kevin Dineen, and assistant coaches Gord Murphy and Craig Ramsay. The Panthers are currently 3-9-4 and morale seems to be at an all time low. ”If players don’t respond to this, they won’t be Panthers for very long,” Panthers general manager Dale Tallon said. (AP)