Boston Bruins Week Ahead: February 16 - February 23

THIS WEEK'S NEWS, NOTES AND NUMBERS…
STAT OF THE WEEK:On Saturday, February 17 in Vancouver, the Bruins will begin a five-game road trip - their longest of the season. The Bruins enter the trip having played the fewest road games in the NHL (25) but with the highest point percentage (.800%). Their 16-5-4 record puts them in a three-way tie for third in points gained on the road this season (36).

QUOTE OF THE WEEK:"He's been important for how many years he's been here - 15 years or so. He's a great leader, a great player. When the game's tied, he seems to be the guy who breaks the tie." -Tuukka Rask on Patrice Bergeron
TWEET OF THE WEEK (WEEK 23):@\TyAnderson (Ty Anderson, WEEI): Shorthanded goals since 2010…
Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand combo: 32.
Washington Capitals: 32.
Detroit Red Wings: 28.
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
@\TyAnderson (Ty Anderson, WEEI): Zdeno Chara with the Steph Curry shot for the empty-netter. 5-2, Bruins.
@MattKalman (Matt Kalman, NHL.com): Pretty obvious #NHLBruins don't even pay Bruce Cassidy a salary, they just let him meet all his childhood heroes.
2017-18 BOSTON MEDIA TWEET OF THE WEEK LEADERBOARD:
@FlutoGlobe (Fluto Shinzawa, Boston Globe): Week 8, Week 11, Week 14, Week 19
@MattKalman (Matt Kalman, NHL.com): Week 2, Week 3, Week 9, Week 13
@JoeyMacHockey (Joe McDonald, Boston Sports Journal): Week 7, Week 18, Week 20, Week 21
@\TyAnderson (Ty Anderson, WEEI): Week 1, Week 6, Week 22
@DJ\Bean (DJ Bean, NBC Sports Boston): Week 4
@MLoftus_Ledger (Mike Loftus, Patriot Ledger): Week 5
@RealJackEdwards (Jack Edwards, NESN): Week 9
@JoeyMacHockey (Joe McDonald, Boston Sports Journal): Week 10
@Johnston985 (Ryan Johnston, 98.5 The Sports Hub): Week 12
@GlobeKPD (Kevin Dupont, Boston Globe): Week 16
@BJaffe (Billy Jaffe, NESN): Week 17
BROADCAST SCHEDULE:The Boston Bruins broadcast schedule for this week's games is as follows:
2/17 @ VAN, 10 p.m. ET: NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub
2/19 @ CGY, 4 p.m. ET: NESN, NHL Network, 98.5 The Sports Hub
2/20 @ EDM, 9 p.m. ET: NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub
BEHIND THE B PRESENTED BY TICKETMASTER :Go behind-the-scenes with Season 5, Episode 9 of Behind the B presented by Ticketmaster. In episode 9, Brad Marchandheads to Tampa Bay to represent the Bruins in the 2018 NHL All-Star Game. To catch up on previous episodes, head to
BostonBruins.com/BehindtheB
.
Season 5, Episode 10: Saturday, March 3 @ 8:00 p.m. on NESN
EVERY SAVE COUNTS :Throughout the NHL Season, Cigna, the official health insurance provider of the NHL, will donate $1 to Hockey Fights Cancer for every save made during an NHL game.
BFIT SCHOOL ASSEMBLY PROGRAM :Enter your school for the chance to win a 45-minute interactive BFit School Assembly run by Boston Bruins Foundation Director of Health, Fitness, and Wellness, John Whitesides, and the BFit Team. Each participating school will also receive a full set of free Boston Bruins Franklin street hockey gear to help continue the BFit initiative.
To submit your school, go to
BostonBruins.com/SchoolAssemblyProgram
.
BRUINS ACADEMY THE SHOW : The New England Emmy Award winning series is a fast-paced, educational, Black & Gold-themed program created for youth who love the game of hockey. One 30-minute episode will air each month on NESN, and the first episode of this season can viewed on
BostonBruins.com/BruinsAcademy
and on the Bruins mobile app. On Episode 2, recap the Mini 1-on-1 tourney, check in on prospect Jakub Zboril, and learn the hockey crossover.
Click
here
to watch Season 3, Episode 2.
BRUINS ACADEMY KIDS APP : Bruins Academy is part of the Bruins' ongoing mission to encourage positive youth development through the sport of hockey. To join the club, download the new mobile app designed specifically for kids called Bruins Academy presented by Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center. The app has built-in safety features that provide a safe experience for kids to connect with each other and their favorite team. In the new Bruins Academy app, kids can explore exclusive team content, create their own avatar, learn educational tips, test their trivia skills, participate in challenges, and upload a video in the live challenge asking their favorite player a question.
Follow along on TV with the new Bruins Academy TV series. Hosted by Emmy award-winning sports personality Charlie Moore will take you up-close and personal with your favorite Bruins players. Learn the latest tips directly from the pros, find out how players are just like you, and discover why hockey is the best sport in the world! To learn more or to catch up season 3, check out BostonBruins.com/BruinsAcademy.
SINGLE GAME TICKETS :Single Game Tickets for the 2017-18 season are available for the 2017-18 Boston Bruins season. Choose from a number of key matchups, Original Six rivals, and exciting night and weekend games. Plus tickets make great gifts for all of the B's fans in your life. To purchase, go to
ticketmaster.com
.
BRUINS SUITES :If you want to watch the B's from your own private suite, some are still available for upcoming home games-accommodating 18 to 60 fans, each suite has in-house catering and exclusive views of the ice.
For additional information, visit
BostonBruins.com/suiterentals
or call 617-624-1847.
ST. PATRICK'S DAY:Gear up for St. Patrick's Day with the Bruins authentic green tartan with new gold sleeve stripe St. Patrick's Day jerseys, knit hats and caps, and name and number t-shirts. During warm-ups on Tuesday, March 6th players will wear their green tartan St. Patrick's Day jersey. Show your B's pride with a shade of green this St. Patrick's Day by stopping by the ProShop on Level 2 of TD Garden or visit BostonProShop.com
ADIDAS JERSEY: For the 2017-18 season, the Bruins will be wearing the new Adidas jersey with lighter, cooler, and stronger technology. The new jersey is online and in the ProShop for the first time. Visit the ProShop on Level 2 of TD Garden or visit BostonProShop.com today.
GEAR UP FOR WINTER: Head to the ProShop on Level 2 of TD Garden for the latest Bruins and Celtics gear to survive the New England Winter. With a variety of knit hats, sweatshirts, and shirts there are options for the whole family. Can't make it to the ProShop, then head to BostonProShop.com
RAREFORM: Take home part of the Bruins and TD Garden history with a limited edition Rareform tote bag that was recycled from the old East Wall Banner. Show your dedication to Boston's Team and take home a part of B's history.
PUCKS N' PUPS: The Boston Bruins Foundation and the MSCPA teamed up to give back with the fifth annual Pucks N' Pup calendar. Visit the ProShop on Level 2 of TD Garden to get yours today. If you can't make it in the store, visit BostonProShop.com.
COOKING WITH THE PROS: Head to the ProShop on Level 2 of TD Garden for the all-new "Cooking with the Pros" which features recipes from over 90 New England athletes and sports figures. In partnership with David Ortiz and the David Ortiz Children's Foundation a portion of all proceeds will be donated to the David Ortiz Children's Foundation. The cookbook features such athletes as Bill Russell, Rob Gronkowski, Ray Bourque, and of course David Ortiz. If you can't make it to the store, visit BostonProShop.com to get yours today!
HOCKEY IS FOR EVERYONE: Support Hockey is for Everyone month with your Rainbow Pride puck and hat. Ten percent of proceeds will benefit the You Can Play Foundation which believes sports teams should focus on athlete's skills, work ethic, and competitive spirit, not their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Stop by the ProShop on Level 2 of TD Garden today or visit BostonProShop.com.
BRUINS ALUMNI GAMES:On Saturday, February 17, the Boston Bruins Alumni will play the Philadelphia Flyers Alumni at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland, Maine at 3 pm. The game will benefit the Philadelphia Flyers Alumni Fund. Tickets start at $13 and can be purchased in advance or at the door. For more information visit
http://marinersofmaine.com
. Rick Middleton and Terry O'Reillyare expected on the ice for the Boston Bruins Alumni along with Philadelphia Flyers Alumni members, Danny Briere and Eric Lindros.
On Sunday, February 18, the Boston Bruins Alumni will play Team Select Gladiators at Skate 3 in Tyngsboro at 2 pm. The game will benefit Catie's Closet. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children under 14 and will be available at the door. Expected on the ice are Andrew Raycroft, Joe Mullen and Mike Mottau along with the rest of the alumni team.
Saturday, February 24, the Boston Bruins Alumni will return to Union Arena in Woodstock, VT for a game against the Union Arena Bears at 4:30 pm. The game will benefit the Union Arena Fund. Tickets will be available at the door and are $12 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under. Rick Middleton, Alain Cote, and Luc Dufourare expected on the ice for the Boston Bruins Alumni.
Sunday, February 25, the Boston Bruins Alumni will head to the Keene Community Ice Arena in Keene, NH. The puck drops at 1pm for a game against the Keene Ice team. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for children. All proceeds will benefit the Keene Community Ice Arena. Expected in the lineup are Joe Mullen, Alain Cote, Luc Dufour and the rest of the Bruins Alumni team.
BRUINS ON SOCIAL : If you don't already, be sure to follow the Boston Bruins on all social channels:
Twitter: @NHLBruins
Facebook: Boston Bruins
Snapchat: bruinsnhl
Instagram: nhlbruins
2017-18 BRUINS STATISTICAL LEADERS :
Goals
1. P. Bergeron, 27
T-2. B. Marchand, 21
T-2. D. Pastrnak, 21
4. D. Heinen, 12
5. J. DeBrusk, 11
Assists
1. B. Marchand, 33
2. D. Pastrnak, 30
T-3. D. Heinen, 26
T-3. T. Krug, 26
5. P. Bergeron, 24
Points
1. B. Marchand, 54
T-2. P. Bergeron, 51
T-2. D. Pastrnak, 51
4. D. Heinen, 38
5. T. Krug, 36
Plus/Minus
1. Z. Chara, 27
2. B. Marchand, 25
3. P. Bergeron, 24
4. C. McAvoy, 23
5. M. Grzelcyk, 17
Penalty Minutes
1. K. Miller, 56
2. C. McAvoy, 45
3. A. McQuaid, 44
T-4. Z. Chara, 39
T-4. B. Marchand, 39
NHL Leaders
-Brad Marchand ranks 1st in the NHL in points per game (1.29)
-Among rookies, Danton Heinen ranks 3rd in assists (26) and is 5th in points (38)
-Charlie McAvoy is tied for 2nd among rookie defensemen in goals (5) and is 3rd in assists (21) and points (26)
-Charlie McAvoy leads all rookies in time on ice per game (22:29)
-Tuukka Rask ranks 4th in the NHL in goals against average (2.11) and is tied for 7th in save percentage (.924)
-Anton Khudobin ranks 8th in the NHL in goals against average (2.32) and is tied for 7th in the NHL in save percentage (.924)
2017-18 Milestones
NHL Debuts:
10/5 vs NSH: Jake DeBrusk
10/5 vs NSH: Anders Bjork
12/21 vs WPG: Colby Cave
First NHL Goal:
10/5 vs NSH: Jake DeBrusk
10/5 vs NSH: Charlie McAvoy
10/14 @ ARI: Anders Bjork
10/26 vs SJS: Danton Heinen
11/2 vs VGK: Sean Kuraly
11/18 @ SJS: Peter Cehlarik
11/24 vs PIT: Matt Grzelcyk
First NHL Assist:
10/5 vs NSH: Jake DeBrusk
10/5 vs NSH: Anders Bjork
10/5 vs NSH: Charlie McAvoy
10/11 @ COL: Danton Heinen
11/6 vs MIN: Jordan Szwarz
11/22 @ NJD: Matt Grzelcyk
200th NHL Goal:
10/30 @ CBJ: Brad Marchand
100th NHL Assist:
2/11 @ NJD: Ryan Spooner
200th NHL Assist:
1/2 @ NYI: Brad Marchand
400th NHL Point:
12/14 vs WSH: Brad Marchand
500th NHL Point:
12/4 @ NSH: David Backes
700th NHL Point:
1/6 vs CAR: Patrice Bergeron
100th NHL Game:
10/19 vs VAN: Tim Schaller
200th NHL Game:
12/13 vs DET: David Pastrnak
400th NHL Game:
10/28 vs LAK: Tuukka Rask
900th NHL Game:
10/19 vs VAN: Patrice Bergeron
1400th NHL Game:
2/3 vs TOR: Zdeno Chara
7th On Bruins All-Time Goals List:
1/18 vs NYI: Patrice Bergeron
8th On Bruins All-Time Goals List:
12/14 vs WSH: Patrice Bergeron