It is impossible to blame the NBC Sports Network for pouncing on the first installment of the Boston Bruins’ and Montreal Canadiens’ 2012-13 season series as the third edition of its new Wednesday Night Rivalry theme.
Little to no extra effort is needed in the way of bridging the past with the present for America’s oldest NHL franchise and the only franchise to predate the league. It does not hurt to know that these teams will converge at a time when they are one point apart in the upper echelon of the Northeast Division.
But the standings are still taking shape in this belated, shortened season, meaning there is still time for the likes of the New York Rangers to restore the persona they left off on last year. Likewise, there is still time for the Habs to cool off after a fairly unexpected 6-2-0 start.
Give the 4-5-0 Rangers at least until the end of this calendar month before plucking off their contender's certificate for the rest of this season. Ditto any urge to anoint the Canadiens as a reckonable squad.
Granted, distant and recent history―complete with an unmatched 33 playoff encounter ...
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