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Morning Skate: Game 56 at Boston

Found February 11, 2012 on Smashville 24/7: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Jordin Tootoo,  Brad Marchand,  Pekka Rinne,  Tim Thomas,  Francis Bouillon,  Brian McGrattan,  Nathan Horton,  Colin Wilson
TEAMS: Nashville Predators,  Boston Bruins,  Boston University Terriers

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12:00 PM CT – Predators (32-18-5) @ Bruins (33-17-2)Players to watch:NSH- Jordin TootooThe Bruins have a reputation for being a physical team. Tootoo needs to bring his physical presence and provide some energy on the ice today.BOS- Brad MarchandSpeaking of energy, Marchand brings it to the Bruins lineup on a nightly basis. Since the start of November, 15 of his 17 goals in that time have come in victories.Starting goaltenders:NSH- Pekka Rinne (2011-12 stats: 30-12-5, 2.41 GAA)BOS- Tim Thomas (2011-12 stats: 22-10-0, 2.16 GAA)Injury report:NSH- Francis Bouillon (hand, probable), Brian McGrattan (upper body, out)BOS- Nathan Horton (concussion, out)Keys to the game:NSH- Tighten up defensively… In five games since the break, the Preds have surrendered 17 goals. That is not Predator Hockey. Facing a ticked off, yet very good Bruins club, the Preds must tighten up on defense and play better in front of Rinne.BOS- Get off to a fast start… Boston is 20-4-0 when scoring first, which is ...
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