The Boston Blades will grace their home ice for the final time this season this weekend, facing off against Les Canadiennes for a pair of games. Saturday’s game will take place at New England Sports Center at 7 PM while Sunday’s game takes place at Tsongas Arena in Lowell at 1:30 PM. Sunday’s game will also be streamed live on CWHL Live.

Boston had last weekend off after traveling to Montreal to start the new year. Although the Blades dropped both games to Les Canadiennes two weekends ago, the team was thrilled to represent Boston for the You Can Play game on January 2nd as well as play in front of over 4,000 rabid hockey fans over the two games. Genevieve Lacasse shined as usual for the Blades, making 101 saves over the course of the two games. Montreal defeated Boston by scores of 4-0 and 7-0, with former Boston University standout Marie-Philip Poulin tallying 2 goals and an assist on the weekend. A big bright spot for the Blades was the return of Tara Watchorn, who played in both games after suffering an injury at the end of 2015.

Les Canadiennes are riding a 5 game win streak, having defeated the Toronto Furies 5-1 and 3-1 during the Blades’ bye weekend.  Montreal is led by Poulin, who leads the CWHL in points with 24, as well as the play of goaltender Charline Labonte, who leads the CWHL in goals against average (1.27) and save percentage (.931). Les Canadiennes forward Ann-Sophie Bettez is 3rd in the CWHL with 22 points, while forwards Kim Deschenes (18 points) and Caroline Ouellette (16 points) are also in the top 11.

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Key to the Game: Bad Blood

This season has been a struggle for Boston, but with two more games at home against a traditional rival, the Bladies will have added motivation. Look for Boston to come out firing early against Montreal’s high powered offense and look to put Les Canadiennes on their heels as the Blades seek their first home win of the year.

Saturday’s game will be the Blades final game at NESC this season, while Sunday’s will take place at Tsongas Arena at UMass Lowell. Tickets for Saturday’s and Sundays games can be found here. Additionally, the Blades are offering Student Rush tickets to ANY college student for just $5, which can be purchased here or at the door.

The Blades are auctioning off a 2015-16 team signed stick to benefit former Blade and 2015 Clarkson Cup champion Denna Laing, who was injured during the Outdoor Women’s Classic. The auction, which runs until Wednesday at 2 PM, can be found here.

Sunday’s game will also be broadcast on CWHL Live. Join Chris Knoblock & Steve Ventresca for their last call of Blades action starting at 1:20 PM. Remember, after this weekend, CWHL Live is the ONLY way to watch the Blades in Massachusetts, so make sure to subscribe  - it’s just $13.75 USD for the whole season! Subscribe at CWHLLive.com.