THIS WEEK'S NEWS, NOTES AND NUMBERS…
STAT OF THE WEEK I: With a 3-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings on February 6, the Bruins extended their win streak against Atlantic Division teams to 12 games (12-1-2 overall), outscoring their opponents 43-16 over that span.
STAT OF THE WEEK II: With his assist against the New York Rangers on February 7, David Pastrnak extended his point streak to 10 games (4-8-12). He became the first Bruin to record two point streaks of at least 10 games in the same season since Cam Neely in 1993-94.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK:"I said it in the room too, that in our business, you are obviously measured by wins and losses, but those moments when you have those highs and lows, that's when you really rely on your teammates to support you and give you the special, special push and energy. Over the course of 20-plus years, I've been very lucky that I had really good teammates that I could always rely on, and this group is very special. We have many players with so many great personalities that I feel very fortunate to have the teammates that I have." - Zdeno Chara after playing in his 1,400th NHL game
TWEET OF THE WEEK (WEEK 22):@_TyAnderson (Ty Anderson, WEEI): That Tim Schaller goal is a crime in at least 11 states.
Bruins Week Ahead: February 9 - February 16
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
@MattKalman (Matt Kalman, NHL.com): there's no funny or creative way to say this…Patrice Bergeron HAS TO BE IN THE HART TROPHY discussion. Dominating 200 feet every night, even without Marchand.
@\TyAnderson (Ty Anderson, WEEI): Adam McQuaid has never seen a shot he didn't want to block.
@GlobeFluto (Fluto Shinzawa, Boston Globe): Smoking shot by Danton Heinen. Joining SpaceX's rocket in orbit. -On Heinen's goal versus Detroit
@HackswithHaggs (Joe Haggerty, NBC Sports Boston): Has there ever been a more mild-mannered kid that completely loses his mind when he celebrates his goals than Sean Kuraly? I'm gonna say "No."
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:
2/10 vs. BUF, 7 p.m. ET: NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub
2/11 @ NJD, 7 p.m. ET: NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub
2/13 vs. CGY, 7 p.m. ET: NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub
BEHIND THE B PRESENTED BY TICKETMASTER: Go behind-the-scenes with Season 5, Episode 8 of Behind the B presented by Ticketmaster. In episode 8, Patrice Bergeron addresses the team's performance, Zdeno Chara spends time with his family during the bye week, and Willie O'Ree receives a very special surprise from Matt Grzelcyk.
To catch up on previous episodes, head to
BostonBruins.com/BehindtheB
.
Season 5, Episode 9: Sunday, February 11 @ 5:30 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 THE 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.
PUCKS AND PADDLES: The first annual Patrice Bergeron & 98.5 The Sports Hub's Pucks and Paddles will be held at Royale Boston (279 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116) on Thursday, February 15 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The tournament will feature players from the active Boston Bruins roster, on-air personalities from 98.5 The Sports Hub, and patients from Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center.
The event will feature a single elimination tournament featuring Bruins players, on air talent and the winning bidders. The rounds will advance to a championship game featuring the final two teams, with a winning tandem being crowned the Patrice Bergeron & 98.5 The Sports Hub's Pucks and Paddles champions. In addition, the four best Bruins ping pong players will participate in a separate informal singles competition to demonstrate their talents to the crowd. All attendees upon arrival will have the opportunity to purchase an entry into a raffle to participate in additional ping pong games against select players. Fans have the opportunity to bid on the opportunity to play doubles ping pong with the celebrity of their choice. Fans can place their bids by visiting
bruinsauctions.org
.
Fans can purchase tickets for both the VIP and General Admission sessions by visiting
bostonbruins.com/pingpong
.
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.
VALENTINE'S DAY:Give the ultimate Bruins fan in your life the gift of Black and Gold this Valentine's Day. Head to the ProShop on Level 2 of TD Garden or BostonProShop.com for a variety of jewelry, scarves, and more to show your loved ones how much they mean to you.
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 10, the Boston Bruins Alumni will play the Reading Fire and Ice in a game to benefit the Reading Cooperative Charitable Fund for the Schoolhouse Condo Fire Fund. The puck drops at 2 pm at Burbank Arena in Reading, MA. Tickets are $10 for anyone 10 years old or older with a family max of $40. Tickets are available for purchase at any Reading Cooperative Bank or at the door. Terry O'Reilly, Steve Leach and Mike Mottau are expected in the lineup.
On Sunday, February 11, the Boston Bruins Alumni will play the Stephen Cmar ROTC Crusaders. The game is scheduled for 3 pm at the Everett Arena in Concord, NH and will benefit the Stephen Cmar Scholarship Fund. Tickets are $10 for adults and children and will be available at the door. Rick Middleton, Terry O'Reilly and Bob Sweeney are expected in the lineup.
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.
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
OFF-ICE CALENDAR:
Event:Chinese Cultural Night
Location:TD Garden
Date:Saturday, February 10
Time:7 p.m.
Description: The Bruins will host Chinese Cultural Night presented by O.R.G. Packaging at their game against the Buffalo Sabres at 7 p.m. Mr. Zhou Yunjie, chairman of O.R.G. Packing will be on hand to participate in the ceremonial puck drop. The Bruins recently welcomed over 30 Chinese youth hockey players from the A.Z. Ice Sport Hockey Club from Beijing, China this past week as part of Bruins Global 2018 presented by O.R.G. Packaging. This marks the third year that a group of Chinese youth players have traveled to Boston as part of the partnership with O.R.G Packaging which began in 2015.
Event:Valentines Day Hospital Visit
Location:Mass General Hospital, Hawkeye Building 8B Clinic
Date:Monday, February 12
Time:1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Description: Select Boston Bruins players will visit with patients at MGH for Valentines Day.
Event:1st Annual Pucks and Paddles
Location:Royale Boston, 279 Tremont St, Boston, MA
Date:Thursday, February 15
Time:4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Description: Charity ping pong tournament featuring players from the active Boston Bruins roster, on-air personalities from 98.5 The Sports Hub, and patients from Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE :
*All times local to where the game/practice is taking place
Saturday, February 10 (Boston, MA)
-Pregame skate, 11 a.m. (Warrior Ice Arena)
-Game vs. Buffalo Sabres, 7 p.m. (TD Garden)
-Travel to New Jersey
Sunday, February 11 (Prudential Center, Newark, NJ)
-Pregame skate, 11:30 a.m.
-Game vs. New Jersey Devils, 7 p.m.
Monday, February 12 (Warrior Ice Arena, Boston, MA)
-Practice, 11 a.m.
Tuesday, February 13 (Boston, MA)
-Pregame skate, 11 a.m. (Warrior Ice Arena)
-Game vs. Calgary Flames, 7 p.m. (TD Garden)
Wednesday, February 14
-TBD
Thursday, February 15 (Warrior Ice Arena, Boston, MA)
-Practice, 11 a.m.
Friday, February 16 (Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC)
-Travel to Vancouver
-Practice, 2:30 p.m.
2017-18 BRUINS STATISTICAL LEADERS :
Goals
1. P. Bergeron, 24
T-2. B. Marchand, 21
T-2. D. Pastrnak, 21
4. D. Heinen, 12
5. J. DeBrusk, 11
Assists
T-1. B. Marchand, 30
T-1. D. Pastrnak, 30
3. D. Heinen, 26
4. T. Krug, 24
5. P. Bergeron, 22
Points
T-1. B. Marchand, 51
T-1. D. Pastrnak, 51
3. P. Bergeron, 46
4. D. Heinen, 38
5. T. Krug, 32
Plus/Minus
1. Z. Chara, 29
2. P. Bergeron, 26
3. B. Marchand, 26
4. C. McAvoy, 21
5. M. Grzelcyk, 18
Penalty Minutes
1. K. Miller, 56
2. C. McAvoy, 43
3. B. Marchand, 37
4. Z. Chara, 35
5. T. Schaller, 30
NHL Leaders
-Brad Marchand ranks 1st in the NHL in points per game (1.31)
-Among rookies, Danton Heinen ranks 3rd in assists (26) and is tied for 4th in points (38)
-Charlie McAvoy is tied for 2nd among rookie defensemen in goals (5) and is 3rd in assists (20) and points (25)
-Charlie McAvoy leads all rookies in time on ice per game (22:38), and is tied for 8th in the NHL in even-strength time on ice per game (19:54)
-Tuukka Rask ranks 3rd in the NHL in goals against average (2.09) and is tied for 6th in save percentage (.925)
-Anton Khudobin ranks 6th in the NHL in goals against average (2.28) and is tied for 6th in the NHL in save percentage (.925)
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
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
