Greatest Moment of the 2010-11 season: Thomas vs. Seguin

by Dave Carignan on Aug 30, 2011 11:30 AM EDT in 2010-11 Player Report Cards

Today's pair of moments come courtesy of the Eastern Conference Finals against Tampa Bay. The kid Tyler Seguin shows what everyone thought he was made of and well, TIm Thomas shows us all for the hundreth time what he is made of.

Game four in Boston, Tim Thomas makes an absolutely ridiculous save on Lightning winger and hated foe Steve Downie. Defenceman Eric Brewer intentionally shoots wide of Thomas off the boards right onto Downie's stick. Downie tries to one time the puck past the Thomas' right post when out of nowhere the man known as Tank performs grand larceny. It was one of the many five star saves Thomas made all season. If there was a reason to call the police it wouldn't be for the Zdneo Chara incident, but for Thomas robbing Downie of his pride.

Honorable mention goes to Dennis Seidenburg for cleaning out Martin St. Louis in front of Thomas' crease.

Tim Thomas save of the year on Downie 5/23/11 1080p HD (via dafoomie)

Rookie Tyler Seguin came to life after the loss off Patrice Bergeron for a portion of round three. In game two out of no where the kid tore apart Dwayne Roloson and the rest of the Lightning squad for two goals and two assists. Seguin had a couple of key games in this series but cooled off soon after. However without the effort and charisma that he brought into that game alone, it is hard to believe that the Bruins would be called champions today.

Tyler Seguin scores 2 goals, 2 assists in 2nd playoff game 5/17/11 (via dafoomie)

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What was the better moment?

3 Tim Thomas' save on Steve Downie in game five.

221 votes

6 Tyler Seguin's 4 points in game 2 vs Tampa Bay

127 votes

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Battle of the (tampa) Bay Backbreakers? I like it.

Tyler’s breakaways are fun to watch.

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Aug 30, 2011 12:06 PM EDT reply actions

The save. Not even close.

by Arenacale on Aug 30, 2011 12:29 PM EDT reply actions

Agreed. All Timmy all the time.

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by SkateHitShoot on Aug 30, 2011 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Seguin’s breakaways are awesome and would beat some of the others, but I don’t think this one is that close.

The save by Thomas was amazing and pure robbage. Downie’s reaction was pure shock.

by TCL40 on Aug 30, 2011 12:45 PM EDT reply actions

SAVE BY THOMAS!

HOCKEY TEMPER!

by Losted125 on Aug 30, 2011 1:06 PM EDT reply actions

Had to go with Timmy for obvious reasons.

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Aug 30, 2011 1:36 PM EDT reply actions

Watched the Seguin vid first

See, I wanted to give the kid a fair shake. So I watched his highlight reel first. And man he’s got some great skill. I mean he isn’t ever gonna be Crosby Ovechkin. But he’s go wheels. Sweet Jaysus he’s got wheels.

But Thomas’s save . . . I mean. That’s one of those saves you maybe see twice in your life.

Nothin personal kid. I’m looking forward to watching you be awesome against the Habs for the rest of your career.

Sometimes glass glitters more than diamonds because it has more to prove.

by Kungfuguy on Aug 30, 2011 2:11 PM EDT reply actions