It is NBC Rivalry Night, as the injured Bruins host the league leading Tampa Bay Lightning at 7:30 PM on NBCSN.
Budaj call? With his historically solid performances against the Bruins, Bolts backup Peter Budaj may get the nod in net. Tampa have now broken out of their slump with a shutout against the Sabres last evening. Fox Sports
The Bruins will need another solid defensive performance to stifle the Lightning offense. Defensemen will need to tighten gaps and also rely on help from forwards who backcheck.
