Habs are doing well this year and really excited to see the first meeting between these heated rivals. Additionally, it looks like we'll see some lines reworked and could even see Spooner tonight. Will be a good test of the Bs depth (or lack thereof).

Who else is pumped?

I'll remained pumped until the Shabs launch their first half gainer with a twist. Then it will move directly to anger, disbelief, and derision...What else is new?

Seriously though, should be great to watch. The league is better when both the Bruins and the Habs are good. Bell Centre will be rockin'

Hope March will play ...

In response to nrguy's comment:

Zappa Plays Zappa tonight @ Rams Head Live in Baltimore, hopefully they'll have TVs with the NHL channel on before he comes on(At least catch the 1st period)

I'm predicting a break out by Seguin tonight. He's due.

Should be an awesome game!

It'd be nice to see Spooner play, but I'd rather have Marchand out there, he's off to a good start!

 

I'm more excited for this game than any Habs game last year. It's much more fun when both teams are healthy and up in the standings. Subban and Horton on the ice at the same time is always interesting as well.

I'm not all that pumped. Will be travelling most of the night so I will only be able to catch the post-game highlights....:(

 

Let's go Bruins!!!!!

In response to jmwalters' comment:

Jm, the Nhl package online is only 50 for the season and it also has full replays or condensed versions of all games. I went with that instead of the tv package.

In response to dezaruchi's comment:

Thanks for the heads up.

Cheers.

Anytime I get the night off work and get to watch the game I am pumped. Should be a tough one thought. Marchand didnt practice today and will likely be out. I was hoping for some comic relief in another PK/Marchand tilt.

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Pumped yes with a touch of weariness.  Not the Bruins team I wanted to see tonight go into the Bell Centre where the Habs are treating this game as if it were a game7 , boast for 1st place and a must win.   

Right now they have 4 lines clicking, the Bruins just 2 .

For the Bruins to win this game they'll have to play that tight D and not get dragged into to the special teams trap.  That's what the Habs want. I'm guessing we'll be complaining of the officiating all night,  like usual when these 2 teams meet.  

Pumped also means high blood pressure.

(just hope I don't have to post later Not-a-Shot)   

and 1more thing, get ready for some borderline hits from Emelin, keep your head up boys !  Full cage and all, now fearless.
I'm sure Therrien wants him to make a statement.  Let's re-visit this after the game.

I know it's early in the season, but when was the last time these two teams played with first in the conference on the line? Was it even in this century?

Marchand is out for tonite so that takes something away from the Bruins and the game but certainly looking forward to it.

In response to BsLegion's comment:

I second this. He is the new Kasparitis or Ulf Samuelsson but with even less skill.....watch out Lucic.

In response to jmwalters' comment:

I wanna see McQ hammer Prust! Lucic already has twice. So, let's see how he handles Adam.

In response to NeelyOrrBourque's comment:

McD will probably ask him for a go I suspect.

In response to NeelyOrrBourque's comment:

The last Lucic versus Prust was almost painful to watch.

Prust is a true gamer.  He's a little dude with a lot of heart.   Montreal is a good team.  They are buying into everything from the top down to the bottom.  Should be a fun game to watch.  Montreal won't be bullied anymore.  Moan Prust and White.  

habs vs bruins.  Does it get any better then that.  

how do you guys think the lines will be tonight?

 

lucic-krej-horton

spooner-berg-seguin

bourque-kel-pev

tadrif-camp-MacD

In response to shuperman's comment:

Nothing in sports matches it. Yes Prust got whipped by Lucic, but they are more physical, like you said with those three which is something they've lacked. Still have the team speed, P.K is back, Markov is healthy (for now) and playing well. Price always seems to play well versus the B's...Both teams playing well.

And seriously Shupe, has a B's-Habs playoff series ever let us down? It does not matter what team is the 8th seed or the 1st seed, that all goes out the window when these two teams meet.

Best rivalry in sports. Period.

In response to dezaruchi's comment:

If Ryan White dresses, I'd like to see MacDermid take him. I didn't like what White did to Boychuk last season.

In response to SanDogBrewin's comment:

He's developed a rep as a sucker puncher so he deserves a good beating.