The Perfection Pod: A show about the Boston Bruins

Joe McDonald and Fluto Shinzawa wrap up the weekend and preview the week ahead for the Bruins, including the latest on Tuukka Rask after suffering a concussion last week, how confident the Bruins are in Jaroslav Halak to handle the workload. The guys also discuss David Backes clearing waivers and the chances of him accepting an assignment in Providence, as well as what Brett Ritchie needs to do to earn his way back onto the NHL roster.

Billy, Joe and Fluto look back at three straight wins for the Bruins coming off Saturday's victory over the Islanders, and what's been key to the team's play going into a busy week. The guys discuss the emergence of depth players like Jake DeBrusk and John Moore contributing on the score sheet, Anders Bjork's fit on the Bruins second line and the possibility of him being a trade asset, as well as what to make of Brett Ritchie's recent play in an up-and-down first seaosn. Plus, taking a deeper look at Charlie McAvoy's contributions despite still having no goals, and with Zdeno Chara set to play his 1000th game as a member of the Bruins, the guys tell some of their favourite stories of Big Z.

Billy, Fluto and Joe recap a disappointing weekend for the Bruins and a familiar feeling around the team after going winless over their last three games following the loss to Edmonton. The guys discuss the Bruins continuing to struggle offensively, how much the team could use the addition of Karson Kuhlman and other p, and the level of concern about the offence with the All-Star Break approaching. Plus, with a trade looking more likely, which players could be candidates for Don Sweeney, and would it take moving salary (such as David Backes) to make an addition? And Joe McDonald checks in from Nashville ahead of the Predators on Tuesday.

Joe and Fluto take over hosting duties for the final Perfection Pod of 2019, with the Bruins coming off a pair of wins over the Sabres, which included Jake DeBrusk's response to an early benching Sunday night. The guys discuss Bruce Cassidy looking for ways to motivate a forward group in need of more secondary scoring, what Karson Kuhlman could bring to the Bruins lineup when he eventually returns from injury, and if there is a need for the Bruins to add toughness to a skilled lineup. Plus, looking at the changing landscape for coaches after John Tortorella's rant over the weekend, and with the decade coming to a close, and the guys recall the aftermath of the 2011 Stanley Cup Final following Game 7 in Vancouver.

Billy, Joe and Fluto recap the Bruins weekend and another overtime loss to the Predators, discussing the level of frustration over their lack of success outside of regulation this season. The guys discuss a lack of production outside of the Bruins top line, and how Bruce Cassidy can find some consistency throughout the lineup, as well as how the Bruins stack up with the other top teams in the Eastern Conference after the poor stretch of late. Plus, searching for more production out of the Bruins fourth line, dissecting one of David Krejci's worst games of the season, and looking ahead to a meeting with the Capitals with Zdeno Chara out.

Billy, Joe and Fluto look back at a much-needed win over the Panthers to snap the Bruins five-game losing streak and debate if Charlie Coyle's best suited on the second or third line, as well as what options are available to add more depth in the bottom six via trade or call-up. Plus, the guys discuss Charlie McAvoy's continued growth into a true #1 defenceman, a check-in with Providence for this week's Big Mac Moment, and is 36-year-old Ilya Kovalchuk a fit for the Bruins?

Billy Jaffe & Fluto Shinzawa look back on the Bruins loss to the Avs on Saturday, and how they matched up against the Western powerhouse. To say that the Bruins miss Patrice Bergeron is an understatement. Number 37 is expected back this week, which is good timing as the Bruins have a challenging week ahead. Plus Steven Kampfer gets waived, and how do the Bruins defense pairings match-up moving forward.

Finally, Fluto's lovely moment? It's the Bruins luxury to have two great goaltenders that they can turn to at anytime.

Billy, Joe and Fluto recap a dominant run for the the Bruins going undefeated over their last 11 games, and the difference star power has made over the seven-game winning streak. After David Pastrnak's highlight reel goal against Montreal, the guys break down Pasta's shot mechanics and what makes him so effective, concerns about the Bruins bad starts being a sign of fatigue, as well as some strong play from the likes of Jake DeBrusk, David Backes & Anders Bjork. Plus, a break down of the Coyle/Wagner extensions and how the numbers could foreshadow what happens with Torey Krug, Fluto's Lovely Moment of the Week, dissecting Brad Marchand's criticism of the NHL's concussion spotter protocol, as well as an update on Patrice Bergeron.

With the end of the decade fast approaching, Billy, Joe and Fluto look back at the last ten years of Bruins hockey and some of the most memorable moments from a period that included three more trips to the Stanley Cup Final, and one championship. The guys break down Fluto and Joe's All-Decade Team and some of the biggest points of debate throughout the roster, including the Perfection Line's claim for the number one line, throwbacks like Milan Lucic and Chris Kelly, as well as some of the new faces like Charlie McAvoy fit into the equation.

Billy, Joe and Fluto recap a thrilling comeback win for the Bruins over the Wild and dissect Bruce Cassidy's strategic approach to pulling the goaltender, as well the Bruins equipment staff chipping in with an assist. Plus, the guys discuss how to get more out of Sean Kuraly and the Bruins fourth line, Torey Krug's play showing some improvement, a look ahead to a road back to back against the Canadiens and Senators this week, and of course, the guys discuss their Thanksgiving plans.