I'm at loss of words! What a game!
After more or less dominating the game after Boston's early goal, the Bruins got a reward for their pressure ahalfway into the third period. After that it was all about the Canes again, and while they failed to beat Tim Thomas in regulation, Jussi LateGoals Jokinen once again prevailed when we needed him the most. Boston had a couple of insane shifts during the first couple of minutes, but Cam Ward was again on fire and stopped some enormous chances.
I think the key to tonights win was that Mo proved me wrong and showed that he is rather skilled tactically. Even when Staal's line was out there against Chara, they seemed to find away around and creating tons of chances. Once again, LaRose's work ethic proves as a massive moral booster, as the entire team seems to get inspired when he shifts gears.
Staal had a huge night again tonight and we improved to 6-0 when he scores. Samsonov ended his playoff point drought, and was on fire tonight against his old team hustling, creating plays, and getting a goal. I saw the spark in game two, and it was good to see glimpses of what I remember him by. I think we startled Boston a little by giving absolutely everything in each and every hit we delivered, as we proved a lot more powerful in terms of physicality than I first thought. Bayda, Ruutu, Cole and our D-men was constantly on the look for something to hit, and that might have surprised them a little.
So for the first time, we lead a series. Boston may be stunned, but I think we'll witness a whole nother team friday night for game number four. They were strong tonight and showed glimpses of play we cannot follow for a full period. Looking forward to it, and I still predict Boston in 6.
Elsewhere:
I missed the update last night, as I didn't get to watch either games. Anaheim downed Detroit 2-1 and now leads the series by the same numbers. Impressive, and it'll be exciting to see what the Red Wings can come up with in game four.
Vancouver beat Chicago last night, and I bet many a Canuck chewed their nails when the Blackhawks pulled one back in the third, as they have blewn two three-goal leads in the previous games. However, the Canucks managed to keep this one, and leads the series 2-1.
After leading 1-0 tonight, the Caps did fall short to Crosby and company in an overtime loss tonight. Malkin, who has struggled a bit after the Philly series scored the winning goal. Caps lead series 2-1.
