Bruins fall to Hurricanes in OT
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on May 6, 2009 11:06 PM EDT
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The Bruins managed to take the Hurricanes to overtime, but ultimately the Bruins were outplayed by the Carolina Hurricanes on the road tonight and fell 3-2 . A combination of the Bruins' carelessness with the puck and untimely penalties lead to all three goals for Carolina tonight.
The Bruins opened the scoring 8:43 into the game when Milan Lucic collected a rebound from a shot by Dennis Wideman in front of the net, kicked the puck to his stick and tucked the puck past Cam Ward to give the B's the early 1-0 lead.
With Michael Ryder in the box for interference, the Hurricanes were able to sound the Whale horn for the first time this series. Joe Corvo chipped the puck into the zone and Eric Staal was able to gather the puck behind the net and skate out front to beat Tim Thomas for the equalizer with 3:11 left in the second period.
Carolina pulled ahead just 49 second later when Phil Kessel lost an edge, creating a 3 on 2 for the Hurricanes. Jussi Jokinen, Scott Walker, and Sergei Samsonov broke in and Samsonov's wrister found the back of the net for the 2-1 Carolina lead.
The Bruins tied up it at 2-2 with 10:57 left in the third period when Chuck Kobasew's shot from the right circle deflected off Mark Recchi's right leg in front of the net.
Jussi Jokinen got the game winner for the Hurricanes 2:48 into overtime after Zdeno Chara's clearing pass was picked off by Tuomo Ruutu. Ruutu passed the puck to Sergei Samsonov, who put a back hand shot on goal that created a rebound and an open net for Jokinen to ice the game for the Hurricanes.
Notes:
- Carolina out-shot the B's 41-23.
- Andrew Ference left the game with an injury. If Ference can't play in Game 3, I am advocating for the Bruins to call up Johnny Boychuk. The Bruins have struggled moving the puck out of their own zone in this series and I don't think Shane Hnidy is the guy to solve that problem. Give the kid a shot.
- Carolina blocked 16 shots.
- Scott Walker registered 9 hits for the Hurricanes.
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Really frustrating to see them tonight. Savard’s goalie interference on Ward was avoidable and unnecessary, and killed that power play opportunity. Ryder’s interference probably wouldn’t have been called if he hadn’t extended his arms, but he pretty much gave the refs no choice when he came up high.
no
They’re down 2-1 in a seven game series.
If they take game 4, it’s a 3-game series with home ice advantage.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on May 7, 2009 7:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Let's hope.
Yeah, it’s not panic time yet. Must win tomorrow night though. It will make or break the series. Still sticking to my belief that they’d split these games though. They might just squeak one out though, I don’t think they’ll dominate.
Big If
Certainly possible, but the RBC Center will be rockin and the Canes have outplayed the B’s the last two games. In 06 we told the Devils “we’re not the Rangers” This year we’re telling the B’s “we’re not the Canadiens”. Canes in 6.
by ncbuff_caniac on May 7, 2009 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Different Team
Yes, it is a 7 game series and only 3 games have been played so far, but Bruins fans, you have to admit, the Canes are a much different team than they were during the regular season. They aren’t the same team that got swept 4-0.
The Canes have a lot of respect for the Bruins, but I don’t think the feeling was mutual, at least when the series started and the Canes got beat 4-1 in the 1st game. The Bruins will need to change their mindset if they want to win Friday.
I bet the feeling is mutual now.
As a Canes fan, I’ve become accustomed to seven game series. Seems like it is our lot in life. I expect this too will go Seven, so the angst will return to our side soon. But boy did last night feel good.
By the way, has Chara figured out yet how to untie the pretzel into which Samsonov twisted him?
by DidJussiThat? on May 7, 2009 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions
The Canes fans’ Rodney Dangerfield complex is getting old.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on May 7, 2009 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions
And Canes fans would love for the whinning to stop about hockey succeeding in the south
stop pouting and man up, its hockey……..
Overall success?
I think Carolina has proven to be the exception to the rule.
You and the Stars. Am I wrong? My cousin used to work for the Thrashers, and just said it was always bleak.
I dont know… I believe the Atlanta market wants the owners to find someone to play along with Kovi. They made a bad decision when they fired Hartley.
I was at a Canes game in Atlanta few years ago and what followed told me that hockey could survive there. I was cheering for both teams since I had just moved down to Atl from Raleigh, NC and didnt really want to piss anyone off, but best laid plans dont work out that way sometimes. I was behind these two older couples and while one couple was fine with me being behind them, the others were not. So eventhough I cheered win the Thrashers had a good hit or whatever, but everytime I cherred for the Hurricanes, the woman in front of me gave me a scowl. Long story short, the Canes won and when the lady got up to leave she turned around to me and said " I hope you have trouble getting home" I was stunned but the kicker was is that she was about 100 years old… I looked at my friend and then we looked down the esle to where here husband was and he shot us the bird… I laughed my ass off and said those are the type of fans Atlanta needs. So give them a few more years for Atl to catch hockey fever.
Tampa Bay’s mistake this year was to sell the team to those idiots, so I have no idea whats going to happen there and Im sure Vincent may want out.
Florida started off strong and I thought they were going to make more of an impact there, but they’ve won a cup and I give all of Stanley Cup winners respect.
There are obvious a couple of western conf teams struggling, but Im one that agrees that hockey needs to be everywhere and I look forward to the day when we hear of players coming out of Lizard Lick, NC and being a great hockey player.
It’s about developing a hockey culture and I think Carolina is on the right track. I think one of the things that benefited the Canes was that they went to a market where there was no other major league sports so they are the only team in town. They have also shown a commitment to putting a winning team on the ice. You can’t say the same things about Atlanta or Phoenix.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on May 7, 2009 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Totally Agree....
…..Although I want to give Atlanta more of a chance but Phoenix on the other hand…WTF, how can they not be able to build a team…..???
No other major league?
If you mean professional major league, you’re correct. If you mean no major league in general, you can’t get much more major league than the ACC in basketball and to a lesser extent in football. I’ve lived in Denver (when the Broncos were going to Super Bowls)and Chicago (when the Bulls were winning NBA championships) and they have nothing on the ACC exposure and pressure. I know it is different in Boston where the ACC is irrelevant, but down here it is major league.
In some ways you are correct, however. Karmanos’ and Rutherford’s brilliance was in choosing a market where they could serve to unify the existing sports fan base around a new team in a market which had no direct pre-existing connections to some other franchise. They have also shown that they know how to put a winning product on the ice. After all the Canes have won one Stanley cup and played for another and been to the playoffs at least two more times since relocating to NC eleven years ago.
by ncbuff_caniac on May 7, 2009 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Many don't understand, but good point....
I thought about bringing up the points you were making regarding the ACC frenzy especially in the Triangle but everytime I try to explane it all I get is the “you dont know real sports” routine.
I get the popularity of college hoops down there. I’m just saying that they went to a market where there weren’t already 3 of the big 4 sports teams in town to compete for the fans’ eyes and dollars.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on May 7, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I know...
…and thats the other reason why i didnt bother going down that road, but teams like Duke or UNC could give some of the hockey clubs in Canada a run for their money on who has more fans. The Triangle loves sports plain and simple and thank goodness it was the NHL that came to town because I doubt a major basketball club could make it that atmosphere.
So thats the part that I think ncbuff was making about the smart gamble that has been paying off for the front office and owners for the Canes.
Nope, not Rodney Dangerfield at all, as a mater of fact, as a Canes fan I get real tired of hearing other fans say how the NHL is out to keep the Canes from winning becasue we’re a “small market”.
I just think that the Bruins, after sweeping the Canes during the regular season and sweeping Montreal in the 1st round, expected the same regular season Canes to show up….and are now finding out that they really need to tighten up their game or risk being eliminated a lot sooner than they expected.
No argument there
Help us stop that.
I’m tired of hearing things like, “Doesn’t hockey get in the way of the NASCAR series?”, which was from a Leaf’s fan.
If you hear, “The ‘Canes? Don’t they only watch {insert some purported southern thing here} down there?”. Answer them and say, “Not really”.
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Frustration from Thomas could sign the end of the Bruins run...
Just after Jussi J. chipped in the rebound to end game 3 in overtime, Thomas almost threw his stick out of pure frustration like Marty B did back in game 4 of the 1st series. An even a closer look shows that he came close to slashing a Carolina player who had momentum and was skating around the crease(not thru it.) Im not saying it would have been intentional but the signs are clear that with Carolina adjusting their game and adding speed, Boston is on the verge of going on vacation sooner then they thought back when they finished off the Canadians in 4.
Boston will come out strong on Friday but look for even more bad turnovers and penalties from the Bruins. They need to find their legs to get back into the series.
Carolina, as mentioned, have at least found a way to get away from the defensive pairings and create quality chances…SPEED and I believe they will continue in that direction.
If you watched the Bruins on a regular basis, you would know that Thomas gets pissed whenever he lets a goal in (including sometimes in practice). I don’t see this as a warning sign. That is just Timmmy.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on May 7, 2009 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions
I watch all hockey teams and try to learn as much about them as possible. Boston is one of the teams I enjoy following and they have a team full of names that are recognizable down to the forth line.
I suggest you to pay close attentiton to Canes player passing in front of Timmmy because his wind-up looks a bit more than him just being pissed at goal going in. His frustration is minor compared to the B’s growing defensive issues.
We'll just have to see how Friday pans out.
As you say, the defensive hicups are much more of a concern to me.
Thomas’ reaction, not so much. He really does act like that all the time, I don’t mind it.
Agreed
I may be a fan of the Hurricanes but Im and even bigger fan of the NHL and the game of hockey. I want to see great skating coupled with great scoring opportunities.
Here is the big prediction, the team that wins this series will go on to the Stanley Cup finals. It doesn’t matter who wins in between the Caps/Pens series because the team that comes out on top won’t have any legs left.
Bruins win in 6 srsly heres why...
Last night the B’s showed how to make dumb decisions which they have leanred from and will not make anymore of them. Carolinas first goal came from first a dumb penalty and a free “here ya go” turnover by Montador. That was unfortunate for the B’s but very fortunate for Canes. Next Carolina goal, came from yet again another “here ya go” turnover with a seemingly Squirt B type play from Kessel where he just flat out fell on a simple crossover.
The B’s will not make those mistakes because simply for the fact they won’t let themselves. Therefore, last night was the last time Canes win in this series. Bring on the Pens!
Let’s not forget about Chara’s “here ya go” on the game winner.
Who says that it will be the Pens that advance? Last time I checked the Caps were leading that series.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on May 7, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
No kidding
Take a look at the pic at the top of this page….
Thats a face that is tired and wants to go on vacation
Interesting....
So the Carolina Hurricanres dont have any talent and they were lucky enough that the Bs gave them games 2 and 3…. REALLY…..? I wonder if there are any real hockey fans that pull for the Bs….??? I know the blog writter here is a fan of the NHL but you, Ljcav7788 are an ass clown.
simple
My thoughts are simply for explaining the B’s have been their own worst enemy. Game 1, pressure on the B’s. Why? Because they were expected to come out rusty and face the hot Canes. The b’s answered. Game 2, strategy for the Canes. Play your best now or forget this and lets go home. Canes win a dominant showing against a B’s team who did not feel the need to play hard after a 1 game advantage. Game 3, Unforced errors. Now Im a fan of the NHL and a fan of reality. The B’s have more talent than the Canes. end of story and end of series. Please tell me that I’m wrong Mrs. Bogart
I've already said plenty...
I’ve given the Bs their kudos and in a previous post have identified that they have four lines of recognizable names and talent. No question about it, Boston has a great team and great players, one of which, Aaron Ward is one my favorite NHL players and believe he will become a Stanley Cup champ as a coach someday.
You already know that youre wrong about the Canes strategy for game 2. The Canes countered the Bs lines with speed and creating space. The Bs have not found a response yet as we all could tell by viewing game 3, but Im looking forward to tonights game to see what’s going to happen.
My thoughts are that the Bs will certainly come out stronger then the left on Wednesday, but they will continue to have defensive breakdowns, leading to turnovers,odd man rushes and ultimatly Carolina Hurricane goals.
Its nice to know you are a fan or the NHL and reality, but you might be dreaming with the result being your worst nightmare. And that reminds me, Mrs. Bogart wanted to know what kind of cookies would you like to go with your warm gladd of milk. Now run back to bed….hehehe
Aaron Ward has said that he wants to get into broadcasting after hockey. I believe he was a journalism at Michigan. He is great in the weekly segments he does for Toucher & Rich (a morning show in Boston).
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on May 8, 2009 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions
I still fail to see carolina countering the B’s. Unforced errors are not created.
18 years of playing hockey and watching puck bounces in the others favor leads me to believe the Canes have been fortunate but I still do not see any domination.
tonights game is the one that will be the tell all and I believe its going to be a dominant showing of the B’s talent. Good luck Carolina, your gonna need it. And Mrs. Bogart get back to the kitchen and fix me dinner after you iron my clothes
How are the Bruins going to counter the speed of the Canes? “We don’t need know sticking luck” but the Bs are going to have to find their legs or you will see total domination.
I heard that before game 3, so its game 4 that is the tell all… oh, good to know….???
You have me there, I have only been playing hockey for 12 years.
Mrs Bogart had a question about the ironing you needed, she said you only had skirts and you know you were sent to bed without dinner, now go pee and get back in bed.
Hehehehehehehe
All in all as hockey fans, I think we have more in common then we would both let on to believe.
I love hockey….
I hate that I wasnt introduced to hockey sooner….
I love that when I played first hockey scrimmage I didnt know how to stop but it didnt matter
Did I mention I love Hockey….!!!!
Ward is the real deal
I didn’t know who Aaron Ward was before he was dressed in the black and gold. But he, if anyone, deserves a head coaching job in the future. he is very well spoken and knowledgable. He never creates drama and is definitely a team player. Perfect combo if you ask me.
Oh?
Excuse me, but I sort of thought Boston would have received a glimmering of the message after game 2 on their ice. If they weren’t able to learn from their mistakes before game 3, what chance is there that game 4 will be different. The Hurricanes are an up-and-down sort of team, but right now they’re up, and likely to stay that way until they raise the Cup again. If Boston turned over the puck once or twice last night, them’s the breaks. More often than not, the winning team is not the one that had the most good moves, but the one that made the least bad ones. Of course, the Hurricanes will continue to encourage Boston in that direction, and who can blame us if we happen to score on one or two of those opportunities.
Honestly?
You’re saying the team was luckier, yeah, pretty much.
The Bruins play in Game 3 was much better than Game 2, no way around that (first of all, we managed to score).
I will admit that many of the things I thought wouldn’t happen in this series have, namely quick succession goals by Carolina (last night).
However, I do believe that a piss poor pass by Montador, and Kessel forgetting how to skate, will not happen again, at least not in that same situation.
I think we will squeak away with a win tomorrow.
Might end up being another game like last night. I thought we were on our way to a 1-0 final.
The Bruins play in Game 3 was much better than Game 2, no way around that (first of all, we managed to score).
I’m not sure I would agree with that. I thought the Bruins played a more complete game in Game 2, but Cam Ward was standing on his head. Outside of the first period, the Bruins didn’t play well last night.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on May 7, 2009 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe a bit of rose colored glasses on my part...
but I was at Game 2, and there was little I felt positive about. Maybe as we were leading for a while, it seems we’re doing better, but they managed to pass last night at least, and Carolina’s neutral zone trap didn’t seem to be working as well.
quick succession goals are what the Canes are known for… why would that not follow into this series?
by packpigskinfan25 on May 7, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I know you guys got lighting shots.
What I meant was another game with a goal scored with .2 seconds left, or two goals in 90 seconds of a game 7.
You’re good, but lightning of that calibur striking twice so soon? I just didn’t see it happening.
Technically, it hasn’t.
You've made a mistake....
BS….and thats why the Bs are going to lose in 5
You need to look at the Hurricanes history because what you are hoping is luck is the difference between the Canes and many of their opponents and that is that the Canes dont give up when there is ONE second left of the clock.
Boston gave up last night before OT even started, they tried in vein to do something at the start of OT but they fell flat and Cam Ward took care of business.
Dude
The B’s had 3 excellent scoring chances in a dominant showing in the OT. Carolina seriously got lucky. How can you not see it. Lucic had a 1 on 0 after tooling canes D. Savard had 2 shots he does not miss. Kudos to Cam Ward! But again that was only 2 minutes worth of OT.
Dude...I like that..
Boston looked awesome for the first few moments of OT but you can look at Chara’s face and know that that rush was going to end.
When will you face the fact that Carolina isn’t lucky per se, they are a strong team that never gives up and shows up on the score sheet.
another thing....
Do you really think it was a no goal in game 2 with .2 seconds left in the 2nd period when Chad’s goal was called off? ….Really? Im afraid you are kidding yourself.
Srsly no
You cannot just say that without any reason. Its like saying “the economy will be great in June.” Prepare to be dominated Canes.
You are funny....
The only way the Bs are going to have a chance at being dominate in tonights game is if they have come up with an answer to the speed that canes have been creating in the neutral zone.
My Canes in 5 is a reflection of my gut feeling on the game and what I’ve seen so far. Boston going to have to do something and all Im saying is that it maybe a little too late.
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