8 Golden Points: Game 2 vs Lightning

Bruins 4 - Lightning 1


8 Golden Points:


1.) There were some whispers that Rask would get the start, but Handsome Ralph (Julien) went right back with Thomas last night.  Lightning fans probably threw up in there mouth a little bit when Thomas pulled out a deja vous moment and robbing Malone with a diving paddle save.  Thomas made 26 saves and the only goal he let up was to fellow Catamount alum St. Louis on a break-away.

2.) In my expert opinion, Marchand has been the best player to start the season.  He collected 2 assists last night and had many opportunities to net a few goals.  The Gnat has not slowed down one bit from last season, through the preseason, and now to start the season.  Along with showing off offensively, he put on a tutorial (take notes Downie) on how to be a agitator. He did a great job all night frustrating the Lightning (St. Louis for one).

3.) Not to be outdone by his fellow youngster, Seguin has been the second best player to start the season.  His confidence is through the roof right now, 3 points in 2 games.  Not only is he showing up on the score sheet, but his overall play and "compete level" has significantly improved from last year.

3.) As I mentioned a month or so ago, Lucic plays with a lot of emotion.  He usually uses it in a positive manner, but we see him once in awhile throw a slash out of frustration.  We saw that last night.  One of the times Hedman did fall down like his name was Suppan, but Looch has to keep his cool.

4.) Downie again shows why I absolutely despise him.  I understand his role, most teams have one of him.  His job is to get under the other team's skin and hopefully goat them into doing something stupid.  The difference is, he's a bitch.  He engages in a little patty-cake with Chara, but then turns to the ref when Chara smacks him in the face.  Marchand's a gnat, but he at least will stand up for himself.

5.) McQuaid made his season debut last night.  Yeah, he gets his own point.  When you rock a mullet and look to rock opponents faces on the reg, you earn ample Golden Spokes press.  I nearly jumped through the roof when I thought McQuaid had scored.  Unfortunately, that thief Paille stole it from him.  Jerk.

6.) I'm not quite sure why the Lightning aren't getting more press.  They have Lecavalier, St Louis and Stamkos: three of the best players in the entire league.  Great win against a championship caliber team.

7.) The power-play didn't cash in, but you cannot deny it looked a hell of a lot better than anything we've seen in a LONG time.  There was a lot of movement, plenty of shots and opportunities, and I wasn't screaming my head off at the TV.  I thought the second unit was particular impressive.  They were flying all over the place.  Now that's what I like to see.  They need to start finishing though.

8.) Return of Jack and Brick!!!  Best way to enjoy a game... actually be there.  Next best way to enjoy the game, NESN with Jack and Brick.  If you disagree you probably would also tell me white mint chocolate chip is better than green.  Preposterous.

Next up: Western Conference foe, Colorado Avalanche (0-1-0).