Game Day Notes: vs. Boston
On the Wings —
... mix things up in an effort to find more goals. The team’s ‘08-’09 second line of Wheeler, Krejci and Ryder has been reunited. The Bruins have a strong set of forwards, so this’ll be a good test of the Wings’ team defense.
… Tim Thomas will get the start in net tonight. Holmstrom will want to be careful around that guy. You never know what he might do if he gets angry.
… Ryder missed the skate today, but apparently has done that several times this year and is still likely to play.
… The Wings will look to ...
Red Wings-Bruins game-day updates: Wings recall Doug Janik to substitute for Brian Rafalski; Bruins still seek offensive renaissance
Snapshots —
... chances and make them count. Hopefully it’s about scoring goals tonight — in addition to the way we play. I don’t want our team to change the way we’ve been playing. We’re playing well. The change I want is for us to create more offensively.” With dozens of family and friends on hand, Michigan native Tim Thomas is expected to start in nets. Winger Byron Bitz remains sidelined by a groin strain. The Boston Globe's Fluto Shinzawa reported that a few Bruins skipped the morning skate... November 3, Boston Globe : Byron Bitz (groin) didn't skate, so it's unlikely he'll be in ...
