The first meeting of the year between the Bruins and the Canadiens is here as the teams square off in the first game of a home-and-home series, beginning Thursday night. The stakes are raised as both teams have struggled to get off to the start that they would like, making each game that much more important.
Max Pacioretty is expected to play for the Habs and with Zdeno Chara lined up on the B's blue line, fans will anxiously await the reunion between the two foes. However, both teams are sure to focus on getting the all-important two points that a win brings with it.
The Canadiens-Bruins rivalry ranks at the top of rivalries in all of sports, but Boston sports fans are no strangers to rivalry games. Red Sox-Yankees, Patriots-Jets, Celtics-Lakers — you name the sport, Boston has a high-profile rivalry for it.
Each rivalry has its own distinct flavor and intensity, but the bottom line remains the same. It's always a great feeling when Boston prevails and the other guy goes down. But is there some added satisfaction in beating the Canadiens compared to beating the Yankees, Jets or Lakers? Which Boston rival do you most enjoy beating?
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