Tim Thomas recorded his first shut out of the season, completing a 2-0 blanking of the Vancouver Canucks. Thomas made 39 saves, including a 14 save third period. The Bruins where badly outplayed for the majority of the second and all of the third period where they failed to muster even a single shot on goal. 13 of Boston’s measly 19 shots came in the first period which saw the Bruins Jump out to a two goal lead, both coming on the power play which continues to improve. Glen Murray scored on a 5-3 just 19 seconds into the first penalty, with an absolute laser beam which found its way just under the cross bar from the left point position, Vancouver goalie Dany Sabourin (0-7 in his NHL career) did not stand a chance, as the puck was in and out of the net before he had time to react.
The Bruins Penalty killing was superb last night, killing off all six Vancouver power plays, including three in the final fifteen minutes of the last frame.
The team showed some resilience, being able to hold onto a third period lead is something that has punished the Bruins this season, and last night looked like it was going to be simply a matter of time before the puck went in the net (of course Boston was the benefactor of two quick whistles that eliminated two Vancouver goals, including one with less than a second left.). At least we can say that the Bruins will keep you on the edge of your seat, that is not always a good thing, but it sure is entertaining when they come out on top.
The fruit salad lines continued last night, with Kermit… I mean Dave Lewis, juggling as if we where still in October, and Barnum and Bailey where still ruling Causeway street. Not sure what has sparked the act of juggling, although it work in Ottawa, last nights lack of offense in the second and third periods should be more than enough reason to stop the juggling act. This is just one more thing to throw into the column labeled “Lewis what the hell are you doing?” which I am sure has been the subject of at least one email from Peter C.
Next game, Saturday against the HABS, This time somebody better cover that Samsinov guy, WHY CAN’T WE GET PLAYERS LIKE THAT?
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Sammy is too hit or miss. There was talk of him even being traded out of MTL after he went to the 4th line. I am not too worried..his 2 goals vs them the last time were a fluke...
also..what is w/19 shots?! I can't get this team. Less than 20 in one game..42 in the next..WTF?!
It was unclear to me whether the bruins were intentionally just giving up their offence so they could play defence, or they were simply playing terrible hockey.
I don't konw which one is worse
MTL will move the puck a hell of a lot better than Vancouver did, so the Bruins better get their offensive act together or they are going to be sunk.
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