The Bruins are 3-0 under interim coach Bruce Cassidy, but that is trumped by Boston playing its first game following its bye week.

Teams off a bye are 3-14-1 and have yet to win this month. That trumps the Bruins' mini win streak.

San Jose was in a slump losing five of seven, but got back on track beating Arizona, 4-1, last night. The Sharks are playing without rest, but were idle on Thursday and Friday.

The Sharks have revenge against Boston and are 18-7-3 at home. They are 3-1 in their last four home games versus the Bruins.

Boston goalie Tukka Rask has a 4.18 GAA and .833 save percentage in his last four away games.