THIS WEEK'S NEWS, NOTES AND NUMBERS…
STAT OF THE WEEK:The Bruins' five-goal third period outburst in their 6-4 comeback win at Carolina on March 13 marked their third five-goal period of the season, the most since the 1979-80 season, when they totaled four. During the comeback, David Pastrnaknotched a hat trick in 7:26, the fastest hat trick by a Bruins player since Martin Lapointe scored three goals in 5:15 exactly 15 years prior on March 13, 2003 versus the New Jersey Devils.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK:"With this team…we are never out of a game. The character in the room, it's come through all year long. It just kind of feels on the bench, when we get a goal, we just kind of start to take over." - Brad Marchand after the team's 6-4 comback win at Carolina
TWEET OF THE WEEK (WEEK 27):@DaleEArnold (Dale Arnold, NESN): Two goals after the crowd belts out "Livin' On a Prayer." Coincidence? You be the judge. #Bruins - 3/10 vs. Chicago
Bruins Week Ahead: March 16 - March 23
HONORABLE MENTIONS:@HackswithHaggs (Joe Haggerty, NBC Sports Boston): Gutsy third period comeback for the Bruins missing Chara, Torey Krug and Jake DeBrusk as well. I don't think I'll be doubting this year's team again before the 60 minutes is up - 3/13 vs. Carolina
@MattKalman (Matt Kalman, NHL.com): It's time for Bruce Cassidy to put Matt Grzelcyk on the ice and leave him there until he scores the rally-starting goal. Isn't that how this works? #NHLBruins - 3/15 vs. Florida
2017-18 BOSTON MEDIA TWEET OF THE WEEK LEADERBOARD:
@JoeyMacHockey (Joe McDonald, Boston Sports Journal): Week 7, Week 10, Week 18, Week 20, Week 21
@\TyAnderson (Ty Anderson, WEEI): Week 1, Week 6, Week 22, Week 23, Week 25
@FlutoGlobe (Fluto Shinzawa, Boston Globe): Week 8, Week 11, Week 14, Week 19, Week 26
@MattKalman (Matt Kalman, NHL.com): Week 2, Week 3, Week 9, Week 13
@GlobeKPD (Kevin Dupont, Boston Globe): Week 16, Week 24
@DJ\Bean (DJ Bean, NBC Sports Boston): Week 4
@MLoftus_Ledger (Mike Loftus, Patriot Ledger): Week 5
@RealJackEdwards (Jack Edwards, NESN): Week 9
@Johnston985 (Ryan Johnston, 98.5 The Sports Hub): Week 12
@BJaffe (Billy Jaffe, NESN): Week 17
@DaleEArnold (Dale Arnold, NESN): Week 27
BROADCAST SCHEDULE:The Boston Bruins broadcast schedule for this week's games is as follows:
3/17 @ TBL, 7 p.m. ET: NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub
3/19 vs. CBJ, 7 p.m. ET: NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub
3/21 @ STL, 8 p.m. ET: NBCSN, 98.5 The Sports Hub
3/23 @ DAL, 8:30 p.m. ET: NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub
BEHIND THE B PRESENTED BY TICKETMASTER:Go behind-the-scenes with Season 5, Episode 11 of Behind the B presented by Ticketmaster. In Episode 11, Brad Marchand paces the Bruins during a perfect home stand. To catch up on previous episodes, head to BostonBruins.com/BehindtheB.
Season 5, Episode 12: Tuesday, March 27 @ 6:30 p.m.
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. Thus far in 2017-18, Cigna has donated $63,416.
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. In Episode 3, we check in with Tampa Bay star forward Nikita Kucherov, the equipment staff prepares for a back-to-back in New York, and skating coach Kim Brandvold demonstrates how to improve your skating edge work. To catch up on previous episodes, head to BostonBruins.com/BruinsAcademy.
Season 3, Episode 4: Saturday, April 7 @ 5:30
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.
SINGLE GAME TICKETS:Limited Single Game Tickets for the 2017-18 season are still available for the 2017-18 Boston Bruins season. Choose from a number of key matchups, Original Six rivals, and exciting night and weekend games to watch the B's and their young talent live at TD Garden. To purchase, go to ticketmaster.com.
BRUINS SUITES :Watch the B's from your own private suite. Select luxury suites are still available for upcoming home games accommodating 18 to 60 fans. Each suite has in-house catering and exclusive views of the ice, ideal for hosting clients or friends and family. 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 wore 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
BOSTON POLICE AND FIRE T-SHIRT:Honor your local first responders by purchasing a Boston Police & Boston Fire T-Shirt. Proceeds from each sale will go on to benefit the Boston Firefighter Burn Foundation & Franciscan Children's Hospital. To get your gear, stop by the ProShop on Level 2 of TD Garden or visit BostonProShop.com
WARM UP PUCKS:As the Boston Bruins continue their push towards the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs, head to the ProShop on Level 2 to take home a piece of the game with a warm-up used matchup puck while supplies last. You can get your very own warm-up used matchup puck at the remaining home games throughout the season.
BRUINS ALUMNI GAMES:On St. Patrick's Day, Saturday, March 17, the Boston Bruins Alumni will play their annual game against the Ice Huggers at 1 p.m. at the Rockland Ice Rink in Rockland, MA. The game will benefit the HUG Foundation, and tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for children. Expected to take the ice with the alumni team are Rick Middleton, Al Pederson, and Bruce Crowder.
On Saturday, March 24, the Boston Bruins Alumni will travel to Providence College for a game to benefit the Matt Light Foundation. The puck drops at 6 p.m. at Schneider Arena. Joe Mullen, Bob Sweeney and Kenny Hodgewill join the rest of the alumni team on the ice against the Light Heroes. Tickets are $20.
On Sunday, March 25, the Boston Bruins Alumni will return to Stoneham, MA for their annual game against the Freedom Fighters. The 7 p.m. game will benefit the New England Center and Home for Homeless Veterans. Andrew Raycroft, Dave Shaw, and Graeme Townshendwill suit up for the alumni along with the rest of the team. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children.
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, March 17 (Amalie Arena, Tampa Bay, FL)
-Pregame skate, 11:30 a.m.
-Game vs. Tampa Bay Lightning, 7 p.m.
-Travel to Boston, MA
Sunday, March 18
-TBD
Monday, March 19 (Boston, MA)
-Pregame skate, 11 p.m. (Warrior Ice Arena)
-Game vs. Columbus Blue Jackets, 7 p.m. (TD Garden)
Tuesday, March 20 (Warrior Ice Arena, Boston, MA)
-Practice, 11 a.m.
-Travel to St. Louis, MO
Wednesday, March 21 (Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri)
-Pregame skate, 11:30 a.m.
-Game vs. St. Louis Blues, 7 p.m.
-Travel to Dallas, TX
Thursday, March 22 (Dr. Pepper StarCenter, Farmers Branch, TX)
-Practice, 12 p.m.
Friday, March 23 (American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX)
-Pregame skate, 11:30 a.m.
-Game vs. Dallas Stars, 7:30 p.m.
-Travel to Saint Paul, MN
2017-18 BRUINS STATISTICAL LEADERS :
Goals
1. B. Marchand, 30
T-2. P. Bergeron, 27
T-2. D. Pastrnak, 27
4. Rick Nash, 21
5. D. Krejci, 16
Assists
1. B. Marchand, 42
2. D. Pastrnak, 41
3. T. Krug, 35
T-4. P. Bergeron, 27
T-4. D. Heinen, 27
Points
1. B. Marchand, 72
2. D. Pastrnak, 68
3. P. Bergeron, 54
4. T. Krug, 48
5. D. Heinen, 40
Plus/Minus
1. B. Marchand, 31
T-2. P. Bergeron, 26
T-2. Z. Chara, 26
T-2. C. McAvoy, 26
5. M. Grzelcyk, 23
Penalty Minutes
1. K. Miller, 62
2. Z. Chara, 58
3. B. Marchand, 55
T-4. D. Backes, 49
T-4. C. McAvoy, 49
T-4. A. McQuaid, 49
NHL Leaders
-Brad Marchand is tied for 3rd in the NHL in points per game (1.31)
-Among rookies, Danton Heinen ranks 6th in assists (27) and 8th in points (40)
-Jake DeBrusk ranks 9th among rookies in points (39) and is tied for 9th in assists (25)
-Charlie McAvoy is tied for 2nd among rookie defensemen in goals (7) and is 3rd in assists (25) and points (32)
-Charlie McAvoy leads all rookies in time on ice per game (22:06)
-Matt Grzelcyk is tied for 8th among rookie defensemen in points (14) and tied for 9th in assists (11)
-Tuukka Rask is tied for 7th in the NHL in goals against average (2.35)
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:
3/6 vs. DET: David Pastrnak
200th NHL Assist:
1/2 @ NYI: Brad Marchand
300th NHL Assist:
3/1 vs. PIT: Brian Gionta
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
800th NHL Point:
2/27 vs. CAR: Rick Nash
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
1st On Bruins All-Time Overtime Game-Winning Goals List:
3/8 vs. PHI: Brad Marchand
