The Bruins are in a win one on the road and win it all situation that I find appealing. If they had won the other night, and come home and lost tomorrow, then they have to win again in a hostile environment. A little taller order no? Not that game 7 isn’t going to be the hostile of the hostile, but the Bruins have been a great road team all year, and I like their chances in game 7 on the road again. But, I am getting ahead of myself aren’t I? There is the little matter of tomorrow night.
The Bruins return to Causeway Street facing elimination at the hands of a team they have handled quiet nicely on friendly ice. Vancouver will be looking to end it all, and will need their best effort to do so. Friday night’s contest was a fairly even affair which the Canucks won by staying persistent on offense, and shutting down the Boston Power Play. Boston needs to do a better job of scoring on the PP, and generating more 5 on 5 chances while they are at it. I am not sure if I made up the nickname or not, but I’ve taken to calling Claude Julien The Mule for his stubbornness, and his want to stick to a plan, almost to a fault. Why Campbell was on the first PP unit the other night is beyond me. Also, the Kid needed more than the 5 minutes or so of ice he got. If they are to have a chance, he may need to think outside the box a bit more.
As for my feelings on the matter? Well, I think you know where I stand. This is a team of destiny. They have faced adversity all year long by getting themselves behind in games, and they’ve been behind in 2 series these playoffs. They stopped the Canadiens dead in their tracks, and the Tampa series felt a lot like it was swinging the Bolts way until Boston stopped them cold too. I know they are frustrating at times, but in the end, I think they will get the job done. Believe.
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