I was unable to really watch the two weekend games. Some might say that's fortunate. I was fairly upset that Timmy started both games, I was hoping to see Turco start one of the two (preferably Washington). But I was also hoping a team that resembles one that won a Stanley Cup recently would know how to play with a little urgency...
I'm going to go old style of recapping this game with just some bullet points:
Bruins 1 - Lightning 6
- Don't bitch about the first goal. Yes I agree it was a kicking motion and it shouldn't have been ruled a goal, but that still doesn't excuse the lack of heart and effort the B's played with last night. FIVE other goals were scored. Bad bounces and bad calls are part of the game, suck it up and move on.
- Are you surprised Turco looked rusty?? If you thought he was going to come in and post a shutout you're smoking some funky stuff that needs to be passed this way. Before he got pulled, one goal was his fault (goal #2). The other 2 goals I don't think were his fault, especially not the third. He hasn't played a game in the NHL all friggin' year. He's going to be rusty. Get over it. We need Thomas rested more than anything right now....
- Why bring Thomas in at all? The goal is to rest Thomas. If we're going to get killed with Turco in net, so be it, what other option do we have? I have to believe the B's are going to make the playoffs. I'd rather a 7 seed with a well rested Thomas than a 2 seed with a tired Thomas. You with me? The way the B's are playing right now, we're going to need Thomas to stand on his head for us. Rest him!
- Game changer: Thornton's STUPID penalty. I'm surprised he saw ANY ice time after that. Down 2 goals, although a shitty position, isn't the end of the world...especially when you basically have 60 minutes remaining to play. You put your team down a man unnecessarily and they score yet another. Dumb dumb dumb play. He's usually a very smart player, but he let his emotions get the better of him.
- I thought Lucic had a really strong game. He used his body and strength exceptionally well. Did he have anything to show for it? No not exactly, but he created ample opportunities either for himself or others most of the night.
- The Bruins lone goal was pretty nice. I still have no idea how Caron tipped that in. The puck was shot behind him and way wide of the net. Caron keeps playing well and he has earned a spot on the first line.
- The B's need to wake up. Yeah, getting some healthy bodies back would help, but there's more going on than that. Look in the mirror and play with some pride. They've strayed away from the defensive system that has won them many games and they NEED to get back to that. Defense and toughness. Get those back ASAP and we'll be alright. If not, start booking your tee time because it's going to be an early summer. I don't golf so I'll just get my swimmies blown up and iron my banana hammock.
- Congratulations to Steve Stamkos for hitting the 50 goal mark. He's flat out nasty. It's a bit shocking that the Lightning, who could've easily played in the Stanley Cup Finals last year, aren't a playoff team. This team is full of talent. I'd be tempted to trade away St. Louis and Lecavalier. Get complimentary pieces to fit around Stamkos. I'd also make a huge play for either Bernier or Schneider.
Next Up: The tour of God's waiting room continues as they play the Florida Panthers tomorrow. The Panthers have surprised everyone and are the division leaders right now of the JV Southeast division. It would be very nice the B's came out and played tough right from the puck drop.
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