Are you wondering what Pickemfirst is all about ? Watch this 2-minute YouTube video... Show: Player Timeline May 05: ![]() Bourque was back on the ice and skating with the team during the Canadiens' morning skate Sunday, TSN.ca reports. May 03: ![]() Bourque appeared shaken up after colliding with teammate Colby Armstrong late in the third period of Friday's 3-1 win over Ottawa in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. He had an assist in the win. Apr 26: ![]() Bourque scored a goal and had four shots on net Thursday night in Montreal's win over Winnipeg. The goal snapped a six-game scoreless streak for the winger, who has just three points in his last 12 games. Apr 12: ![]() Bourque, reunited with the second line, had 17:14 of ice time and scored a goal in Thursday night's playoff-clinching victory over Buffalo. Apr 11: ![]() Bourque will skate on the second line Thursday night with Tomas Plekanec and Brian Gionta, the Montreal Gazette reports. Apr 10: ![]() Bourque started Tuesday night's game against Washington on the fourth line, but was moved in-game to the second line with former mates Tomas Plekanec and Brian Gionta, the Montreal Gazette reports. Apr 09: ![]() Bourque was very active in his return from a concussion Tuesday, firing four shots on goal and laying six hits in a 3-2 loss to the Caps. Apr 08: ![]() Bourque (concussion) is expected back in the lineup Tuesday against the Caps, NHL.com reports. Apr 05: ![]() Bourque (concussion) could return to the Canadiens' lineup next week, the Montreal Gazette reports. "Rene is real close," coach Michael Therrien said. "I don't think he'll play this weekend but he's real close." Mar 23: Rene Bourque Suffers Setback in Concussion Recovery by Fantasy Hockey StandardRene Bourque Suffers Setback in Concussion Recovery. Mar 21: UPDATE: Rene Bourque Cleared for Contact (Concussion) by Fantasy Hockey StandardUPDATE: Rene Bourque Cleared for Contact (Concussion). Mar 21: ![]() Bourque (concussion) has been cleared for contact and will travel with the team to Long Island for Thursday night's game against the Islanders, the Montreal Gazette reports. He will not play Thursday, but will practice with the team. Mar 19: ![]() Bourque (concussion) skated on the side Monday with Montreal's strength and conditioning coach, the Montreal Gazette reports. Mar 16: ![]() Bourque (concussion) skated on his own after Friday's team practice, the Montreal Gazette reports. Mar 13: ![]() Bourque, who suffered a concussion Feb. 21, has resumed skating and could return to game action next week, the Montreal Gazette reports. Feb 27: Team Audit - February, 2013 by Dobber HockeyWaiver Wire Options Rene Bourque MON – he can be a streaky goal and PIM guy. It does seem like he can’t get much of... Feb 27: ![]() Bourque (concussion) will not play Wednesday against the Maple Leafs, James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail reports. Feb 23: ![]() Bourque is sick with the flu and will not play Saturday against the Rangers, Ren Lavoie of RDS reports. Feb 15: ![]() Bourque scored an overtime goal to seal Montreal's 1-0 shutout over Florida. Bourque continued his fine play to start the season, getting off four shots on net and doling out three hits. Feb 07: ![]() Bourque had two assists and seven shots on net Thursday night in Montreal's 5-4 shootout loss to Buffalo. Feb 03: ![]() Bourque had two goals and five shots on net Saturday in Montreal's win over Buffalo. He has three goals and two assists in the previous five games. Jan 25: ![]() Bourque registered his first point of the season Thursday night, assisting on Brian Gionta's goal in a win over Washington. He chased down a loose puck at center ice, won the 50-50 battle, and then found Gionta in front of the net. Jan 22: ![]() Bourque practiced with the second line during Monday's practice, the Montreal Gazette reports. He had opened the season on Montreal's third line, but was promoted in-game during the Canadiens' season-opening loss to the Maple Leafs. Jan 19: ![]() Bourque started Saturday night's season opener on the third line, but finished up on the second line in Montreal's 2-1 loss to Toronto. He skated 15:33 (3:46 on the power play) with two shots and one blocked shot. Mar 31: ![]() Bourque scored Montreal's lone goal in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Rangers. He finished with three shots on net and two hits in 18:06 in the loss. Mar 18: ![]() Bourque had five shots on goal and scored a goal in the shootout of Montreal's 3-2 loss to the Islanders. Mar 17: ![]() Montreal interim head coach Randy Cunneyworth has not been satisfied with the effort and play of Bourque, the Presse Canadienne reports. Jan 21: ![]() Bourque scored his first goal in a Canadiens' uniform in a 3-1 win over the Maple Leafs on Saturday night. Jan 16: ![]() Montreal interim head coach Randy Cunneyworth said Bourque gave the Canadiens what they were expecting in his debut with the team Sunday night, the Montreal Gazette reports. Jan 15: ![]() Bourque made his Canadiens' debut Sunday night, playing 21 minutes with three shots on goal and four hits in Montreal's win over the Rangers. Jan 12: ![]() Bourque (suspension) has been traded from the Flames to the Canadiens along with Patrick Holland and a second-round pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft in exchange for Michael Cammalleri, goaltender Karri Ramo and a fifth-round pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, according to the Flames' official site. Jan 04: ![]() Bourque has been suspended five games for his elbow to Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Dec 31: ![]() Bourque scored his 12th goal of the season Friday as the Flames fell to the Senators 4-3 in overtime. Dec 21: ![]() Bourque sat out the first of his two-game suspension Tuesday against the Wild, the Associated Press reports. Dec 19: ![]() Bourque has received a two-game suspension for a hit Sunday on Chicago's Brent Seabrook, according to Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago. Dec 16: ![]() Bourque returned from illness to score one of Calgary's four goals in a 5-4 OT loss to Tampa Bay on Thursday. Dec 15: ![]() Bourque (flu) is projected in the Flames' lineup for Thursday, according to the team's official site. Dec 07: ![]() Bourque scored his ninth goal of the season to help Calgary to a 7-6 victory over Carolina on Tuesday. Dec 01: ![]() Bourque deposited his seventh goal of the season in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Blue Jackets. | |