Bruins Week Ahead: 12/3-12/8

BOSTON BRUINS FOUNDATION HOLIDAY AUCTION:The Boston Bruins Foundation will be holding their third annual Holiday Auction through Friday, December 9. Bruins fans will have the opportunity to bid on once in a lifetime opportunities and signed memorabilia. Once all items close, the winner will be notified no later than Tuesday, December 13, at 4 p.m. All of the proceeds from the Boston Bruins Holiday Auction will benefit the Boston Bruins Foundation and Cystic Fibrosis.

BLIDH RECALLED:The Bruins recalled forward Anton Blidh from Providence on Friday, December 2. If Blidh plays in the Bruins game at Buffalo on Saturday, December 3, he will become the seventh Bruins player to make their NHL debut this season:Brandon Carlo, Austin Czarnik, Danton Heinen, Rob O'Gara(10/13 @ CBJ),Zane McIntyre(10/25 vs. MIN; 1st NHL start - 10/26 @ NYR) andSean Kuraly(11/3 @ TBL). In comparison, just six Bruins made their NHL debuts for the Bruins in 2015-16(Joonas Kemppainen, Colin Miller, Tommy Cross, Tyler Randell, Frank Vatrano, Noel Acciari).
BRUINS ON THE AIRWAVES:Bruins defenseman Torey Krug has been confirmed as a weekly call-in guest with 98.5 The Sports Hub's Scott Zolak and Marc Bertrand (Zo and Bertrand), which airs weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. David Backes will be a regular guest on 100.7 WZLX with Kevin Karlson and Pete McKenzie (Karlson & McKenzie), which airs weekdays from 5:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Matt Beleskey will be calling in to 98.5 The Sports Hub with Fred Toucher and Rich Shertenlieb (Toucher and Rich), which airs weekdays 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. In addition, a rotating cast of Bruins players will call in to 102.5 WKLB-FM with Carolyn Kruse, which airs weekdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call-in days and times are dependent upon the B's schedule.
THIS WEEK'S NEWS, NOTES AND NUMBERS…
STAT OF THE WEEK:The Bruins have outshot their opponents by 25 or more shots on goal in three games this season (11/13 @ COL, 11/19 vs. WPG, 11/29 @ PHI). No other team in the NHL has outshot an opponent by 25 shots or more this season.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK: "He deserves a lot of accolades tonight, the way he played, the way he responded after being out such a long time. I think the fact that he went to Providence and played some games there really helped him get back on track, I guess, and tonight he showed that he was ready to play. He made some big plays for us, you know, solid in the shootout. So you couldn't ask more from him and there's no doubt that there was a lot of confidence that grew in that dressing room by watching his play and knowing that we have two goaltenders that can play extremely well for us." - Head Coach Claude Julien on Anton Khudobin's performance in the team's 2-1 SO win vs. Carolina on 12/1
TWEET OF THE WEEK (WEEK 12):@GlobeFluto (Fluto Shinzawa, Boston Globe)" Tuukka Rask. Wall-like. Catching Donald Trump's interest."
HONORABLE MENTIONS:@\TyAnderson (Ty Anderson, WEEI.com): "David Pastrnak's
‪#BruinsBeats
is 0 to 100. A callback to the number of goals he started this season with to how many he'll finish with."
@PeteBlackburn (Pete Blackburn, FOX Sports): "Sometimes I remember that David Pastrnak is 20 years old and I think about where I went wrong with my life"
2016-17 BOSTON MEDIA TWEET OF THE WEEK LEADERBOARD:
@GlobeFluto (Fluto Shinzawa, Boston Globe): Week 5, Week 8, Week 9, Week 12
@\TyAnderson (Ty Anderson, WEEI.com): Week 3, Week 11
@GlobeKPD (Kevin Paul DuPont, Boston Globe): Week 1, Week 2
@HacksWithHaggs (Joe Haggerty, CSNNE): Week 4
@DJ_Bean (DJ Bean, CSNNE.com): Week 6
@DaleEArnold (Dale Arnold, NESN): Week 7
@michaelFhurley (Michael Hurley, CBS Boston Sports): Week 10
UPCOMING GAMES AND BROADCAST INFORMATION:
Saturday, December 3, Bruins at Sabres, KeyBank Center, 1 p.m., TV - NESN, Radio - 98.5 The Sports Hub
Monday, December 5, Bruins vs. Panthers, TD Garden, 7 p.m., TV - NESN, Radio - 98.5 The Sports Hub
Wednesday, December 7, Bruins at Capitals, Verizon Center, 8 p.m., TV - NBC Sports Network, Radio - 98.5 The Sports Hub
Thursday, December 8, Bruins vs. Avalanche, TD Garden, 7 p.m., TV - NESN, Radio - 98.5 The Sports Hub
BEHIND THE B:The New England Emmy Award winning series Behind the B has returned for its fourth season. Behind The B, which is narrated by Worcester, MA native Denis Leary, gives fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Bruins players, coaches and front office throughout the 2016-17 season. In this season's latest episode, goaltender Zane McIntyre adjusts to NHL life on the road while forward Tim Schaller has some special faces in the crowd for the team's game against the Rangers. Watch the latest episode by clicking
here
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Upcoming Episodes: Saturday, December 3, 4 p.m. (Immediately following the conclusion of Bruins at Sabres)
BRUINS ACADEMY : Step your game up by tuning into the all-new TV series, Bruins Academy, created specifically for kids who love hockey. Hosted by Emmy award-winning sports personality Charlie Moore and B's Reporter Caryn Switaj will take you up-close and personal with your favorite Bruins players. One 30-minute episode will air per month on NESN, and the first 12 episodes can be viewed on
BostonBruins.com/Bruins
Academy and on the Bruins mobile app. In the previous episode, The B's get their own ice cream flavor, players pose with puppies for a calendar shoot, and the guys debate which teammate has the best flow. Catch up on previous episodes of Bruins Academy
here
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Upcoming Episodes: Wednesday, December 7, 7:30 p.m.
3-GAME PLANS: With games starting on New Year's Eve, 3 Game Plans are the perfect gift this season. As Boston's winter starts to take hold, you can look forward to the high-energy excitement of Bruins hockey at TD Garden. To purchase a package for your family or friends please visit BostonBruins.com/3GamePlans.
UPCOMING GAMES: Catch the upcoming Boston Bruins 2016-17 homes games live at TD Garden. A limited number of loge and balcony seats are now available to watch the Bruins take on the Florida Panthers on Monday, December 5 at 7 p.m. and the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, December 8 at 7 p.m., as well as other games this season. To be at TD Garden for upcoming games, visit BostonBruins.com/Tickets.
GROUP TICKETS: Gather your group of ten or more together and take advantage of discounted group pricing - saving you and your group up to $30 per person. To learn more or to purchase your group tickets visit BostonBruins.com/Groups.
BRUINS SUITES: Don't miss the excitement of the Bruins season opener. Limited suites are available. Accommodating 18 to 60 fans, suites are the ideal spot to catch the game with a group and feature private amenities including private entertaining spaces, in-suite catering options, exceptional game views, and more. For additional information, visit BostonBruins.com/SuiteRentals or call 617-624-1847.
SKATE & SKI: Bruins fans who love to ski, get the best of both worlds this winter. The Bruins have teamed up with Loon Mountain and 98.5 The Sports Hub to offer you $99 tickets to select games October through December and receive a complimentary ski ticket pass to Loon Mountain, New England's most accessible mountain. To purchase tickets, visit BostonBruins.com/SkateandSki.
PROSHOP HOLIDAY SHOPPING: Until midnight on Monday, December 5, enjoy the one-week holiday free shipping on BostonProShop.com to get all your holiday shopping done for the passionate Bruins fans in your life. Check out authentic team jerseys, warm knit hats, exclusive autographed merchandise, and much more. Visit BostonProShop.com for your Bruins Holiday Headquarters.
BOBBY ORR 50th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION: This season we celebrate Bobby Orr's 50th anniversary of joining the Boston Bruins. Celebrate this legend with his exclusive collection of hats, jerseys, jackets, and more at the ProShop powered by Reebok on Level 2 at TD Garden. This commemorative apparel is also available online at BostonProShop.com.
OPERATION HAT TRICK: Join us and Red River in supporting wounded veterans and active military members and their families this Veteran's Day. Shop select Operation Hat Trick products in the ProShop powered by Reebok on Level 2 of TD Garden or BostonProShop.com. All proceeds will benefit the Boston Bruins Foundation and Operation Hat Trick.
BOSTON'S TEAM SINCE 1924: Show your Bruins pride this season with the team's exclusive Boston's Team Since 1924 T-shirt only available at the ProShop powered by Reebok located on Level 2 at TD Garden. To shop the Boston's Team Since 1924 gear and view other authentic Bruins and Celtics gear, visit BostonProShop.com.
THIRD JERSEY: This holiday season, pick up the new Official Bruins Third Jersey at the ProShop powered by Reebok or on BostonProShop.com. The uniform is inspired by the original look sported by the B's in their inaugural season in 1924-25 but has been updated with the Bruins current colors of Black & Gold, connecting the past with the present.
BOSTON BRUINS ALUMNI GAMES:Saturday, December 3, 6 p.m. - The Boston Bruins Alumni will face off against the Green Mountain Boys inside Gutterson Arena, at University of Vermont for a game benefiting Camp Takumta. Expected in the lineup are Rick Middleton, Terry O'Reilly, Bob Sweeneyand more. Tickets are $5 for children five and under, $10 for students and military, and $15 for all others. For additional information visit gmbhockey.com
Sunday, December 4, 2:30 p.m. - The Boston Bruins Alumni will be in Keene, NH for a game at the Keene Community Ice Arena to benefit the rink. Tickets are $10 for adults, and 12-and-under are $7. Expected in the lineup are Rick Middleton, Terry O'Reilly and Bob Sweeney along with the rest of the team. For additional information visit keeneice.com
MEIGRAY: Want to bring home a piece of the Bruins? Meigray Group is the Bruins official game-worn jersey source, and the only place to go to get an authenticated game-worn jersey from your favorite Bruins player. Meigray takes Bruins jerseys right off the ice. Every jersey comes with a Bruins Meigray letter of authenticity. Get your game-worn jersey today by visiting Meigray.com.
WALTHAM PASS YOUTH HOCKEY CLINIC:Waltham Youth Hockey has been chosen as the winner of a $1,000 donation and a one-hour youth hockey clinic on Wednesday, December 7 at 6 p.m. The hockey program will also receive 100 tickets to an upcoming Bruins home game. Congratulations Waltham Youth hockey!
MINI ONE-ON-ONE:The Mini One-on-One finals will be held this Saturday, December 3, at the TD Garden from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Four divisions (Girls U10, Girls U12, Squire, and Pee Wee) will compete to raise the Mini One-on-One cup, with the Squire winner winning a trip to the NHL All-Star game in Los Angeles, CA.
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 THE ICE & AROUND TOWN…
TOYS FOR TOTS COLLECTION DRIVE
WHAT: The Boston Bruins will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for the US Marine Corps "Toys for Tots" program during Bruins home games on Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 18. Each of the collections will be held at the TD Garden entrance turnstiles and at Community Corner located in Loge 4. For every $10 donation or toy donation, fans will receive a raffle ticket to be entered into a drawing for Bruins autographed memorabilia including a team-autographed stick, player-autographed photo, and player-autographed puck.
WHEN: During Bruins Home games on Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 18
WHERE:TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA
UPCOMING PRACTICE SCHEDULE & MEDIA AVAILABILITY
-(Warrior Ice Arena, 90 Guest Street, Brighton, MA, 02135)
-All times are local to where the practice or game is taking place
-Practices at Warrior Ice Arena are open to the public
-Schedule is subject to change
Saturday, December 3 (KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY)
-Game at Buffalo Sabres, 1 p.m.
Sunday, December 4 (Warrior Ice Arena, Boston, MA)
-Practice, 11 a.m.
Monday, December 5 (Boston, MA)
-Pregame skate, 10:30 a.m. (Warrior Ice Arena)
-Game at Florida Panthers, 7 p.m. (TD Garden)
Tuesday, December 6 (Warrior Ice Arena, Boston, MA)
-Practice, 10:30 a.m.
-Travel to Washington, DC
Wednesday, December 7 (Verizon Center, Washington, DC)
-Pregame skate, 11:30 a.m.
-Game at Washington Capitals, 8 p.m.
Thursday, December 8 (Boston, MA)
-Pregame skate, 10:30 a.m. (Warrior Ice Arena)
-Game vs. Colorado Avalanche, 7 p.m. (TD Garden)
Friday, December 9 (Warrior Ice Arena, Boston, MA)
-Practice, 11 a.m.
Saturday, December 10 (Boston, MA)
-Pregame skate, 10:30 a.m. (Warrior Ice Arena)
-Game at Toronto Maple Leafs, 7 p.m. (TD Garden)
2016-17 BRUINS STATISTICAL LEADERS
Goals
1. D. Pastrnak, 13
2. B. Marchand, 7
T-3. D. Backes, 6
T-3. D. Moore, 6
T-5. P. Bergeron, 3
T-5. D. Krejci, 3
T-5. T. Schaller, 3
T-5. R. Spooner, 3
Assists
1. B. Marchand, 13
2. D. Krejci, 11
3. T. Krug, 10
T-4. Z. Chara, 5
T-4. J. Michael-Liles, 5
T-4. D. Pastrnak, 5
T-4. R. Spooner, 5
Points
1. B. Marchand, 20
2. D. Pastrnak, 18
3. D. Krejci, 14
4. T. Krug, 11
5. D. Backes, 10
Plus/Minus
1. D. Pastrnak, 13
2. Z. Chara, 12
3. B. Carlo, 11
4. B. Marchand, 9
5. D. Backes, 6
Penalty Minutes
1. B. Marchand, 26
T-2. M. Beleskey, 23
T-2. D. Backes, 23
4. Z. Chara, 19
5. J. Hayes, 16
NHL Leaders
-David Pastrnak is tied for third in the NHL in goals (13) and is fourth in the NHL in plus/minus (+13)
-Brad Marchand is tied for 21st in the NHL in points (20) and assists (13)
-Zdeno Chara is tied for fifth in the NHL in plus/minus (+12)
-Brandon Carlo is tied for seventh in the NHL and leads all rookies in plus/minus (+11)
-Tuukka Rask is tied for third in the NHL in wins (12), is first in the NHL in GAA (1.64), is fourth in the NHL Save % (.938) and is tied for second in the NHL in shutouts (3)
2016-17 Milestones
NHL Debuts:
10/13 @ CBJ: Brandon Carlo
10/13 @ CBJ: Austin Czarnik
10/13 @ CBJ: Danton Heinen
10/13 @ CBJ: Rob O'Gara
10/25 vs. MIN: Zane McIntyre (1st NHL start: 10/26 @ NYR)
11/3 @ TBL: Sean Kuraly
First NHL Goal:
10/17 @ WPG: Brandon Carlo
10/26 @ NYR: Austin Czarnik
First NHL Assist:
10/13 @ CBJ: Brandon Carlo
100th NHL Game:
10/17 @ WPG: David Pastrnak
300th NHL Point:
11/1 @ FLA: Brad Marchand
400th Win as NHL Head Coach:
11/7 vs. BUF: Claude Julien
400th NHL Assist:
11/12 @ ARI: Zdeno Chara
100th NHL Assist:
11/22 vs. STL: Torey Krug
20,000th Bruins Goal:
11/22 vs. STL: David Backes