The energy level thus far in the Stanley Cup Final has been incredibly enjoyable through 2 games. But let's be frank. The Canucks are much more talented a team, and the Bruins could very well be up 2-0 instead of looking for their 1st win of the series.
Tim Thomas' aggressiveness has been to blame in many circles for the game winning goals thus far, but it is also the reason the Bruins are even in the finals. i dont think there are many people who closely follow the game whoi feel Roberto Luongo has outplayed Thomas to this point.
Zdeno Chara's effort on Alex Burrow"s game winning goal was embarassing. How a 6-9 dman could be beat the way he was on that goal was flat out inexcusable. Yes, Thomas came way too far out to play the puck, but any type of physicality on Chara's part could have made that wrap-around much more diFficult.
Let's look at facts... Vancouver is much more talented. Yet, both ganmes came down to the final seconds. They say a series isn't in danger until a team loses at home. Vamcouver's 6 defenseman are much better than Boston's. But the teams are playing close games, as mistakes decided games 1 and 2. However, Boston isn't burying chances. And Thomas is outplaying Luongo.
Ryan Kesler appeared to be injured in game 2. Kevin Bieksa seems to be mentally affected by the slash of Rich Peverly. Boston's forwards, inclidong BC-natives Milan Lucic and Mark Recchi are playing inspired. Chara and Seidenberg have done a good job neutralizing the Sedin twins.
Boston needs to not panic. They are playing this series very well. But late mistakes have cost them. They need to keep playing their ganme and finish the opprtunities they're being given. Until they lose at home, this series is still wide open. And that's how every team wants to be sitting as an underdog.
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