Game 45 Preview: Bruins @ Washington OVECHKIN VS CHARA NIGHT WOOOOOO

Jan 17, 2009 7:00 PM ET

TV: NESN
Radio: WBZ 1030AM
@ Washington Capitals (28-14-3)
Notes:

• The Caps are on a bit of a tear here. Ovechkin will run wild all over your defense if you let him.
• Alexander Semin is also pretty good for them, and is an excellent bongo-player.
• Kinda busy this afternoon, not a big-time preview. But this game should be huge. Ovechkin is a ridiculously good hockey player, and the Bruins have been really good this year. These are the top 2 teams in the east right now.
• Lucic, Bergeron, and Ference are skating in team practice, but not cleared for battle drills.
• The 2 Man Advantage will be at the game, so if you're going, say hi to them for me. And tell them about how the instigators really don't have a desk. Watch their hands some time.
• After the way the Bruins played against the Islanders, this game may be bleak. I hope they have a good time getting fired up.
• Chara will likely play against Ovechkin the most. Could be a huge game for him.
  

Previous Games:
Record Against Washington: 0-1-0

• Game 28: Bruins 2 @ WAS 3 L: Washington won at home. First regulation loss in a while for the Bruins. Last loss before the 10 game winning streak.
  

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1st and 4th teams in the league and top 2 in the east square off.

GO BRUINS!