The Ducks, who have won four of their past five games overall, haven't lost to the Bruins since Oct. 31, 2013 (a 3-2 shootout loss). Boston is 4-2-0 in its past six games.
Players to watch
Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf has seven points (one goal, six assists) in his past five games. Bruins forward David Pastrnak has 11 points (two goals, nine assists) in his past seven games.
They said it
"The identity of the team is just rock solid, I think. That starts with older guys and guys who have been with this team. Obviously, [coach] Randy [Carlyle] is really hammering that identity of the team and that philosophy and what works and I think everybody's buying into it."-- Ducks goaltender Chad Johnson "Well I hope they don't overthink it, to be honest with you. Just do your job, do it well. ... They just got to take care of their own business and see how it all plays out." -- Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy on the mindset of the younger players with several injured players nearing returns to the lineup
The Bruins, who held an optional morning skate, will use the same lineup they used their last game, a 4-0 win at the Montreal Canadiens on Monday. ... Bergeron, Chara, Miller, DeBrusk and Vaakanainen skated but remain out. Bergeron could possibly play over the weekend.
Stat pack
Montour has no points in his past three games after having six points (two goals, four assists) in two games. ... Krug is one assist from 200 in the NHL. ... Krejci's next point will his 600th in the NHL. ... Backes needs one assist for 300 in the NHL.
