Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Blackbirdies!

          I would like to apologize to my readers for not blogging the past couple of games over the weekend, unfortunately I had to work all day on both days and just didn't have the energy to watch the replay on DVR, but anyways I'm back
          Supposedly I missed a couple of good games, a 1-0 loss to the Rangers who have been on fire as of late, also which Hendrik Lundqvist won that game single handed making 26 saves.  Then on Sunday a 2-1 victory over the Flyers who are 1st in the East and hasn't lost a game in regulation in the previous ten games, and with that victory clinched a playoff spot.  So the playoff beard begins now!
           Let's get to tonight's game versus the Blackhawks.  Not really paying much attention to LAST years Stanley Cup champion this year I really had no clue who their goalie was or how good he really is.  I mean we all know Toews, Sharp, Kane, Hossa, Keith but nobody really realized that this kid, Corey Crawford, was this good.  He made some GREAT saves early in this game keeping the Blackhawks in the game. Up until half way through the 2nd when Chara scored to make it 1-0, Crawford was unbelievable.  About 2 minutes after the Chara goal another defense man scored for the Bruins to make it 2-0, Boychuk.  Both goals were deflected in by Chicago players.  On the other side of the ice Timmy T got the start for the Bruins and also played a great game making key saves on what could of been turning points for the Blackhawks.
          One player in particular stood out to me in this game, Patrice Bergeron, after 2 periods he had 7 shots on net, 7 face-offs won, and was a +2 with 13 minutes of ice time.  He really was all over the place and I would say 5 of the 7 shots were good quality shots.  The defense played a good game in front of Thomas making sure that Timmy wasn't in a position where he couldn't make the save, also not letting the Blackhawks get too many scoring chances.  Since that New Jersey game this defense has been really really good.  The Bruins won this game 3-0 on a 3rd period goal by Horton who made a nifty move to get Crawford to make the first move and give Horton a wide open net.  Thomas ended the night with his ninth shutout of the season making 32 saves.  Crawford did have a good game as well making 31 saves on 34 shots.
           It was pretty noticeable that their legs were gone half way through the 2nd period and I realize that the Blackhawks played a tough, hard fought game last night against the Red Wings and went into overtime to win the game, but no excuses, they need every point they can get to stay in the playoff hunt, especially in the Western Conference.

On a side note the Bruins did not have 1 power play tonight, but killed 2.

3rd Star = Bergeron
2nd Star = Chara
1st Star = Thomas

 Disappointment = N/A

Till Nest Time
The B's Knees        
        

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