THIS WEEK'S NEWS, NOTES AND NUMBERS…
STAT OF THE WEEK:The Bruins rank second in the league this season in penalty kill percentage at 84.0% (142 of 169) while being tied for seventh in shorthanded goals (7). Over their past 10 games, they have posted a penalty kill percentage of 88.5% (23 of 26) and have scored three shorthanded goals, ranking them second in both categories during that span.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK:"If we can sustain that [defensive play] for 60 minutes every night, we're going to be a really good team. We're going to be hard to play against, and that's kind of where we were when we put that big streak together. Continue to get back to that game and we'll be good." -Brad Marchand following game on Feb. 19 vs. Flames
TWEET OF THE WEEK (WEEK 24):@GlobeKPD (Kevin Dupont, Boston Globe): Bruins 1 of only 3 teams this year to win after entering third period behind 2 goals. That's 3 wins in 210 situations - a 1.43 pct chance of winning.
Bruins Week Ahead: February 23 - March 2
HONORABLE MENTION:@MattKalman (Matt Kalman, NHL.com): Those who discount McQuaid's value to #NHLBruins - 1-goal lead with 44 seconds left & Cassidy trusts Marchand, Bergeron, Chara & MCQUAID to kill 6-on-4 for W at Edmonton.
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
@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
@\TyAnderson (Ty Anderson, WEEI): Week 1, Week 6, Week 22, Week 23
@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
BROADCAST SCHEDULE:The Boston Bruins broadcast schedule for this week's games is as follows:
2/24 @ TOR, 7 p.m. ET: NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub
2/25 @ BUF, 5 p.m. ET: NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub
2/27 vs. CAR, 7 p.m. ET: NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub
3/1 vs. PIT, 7 p.m. ET: NESN, NBCSN, 98.5 The Sports Hub
BEHIND THE B PRESENTED BY TICKETMASTER :Go behind-the-scenes with Season 5, Episode 9 of Behind the B presented by Ticketmaster. In episode 9, Brad Marchandheads to Tampa Bay to represent the Bruins in the 2018 NHL All-Star Game. To catch up on previous episodes, head to BostonBruins.com/BehindtheB.
Season 5, Episode 10: Saturday, March 3 @ 8:00 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 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.
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.
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.
SEASON TICKET HOLDER RENEWAL:As of Wednesday, February 21, fans are able to renew their season tickets for the 2018-19 season. To renew, please log into the Bruins Hub or visit Season Ticket Holder Central behind Section 15 during the next Bruins game. Season Ticket Holders will receive information via standard mail this upcoming week. Please note that the deadline to renew season tickets is Monday, March 12 at 11:59 p.m.
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 6, players will wear 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
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 24, the Boston Bruins Alumni will return to Union Arena in Woodstock, VT for a game against the Union Arena Bears at 4:30 pm. The game will benefit the Union Arena Fund. Tickets will be available at the door and are $12 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under. Rick Middleton, Alain Cote, and Luc Dufourare expected on the ice for the Boston Bruins Alumni.
On Sunday, February 25, the Boston Bruins Alumni will head to the Keene Community Ice Arena in Keene, NH. The puck drops at 1 pm for a game against the Keene Ice team. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for children. All proceeds will benefit the Keene Community Ice Arena. Expected in the lineup are Joe Mullen, Alain Cote, Luc Dufour and the rest of the Bruins Alumni team.
On Sunday, March 4, the Boston Bruins Alumni will participate in a charity game at the Stoneham Arena in Stoneham, MA. Game time is 4 pm and will benefit the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Tickets will be available at the door and are $10 for adults, $5 for children. Andy Brickley, Bob Beers, and Steve Leachare expected in the lineup.
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 :
\Schedule is subject to change.
\All times local to where the game/practice is taking place
Saturday, February 24 (Air Canada Centre, Toronto, Ontario, CAN)
-Pregame skate, 11:30 a.m.
-Game vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, 7 p.m.
-Travel to Buffalo
Sunday, February 25 (KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY)
-Game vs. Buffalo Sabres, 5 p.m.
-Travel to Boston
Monday, February 26
-TBD
Tuesday, February 27 (Boston, MA)
-Pregame skate, 11 a.m. (Warrior Ice Arena)
-Game vs. Carolina Hurricanes, 7 p.m. (TD Garden)
Wednesday, February 28 (Warrior Ice Arena, Boston, MA)
-Practice, 11 a.m.
Thursday, March 1 (Boston, MA)
-Pregame skate, 11 a.m. (Warrior Ice Arena)
-Game vs. Pittsburgh Penguins, 7 p.m. (TD Garden)
Friday, March 2
-TBD
2017-18 BRUINS STATISTICAL LEADERS :
Goals
1. P. Bergeron, 27
T-2. B. Marchand, 22
T-2. D. Pastrnak, 22
4. D. Heinen, 12
T-5. J. DeBrusk, 11
T-5. D. Krejci, 11
Assists
1. B. Marchand, 33
2. D. Pastrnak, 30
3. T. Krug, 28
4. D. Heinen, 27
5. P. Bergeron, 25
Points
1. B. Marchand, 55
T-2. P. Bergeron, 52
T-2. D. Pastrnak, 52
4. D. Heinen, 39
5. T. Krug, 38
Plus/Minus
T-1. Z. Chara, 26
T-1. B. Marchand, 26
3. P. Bergeron, 24
4. C. McAvoy, 23
5. M. Grzelcyk, 17
Penalty Minutes
1. K. Miller, 56
2. A. McQuaid, 49
3. C. McAvoy, 47
T-4. Z. Chara, 39
T-4. B. Marchand, 39
NHL Leaders
-Brad Marchand ranks 4th in the NHL in points per game (1.22)
-Among rookies, Danton Heinen is tied for 3rd in assists (27) and is tied for 6th in points (39)
-Charlie McAvoy is tied for 3rd among rookie defensemen in goals (5) and is 3rd in assists (22) and points (27)
-Charlie McAvoy leads all rookies in time on ice per game (22:29)
-Tuukka Rask ranks 5th in the NHL in goals against average (2.17)
-Anton Khudobin is tied for 8th in the NHL in goals against average (2.33)
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:
2/11 @ NJD: Ryan Spooner
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
