Bruins fall as Thomas continues to struggle; Cherry back at the Garden

The Boston Bruins fell to the New York Islanders last night, 3-2 in overtime. Boston had some good opportunities in the third period to get the win, but could not find the back of the net.

Tim Thomas struggled in net, giving up three goals on just 19 shots. Thomas has been up and down all season, mainly being down since his return from a hand injury.

Tuukka Rask, meanwhile has won seven of his last eight starts. Look for it to be Tuukka time a lot more often moving forward. At least until Thomas can get back on track.

The Bruins will lace them up again on Monday night in a Winter Classic preview, against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Flyers have been a big disappointment this year, currently sitting in thirteenth place in the conference.

At the moment, Boston sits in fifth place in the conference, two points behind Buffalo for the division lead.

Cherry back in Boston

Before the game last night, NESN announced that Don Cherry will be a game analyst for them on December 30. Cherry will be in town for the Winter Classic with his Hockey Night in Canada crew, and will join Kathryn Tappen to discuss Bruins and Thrashers.

Is anyone else wondering if Tappen will look as puzzled as Ron MacLean has for years when Cherry goes on one of his rants? Certainly, a game that you will want to tune in for.