In Thursday's matchup between the Bruins and the Thrashers, we're seeing two teams on opposite ends of the hockey spectrum.
Hockey is alive and well in Nassau County. After a tumultuous season a year ago, the Islanders are climbing in the Eastern Conference ranks thanks to impressive play from their young guns.
Following Thursday's shootout loss to the Panthers, the Bruins hope to get back on track with their second matchup against Pittsburgh in five days.
The Florida Panthers visit the TD Garden on Thursday night to take on the Bruins. To offer a bit of perspective on the Panthers' season thus far, Donny from Litter Box Cats gave his take to NESN.com.
Defending a Stanley Cup is never easy, but attempting to do so with as many injuries as the Penguins have experienced this season is looking nearly impossible for Sidney Crosby and company.
The Sabres have been in rebuilding mode since getting bounced from the Eastern Conference finals in the 2006-07 season, and it looks like it is finally paying off. The Sabres currently sit atop the Northeast Division standings with no signs of looking back as the 2009-10 progresses.
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