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[CaptainLaddie]

SO CLOSE

[redsoxedmunds24]

Good pressure early just gotta keep at it and they'll start going in before to long. Montreal seems to be flying around hopefully they get a little winded and slow down before the end of the period.

[HCMarvel]

So as someone completely new to this sport...is it a good thing that they have had so many shots at a goal but haven't gotten one in yet? Is that considered a good sign or bad because you don't always get clean shots and you need to make it when you do?

[TheShynessClinic]

So as someone completely new to this sport...is it a good thing that they have had so many shots at a goal but haven't gotten one in yet? Is that considered a good sign or bad because you don't always get clean shots and you need to make it when you do?

It means they are getting chances, which is a good thing. It means that the opposing goalie is playing well, which is a bad thing. It's still early though. Time will tell.

[headly]

Julien has to take Murray off the top line if he wants to win this game. Between Savard's cycling and Lucic's bruising, they need someone that can move around and take the shots.

[RedOctober3829]

Good start. Keep firing pucks on Price and getting quality shifts. Both teams look amped early.

[Marbleheader]

Fuck, one of these chances has to result in a goal

[headly]

FUCK, another whiff by Murray and Price gets back up in time to rob Savard

[BigSoxFan]

Hate to be too negative but this already has the look of being "one of those nights". Hope I'm wrong.

[Frank Malzone's Calzone]

Well, at least Kessel is flying which should bode well for Bruins.

Stupid question: Why did the NHL change the the home teams to wearing their old road unifroms at home and the old home ones on the road? Visually, to me, having watched a bunch of Bruins games in the 80s, it seems like this game is being played at the garden, not the forum (thinking in an 80s mindset; yeaj I know this is the bell centre though obviously).

[NYCSox]

Getting a lot of chances so far.

[TheShynessClinic]

The Bruins are outplaying the FUCK out of Montreal. THEY WILL WIN THIS GAME

[neil]

Insane atmosphere for this game. Pretty fun game to watch so far too.

[shawnrbu]

First PP for Boston.

[Exile]

It has seemed like part of Claude's strategy was to punish Montreal's defensemen physically throughout this series in the hopes that they would wear down. So far tonight the Hab's D-men are playing quick, stand em up hockey.
The Bruin's are going to get precious few chances tonight.
They MUST convert.

[jsinger121]

Let's get one on the Power Play.

[WayneHousieHOF]

Bruins look like the better team right now.

[Camanda]

Edwards: "And on they go. [ref whistle] No, they don't."

[redsoxedmunds24]

Power Play. Lets take the crowd out of it right now while we are putting pressure on

[BigMike]

Wow, they have had about 5 really good scoring chances so far.

Is there anything scarier for a Bruins fan than the puck on Thomas' stick. The guy is a unique goalie to say the least, but with the puck on his stick he is awful.

Power play time.

LET'S Go BRUINS
LET'S Go BRUINS
LET'S Go BRUINS
LET'S Go BRUINS

[shawnrbu]

Stupid question: Why did the NHL change the the home teams to wearing their old road unifroms at home and the old home ones on the road? Visually, to me, having watched a bunch of Bruins games in the 80s, it seems like this game is being played at the garden, not the forum (thinking in an 80s mindset; yeaj I know this is the bell centre though obviously).

I think it's because team colors (Bruins would be black, Canadiens would be red) should be worn at home instead of generic white sweaters.

[patinorange]

Penalty.

Let's get to this guy.

[The Hot Corner]

It's insane how an entire playoff hockey game can get your heart rate up close to "last three outs of the World Series" level. That being said, they need to start finishing those chances, maybe a bit more willing to take the slightly awkward wrist shot instead of sputtering out in front of the net.

[Sille Skrub]

Time to tie it up...

[headly]

Ten minutes in and we see our first PP. I was thinking that the refs forgot to bring them out on the ice tonight.

Price is a beast tonight, but the b's will get something by him if they keep this pressure up

[RedOctober3829]

Bury one of these chances in the net please.

[Scoops Bolling]

Gotta love the pressure the Bruins have been able to exert. When we're in their zone, we are in control, and that's a helluva good sign. If Kessel keeps up this level of play, he's gonna be a helluva player. Also, Lucic has looked really good so far. I wasn't able to see a lot of the late season games living down here, so seeing him skating so well, passing, etc, is just plain astounding.

[redsoxedmunds24]

It's insane how an entire playoff hockey game can get your heart rate up close to "last three outs of the World Series" level. That being said, they need to start finishing those chances, maybe a bit more willing to take the slightly awkward wrist shot instead of sputtering out in front of the net.

Yup thats exactly right. Its intense from start to finish. Anyone who watches gets hooked. Its just the way it is with playoff hockey

[Scoops Bolling]

Why is Murray out there?! WHY?

[Frank Malzone's Calzone]

Bruins look like the better team right now.

But more importantly so far, Price has been the better goalie. Thomas will have to step up big starting now.

[The Hot Corner]

I miss the Whalers. I just want to say that. Go Bruins.

[octoberaroma]

Chara is a brick, nobody moves that guy.

[RedSoxinIsrael]

I can't believe I'm up at 2:30 AM watching a Bruins game (thank you channelsurfing!).

Let's go.

[RSN Diaspora]

Well, that sucked.

[Frank Malzone's Calzone]

I miss the Whalers. I just want to say that. Go Bruins.

Hey, I'm playing Brass Bonanza when the Bruins score tonight.

[Drocca]

PP #2

[headly]

Another PP. No Murray this time, Claude

[NYCSox]

Great hustle by Nokie to draw the penalty. Make them pay.

[The Hot Corner]

I'd like to see the B's adopt the Bonanza in memory of the Whale. I had a Brass yearning on Saturday night.

[jsinger121]

Another chance to to even this score. Nice job Noki

[Scoops Bolling]

Good boy nokie!

[redsoxedmunds24]

These fans are pretty funny. Anytime a Bruin even taps a Canadien they are yelling for the whistle.

[patinorange]

That's a bit of a break. Surprised he called that one.

[Exile]

Could have been a dive call there. Markov didn't alter his movement that much.

[WayneHousieHOF]

Like the passing, but the B's need to get a body in front of the net.

[jsinger121]

Muzz getting pushed around. He's cooked.

[kenneycb]

So hopefully the corpse of Glen Murray died right there.

[redsoxedmunds24]

"and the crowd apparently hasnt seen a hip check in a few years"

[Mystic Merlin]

I love the way the Bruins are playing right now.

They'll get theirs.

[esaslaw]

The Forum looks so different from the last time I watched a hockey game at this time of year.