Second half push starts tonight vs. Rangers

Tonight's pair of tickets is my last from the original $10 seat bundle I bought at the beginning of the year. And tonight, the Bruins' second half push toward the postseason officially begins as they return home for a BIG week of three straight contests at TD. Mr. Jagr and the Rangers will be in town, sporting a record nearly identical (two more games played, two more wins) than the B's, who take on Buffalo Thursday and the Islanders on Saturday. I would say the Black and Gold need at least four points out of these three games to continue to stay in the hunt, and perhaps more importantly, avoid the trade bug that will surely leave a sour look on many faces within the lockerroom and the rest of Boston. Tonight's game will also be aired on Versus. Pending any record attendence numbers, I'm sure we will find our way to the second row of the balcony once again, in this my eleventh game of the year.

Not to be overshadowed tonight is the Habs/Sens game which will open up with the raising of Ken Dryden's No. 29 to the rafters. Winning six Stanley Cups in just eight years with the Habs was an incredible accomplishment. To do all that, while pursuing a law degree and writing a book as good as "The Game," is a feat up there among anything the greatest athletes of any sport have done during their time in the spotlight.

Tune in later for post game results and commentary.