Posted by Gayle Simone, Sun Staff

Zdeno Chara scored first for the Black and Gold, but according to TSN-Canada and BostonBruins.com - he left the game after the first period after blocking a shot by Sheldon Souray with his foot.

Now, I wasn't in Montreal and the game wasn't televised, so I can't say how hard the shot was, but Dave Lewis told TSN the following:
"He wanted to continue on in the game. The training staff felt it was best to ice it, elevate it and wrap it up. He was walking around fine after the game."

Sounds like a smart move to me since it's only preseason.

Toivonen got the start in net making 24 saves and letting up just one goal in 2 periods of play.

Now we all know I am not a big Toivonen fan, but if he plays like that most games I will be happy - maybe, just maybe last year was more of a lack of confidence in the defense in front of him thing and the game against the Devils - it was his first game played in 9 months.

Now, don't get me wrong I am not changing my tune on the goaltending - but as I have always said I would love for Toivonen and Tim Thomas to change my mind about being nervous about the goaltending tandem the Bruins are heading into the season with.

The Bs have a pair of games against the Isles this weekend, which again will not be televised. Right now the only televised game is the lone home game of the season - Sept. 30 vs the Rangers at 4 p.m.

What do you think about what the Bs have done so far this preseason? Does preseason matter in any sport let alone hockey?