2009-2010 Bruins Highlights

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September 22, 2010

Bruins vs Habs

Montreal decided this off-season to trade goaltender Jaroslav Halak to St. Louis and all they got in return was a whole lotta Blues and boos.  On the first night of fall and the first night of the 2010-2011 season it didn't take long for the Montreal fans to turn cold on Carey Price as he let in 3 first period goals in only 5 shots.  While the B's didn't pepper the net in the opening period, I will certainly take 60% for a shooting percentage any day of the week.  While Price looked shaky in the first period, his counterpart at the other end of the rink picked up just where he left off last year.  Rask was solid through 2 periods even after letting in 2 goals late in the 2nd period.  The Habs kept knocking on the door in the 3rd but couldn't get it done.

The following are my notes/thoughts as I watched the game.  It was pretty hard to see the numbers of the players on the live feed since the quality was bad, but it was great to see the B's on the ice again.


Pregame- National Anthem audio cut out half way through and Canadiens fans started cheering loudly.  Classy.

1st Period-
Rask denies a breakaway opportunity
Horton marks his Boston debut in high fashion...scores on a wrister from face off dot and beats Price near side..just what he was brought here for.
Jordan Caron is impressive on his skates.  Also isn't afraid to give the body
Tuukka has been tested early...good control of his rebounds
Defense is shaky to start the game... down 9-3 on shots in the first 10 mins.  New pairings/communication most likely the cause
McQuaid has been solid in the corners punishing anyone who comes down there
Sauve used his speed on the rush to draw first PP
Right off the first face off of PP, puck dropped to Boychuk and he buries a slap shot from the point on a screened Price
Paile with a great rush down the left side and a drop pass to Bergeron.  Bergeron with a nice move to backhand...3 goals on 5 shots.
Second PP... never got it going..not a good PP
BRUINS UP 4-0

2nd Period-
Bruins go on PK
Great fore check by Bergeron and he forces a turnover.  On the breakaway goes backhand to forehand, slams on the brakes and puts it home.  His second of the night
Insane save by Rask on a one timer in close...full stretch to deny the opportunity.  Has been solid all night.  Really controlling the rebounds.
Price is being taken out at the 10 minute mark...9 shots on goal...4 goals allowed...ouch!
First fight of the night.  McQuaid vs Conboy- easy win for McQuaid as he takes him down.  Conboy takes a shot with his back on the ice, McQuaid answers with a big shot.. gets an extra 2.
Didn't get to see MON first goal...shorthanded
Second goal came on a 4-2... good feed from to wing and beats Rask trying for the stacked pad save
BRUINS 4-2

3rd Period
Seguin has been quiet but has looked good with strong drives to the net
Bruins on PK-Rask making a great set of saves
Horton delivered a great shift...2 big hits to Neely's delight
Bruins are having trouble getting it out of their own zone for 2 straight shifts
Bergeron has looked great in the offensive zone.  Great puck control and movement
I like Spooner more and more every time I see him.  He has great speed and isn't afraid to get right in front or in the corner.  Glad Bruins went up and grabbed him in the 2nd round this year.
Where has Blake Wheeler been? 
And there he is... hits the post on an open net.... here we go again.
FINAL BOS - 4 MON -  2

Rask was unbelievable tonight.  It is going to be very hard for Thomas to win back the starting job this year. I don't think Wheeler's name was even called until the final minute when he missed the open net.  Boychuck and Seidenberg looked pretty good.  Seguin did record an assist in his first game on the Boychuk goal.

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