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Morning briefing

Print | Comments () Posted by Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff February 9, 2010 10:47 AM

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BUFFALO -- Good morning from HSBC Arena, where the Bruins will be seeking their second straight win tonight against the Sabres. Expect Tuukka Rask to be in goal opposite Ryan Miller.

The Sabres are stuck in a four-game losing streak. Effort and execution have been issues for the home club. "We'll get out of it if our desperation in the game is a little greater, our energy in the game is a little greater, and our attention to playing the system is a little better," Lindy Ruff said yesterday.
Buffalo has the No. 1 penalty kill in the league (86.8 percent). The Bruins have the second-best PK (86.7 percent).
Agitator Patrick Kaleta is out because of a bruised foot. Old friend Steve Montador is also doubtful because of a hip injury.
Stephen Walkom and Brad Meier will be the referees. Tony Sericolo and Mark Shewchyk will be the linesmen.