Bruins Week Ahead: January 12-19

THIS WEEK'S NEWS, NOTES AND NUMBERS…
STAT OF THE WEEK: With four goals against the Carolina Hurricanes on January 6, Patrice Bergeron tied the Bruins record for the most goals scored by one player in a single game, originally set by Dave Andreychuk on October 28, 1999. Bergeron added an assist to tie his career-high of five points and became just the seventh Bruins player all-time to reach the 700-point milestone in the process. He was named the NHL first star of the week for the week ending January 8 after finishing the week with five goals and two assists for seven points in three games, as the Bruins collected five of a possible six points to improve to 23-10-7 and hold second place in the Atlantic Division.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK:"It's pretty impressive. Seeing him have a game like this is definitely up there…but I think the Olympics, winning the Cup and him just being Patrice Bergeron might be above that." -Brad Marchand on Patrice Bergeron's four-goal, five-point game.
TWEET OF THE WEEK (WEEK 18):@JoeyMacHockey (Joe McDonald, Boston Sports Journal): "Bergeron's point total in this game is higher than the temperature outside TD Garden." -On Bergeron's five-point game
HONORABLE MENTIONS:@GlobeFluto (Fluto Shinzawa, Boston Globe): "It is a wonder the Bruins have enough pucks for warmups. David Pastrnak gives them all away."
@BJaffe (Billy Jaffe, NESN): "4th line name is easy…Mid Life Crisis. They're all in their 50s"

2017-18 BOSTON MEDIA TWEET OF THE WEEK LEADERBOARD:
@MattKalman (Matt Kalman, NHL.com): Week 2, Week 3, Week 9, Week 13
@FlutoGlobe (Fluto Shinzawa, Boston Globe): Week 8, Week 11, Week 14
@\TyAnderson (Ty Anderson, WEEI): Week 1, Week 6
@JoeyMacHockey (Joe McDonald, Boston Sports Journal): Week 7, Week 18
@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:
1/13 @ MTL, 7 p.m. ET: NESN, NHL Network
1/15 vs DAL, 1 p.m. ET: NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub
1/17 vs MTL, 7:30 p.m. ET: NBCSN, 98.5 The Sports Hub
1/18 @ NYI, 7 p.m. ET: NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub
BEHIND THE B PRESENTED BY TICKETMASTER: Go behind-the-scenes with Season 5, Episode 7 of Behind the B presented by Ticketmaster. In episode 7, the Bruins' families gather for a holiday party, and Anton Khudobin and Noel Acciari go Christmas shopping.
Watch Season 5, Episode 7:
https://www.nhl.com/bruins/video/t-277463846
To catch up on previous episodes, head to
BostonBruins.com/BehindtheB
.
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. In Episode 1, Meghan DugganandKacey Bellamyof Team USA discuss their hockey backgrounds, Seth Joneschecks in from Columbus and Matt Grzelcykanswers questions from fans.
Click
here
to watch Season 3, Episode 1.
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, and participate in challenges.
To download go to
BostonBruins.com/BruinsAcademy
.
BRUINS ACADEMY THE CURRICULUM:The Boston Bruins announced the launch of Bruins Academy The Curriculum, a collaboration with Autodesk Inc. Autodesk makes software for people who make things and in an effort to inspire and create the next generation of designers and innovators, the new free curriculum will be available to New England-based Kindergarten through 8th grade teachers. The engaging Common Core-aligned lesson plans help cultivate the students' creativity by casting students as designers for projects ranging from rethinking the fan experience to customizing hockey equipment.
Autodesk will also host two participating classrooms for a workshop at the Autodesk Boston BUILD (Building, Innovation, Learning and Design) Space. Teachers, parents and students in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Vermont can learn more about the program and sign up for Bruins Academy The Curriculum at their school by visiting
BostonBruins.com/TheCurriculum
.
FIRST RESPONDER CHALLENGE:The 2nd Annual First Responder Challenge power by National Grid will take place Sunday, January 28, 2018, at TD Garden. This one-of-a-kind event invites local first responders and fitness enthusiasts from all over New England to participate in a course throughout TD Garden and offers friends and families a day filled with activities and fun.
The event takes place to raise awareness around health and wellness to support the 100 Club of Massachusetts, a charity that supports the families of law enforcement officers and firefighters who are killed in the line of duty.
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.
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 IN NEW ENGLAND: 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!
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
UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
*All times local to where the game/practice is taking place
Saturday, January 13 (Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec)
-Pregame skate, 11:30 a.m.
-Head Coach Bruce Cassidy and players available to media after pregame skate
-Game vs. Montreal Canadiens, 7 p.m.
-Travel to Boston
Sunday, January 14 (Warrior Ice Arena, Boston, MA)
-Practice, 12 p.m.
-Head Coach Bruce Cassidy and players available to media after practice
Monday, January 15 (TD Garden, Boston, MA)
-No pregame skate
-Select players available to media at approximately 10:30 a.m.
-Head Coach Bruce Cassidy available to media at approximately 11:50 a.m.
-Game vs. Dallas Stars, 1 p.m.
Tuesday, January 16 (Warrior Ice Arena, Boston, MA)
-Practice, 11 a.m.
-Head Coach Bruce Cassidy and players available to media after practice
Wednesday, January 17 (Boston, MA)
-Pregame skate, 11 a.m. (Warrior Ice Arena, Boston, MA)
-Head Coach Bruce Cassidy and players available to media after pregame skate
-Game vs. Montreal Canadiens, 7:30 p.m.
-Travel to New York
Thursday, January 18 (Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY)
-Pregame skate, 11:30 a.m.
-Head Coach Bruce Cassidy and players available to media after pregame skate
-Game vs. New York Islanders, 7 p.m.
-Travel to Montreal
Friday, January 19 (Bell Sports Complex, Brossard, Quebec)
-Practice, 12:00 p.m.
-Head Coach Bruce Cassidy and players available to media after practice
2017-18 BRUINS STATISTICAL LEADERS:
Goals
T-1. B. Marchand, 17
T-1. D. Pastrnak, 17
3. P. Bergeron, 16
4. D. Heinen, 10
5. J. DeBrusk, 9
Assists
1. B. Marchand, 23
2. D. Pastrnak, 22
3. D. Heinen, 20
T-4. P. Bergeron, 16
T-4. T. Krug, 16
T-4. C. McAvoy, 16
Points
1. B. Marchand, 40
2. D. Pastrnak, 39
3. P. Bergeron, 32
4. D. Heinen, 30
5. T. Krug, 22
Plus/Minus
T-1. P. Bergeron, 20
T-1. Z. Chara, 20
3. B. Marchand, 19
4. C. McAvoy, 14
5. M. Grzelcyk, 13
Penalty Minutes
1. K. Miller, 54
2. B. Marchand, 35
3. C. McAvoy, 31
4. Z. Chara, 29
5. T. Schaller, 28
NHL Leaders
-Brad Marchand is 4th in the NHL in points per game (1.25)
-Among rookies, Danton Heinen ranks 3rd in assists (20) and is tied for 4th in points (30)
-Charlie McAvoy ranks 2nd among all rookie defensemen in goals (5) and 3rd in both assists (16) and points (21)
-Charlie McAvoy leads all rookies in time on ice per game (22:53), and is 7th in the NHL in even-strength time on ice per game (20:02)
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
8th On Bruins All-Time Goals List:
12/14 vs WSH: Patrice Bergeron