Game Recap: Bruins vs Islanders

by timmorrison23 on Nov 17, 2009 12:06 AM EST in Game Recaps

What began as a pretty solid night for the Bruins certainly did not end that way, as the Bruins suffered a crushing loss to the Islanders 4-1 at the TD Garden. The Bruins and Islanders both played a pretty solid 1st period with both teams getting some solid goal scoring chances. The Islanders took the lead 6 minutes into the period. After a crucial offensive zone turn over by the Bruins Matt Moulson cashed in on a feed by Jack Hillen for the 1-0 lead. The Bruins had a great chance to make their mark on the game early with a 5-3 power play, however as the case has been lately they were only able to manage 5 shots on net during their 2 man advantage. After the 1st period the Islanders led 1-0.

The 2nd period started out strong for the Bruins, as they buzzed and created many solid scoring chances. After Blake Wheeler, Patrice Bergeron, and David Krejci were all turned aside by "The Pride of UMass Lowell" Dwayne Roloson, Daniel Paille was finally able to cash in. With David Krejci working the puck strongly against John Tavares, Paille snuck to the net and tucked in a backhand off a the dish by Krejci. Unfortunately for the Bruins the lead didn't last long. With the 2nd period winding down, Tuukka Rask handled the puck behind the net, he tried to pass it up the boards to Zdeno Chara, however the puck bounced right to RIchard Park, he fed Matt Moulson in front for his 2nd goal of the night and a 2-1 Islander lead.

The 3rd period went much as the 2nd did. Only 2 minutes into the 3rd the Islanders and John Tavares struck again. John Tavares fired the puck on net, as it went towards it deflected off Matt Hunwick to put the Islanders up 3-1. With just under a minute left in the game Trent Hunter would put the exclamation point on the win for the Islanders and make it 4-1.

My 3 Stars of the Night

1)Dwayne Roloson - he was very solid and made big stops when he needed to.

2) Richard Park - he had 3 helpers tonight and was around the puck seemingly all night.

3) David Krejci - looked fantastic tonight, the lone bright spot for the Bruins, was flying all over the ice.

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Nov 17, 2009 11:10 AM EST reply actions

David Krejci third star over Moulson?

stupid fool homer

by greg122 on Nov 17, 2009 12:10 PM EST reply actions

on the other hand, you’re a shitty troll.

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Nov 17, 2009 12:46 PM EST up reply actions

Easy, Corny.

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by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Nov 17, 2009 4:45 PM EST up reply actions

I understand people wanting to troll (and that is exactly what he was doing here and a couple other spots) but at least put a little effort in, sheesh.

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Nov 17, 2009 4:51 PM EST up reply actions

The best part about this game besides the Krejci-Paille goal was the Player spotlight on Byron Bitz: A math nerd from Cornell whose favorite book growing up was The Hobbit.

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Nov 17, 2009 1:34 PM EST reply actions

That was a brutal game. Unacceptable.

by Eric B on Nov 17, 2009 3:21 PM EST reply actions

krejci did dick last night

have you no shame garden homers?

by greg122 on Nov 17, 2009 5:02 PM EST reply actions

He had an assist and played well, which is good since he’s been pretty off recently.

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Nov 17, 2009 5:12 PM EST up reply actions

That is better than others on the team.

by Eric B on Nov 18, 2009 9:23 AM EST up reply actions

He had an assist.

Point is a point

by 13_Legion on Nov 17, 2009 5:14 PM EST up reply actions

I only saw the 1st period, so I can’t really say whether or not Krejci deserve much praise. Timmy probably felt that he should at least have one Bruin in the 3 stars (although by most accounts, no one in black & gold looked good.)

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by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Nov 17, 2009 5:19 PM EST up reply actions

They didn’t.

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Nov 17, 2009 5:34 PM EST up reply actions

my reasoning......

SOC you are exactly right. I am not going to put 3 Islanders on the board for my 3 stars since this is after all a Bruins blog. And I certainly would put Park and Roloson ahead of Moulson for the Islanders. David Krejci was far and away the best Bruin on the ice during this game, granted that isn’t saying much on the heels of a 4-1 loss to an inferior team.

by timmorrison23 on Nov 18, 2009 10:03 AM EST reply actions

Why inferior?

6-2-2 in their last 10 games. Pulled themselves out of an early whole and tied for second in the Atlantic Division (granted, three teams are tied for second and two for first).

Better team won Monday night, no sense in us kidding ourselves.

by 13_Legion on Nov 18, 2009 10:20 AM EST up reply actions

early hole

meaning the start to the season

by 13_Legion on Nov 18, 2009 10:20 AM EST up reply actions

Yeah, this Tavares kid is pretty alright.

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Nov 18, 2009 10:28 AM EST up reply actions

Inferior.......

Even with the Bruins injuries they still should beat a team like the Islanders. That’s not to say that the Islanders aren’t a good young team with a lot of upside, clearly they have made some good decisions with Tavares, and Okposo. But they aren’t on the same level as the Bruins, despite the 4-1 loss Monday night.

by timmorrison23 on Nov 18, 2009 4:42 PM EST reply actions

I dunno...

with the play as of late, perhaps we’re not on The Islanders level. They have a team that is hungry, that wants to play a full 60 minute night after night. I hate writing that, but I hate watching it more. I have to take a step back, but The B’s aren’t showing me much as of late and that can’t be blamed on injuries. :(

by j3rockstar on Nov 18, 2009 5:37 PM EST up reply actions

When the Islanders lose they usually get points. On paper the B’s are a much better team, but if you go by how the teams are playing now, the Islanders are the better team.

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by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Nov 18, 2009 5:42 PM EST up reply actions