Bruins Nation

My appologies to those who think my nickname for the Carolina Hurricanes is a little off color.

Anyway, the Bruins are playing the 'Canes tonight at the Garden. The Hurricanes are featuring Joe Corvo, whom the Hurricanes got from Ottawa for Mike Commodore and Cory Stillman. Patrick Eaves also went to Carolina but he is hurt. Carolina is one point out of first in the Southeast division (or the Southleast division as those in Toronto like to call them) and there is no doubt that they're looking at this game against the Bruins as a big game.

As for the Bruins, Alex Auld will get the start in goal. WEEI sports radio today said that despite suffering a charlie horse against Florida, Zdeno Chara will play tonight. The line will probably be the same as they have been:

Sturm-Savard-Kessel
Lucic-Metropolit-Kobasew
Axelsson-Krejci-Murray
Nokelainen-Sobotka-Thornton

Chara-Wideman
Stuart-Ward
Ference-Hnidy

Auld

I wouldn't be surprised if Julien mixes up the lines during the game like he did on Saturday. Murray may replace Lucic or Kessel, as could Axelsson.

I'll be heading to the Garden soon. Go Bruins!