(S. babineau/Getty Images) Thomas leads the Bruins onto the TD Garden Ice. Opening faceoff for Game 1 is nearly a half hour away

BOSTON — As expected Tim Thomas leads the Bruins on the ice for warmups. Carey Price will get the nod for the Canadiens.

We are a little more than a half hour away from faceoff. For more pregame info check out LA Mullin’s notes and my keys to victory.