Big game for the Bruins tonight, as they take on the Rangers at the Garden. The Rangers are in first place in the East, leading the Bruins by 7 points. These teams were only separated by a point or two for awhile, until the Bruins hit a recent rough patch.
Bruins haven't won back to back in over a month, they have a chance to do so tonight, and send a message to the rest of the league that they are not starting to fall off. The Rangers have won three in a row at Boston, and Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist has owned the Bruins in his career going 17-5-2 with a 1.51 GAA and five shutouts.
I am hoping Thomas is in net tonight, but there is no official word yet (will update when there is). I wish I could say I have a good feeling about this game, but the Bruins just haven't looked very good, and going against a hot goalie isn't going to help. One thing no one seems to be talking about is how much Seguin has fallen off. In his last 6 games he has 1 point. You have to wonder if he is losing his legs. He didn't have to play much last year, and has had to log some serious ice time this year. It is not talked about much in hockey, but you have to wonder if he has hit the wall at all.
Rangers win 2-1 (OT)
Player of the Game: Henrik Lundqvist
Game starts at 7pm