The player's stomachs still could be full from Thanksgiving with this early start. It's a big plus for the Under.
So is the goaltending.
Both Henrik Lundqvist and Tukka Rask have been hot in net. Lundqvist might not have to deal with Patrice Bergeron, the Bruins' top-line center. He's missed the last two games because of a lower body injury and is questionable here.
The Bruins have given up two or fewer goals during regulation in six of their last seven games.