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

by Dave Carignan on Sep 13, 2011 11:30 AM EDT in 2010-11 Player Report Cards

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 23: Tim Thomas #30 and Nathan Horton #18 of the Boston Bruins celebrate the win in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden on April 23, 2011 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Bruins defeated the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 in double overtime. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

It is no surprise at all that after these recent playoffs that there would be a Thomas and Horton moment fighting for a spot in the finals. Without the effort from this pair of heroes it is almost certain that the Bruins would be working on year forty with no Cup win. This is the playoff momant finals round, the winner moves on the face the regular season winner.

The match up between Krejci's the three winning goals and Horton's game seven winning goal wasn't even close. It just proved that the hatred for the rival Canadiens played a big part in this choice. Nathan Horton won the hearts of all of the fans in Boston and even though Krejci ripped apart the Flyers it was no match for Horton sending the Habs to the golf course nice and early.

Nathan Horton's Game 7 Winning Goal in OT, Bruins win 4-3 (via BostonSportsVids)

The match up between the two Thomas moments was a nail-biter. It was hard to choose the Downie save over the Sedin hit and vice versa. It seemed that the majority voted for the correct pick. While the hit on Henrik Sedin was well deserved, the save on Downie was ridiculous and at a key moment in that game.

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

Poll

Which is the better moment?

2 Horton's game winner in game 7

161 votes

5 Thomas' save on Steve Downie in game 5

92 votes

253 votes | Poll has closed

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Normally I love goalies, and saves, and defensive plays, too…voting Horton and not looking back.

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Sep 13, 2011 12:54 PM EDT reply actions

It’s a hard choice for me.

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Sep 13, 2011 1:18 PM EDT reply actions

As good as Thomas was and lord knows he played a huge role in the championship, I am casting my vote for the game 7 winner. Tense game, hated rivals, OT with the next round on the line-hard to beat that.

by TCL40 on Sep 13, 2011 1:30 PM EDT reply actions

oh my god! I didn’t even read the post and just voted, I was thinking of the game winner vs TB. Whoops. Heh heh.

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Sep 13, 2011 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions

you gonna eat that

by Ryan Childs on Sep 13, 2011 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Can we make this contest like Little League? Everyone gets a trophy.

by tkent on Sep 13, 2011 2:04 PM EDT reply actions

Everyone DOES get a trophy… a mini Stanely Cup!

by BobbyOrrsBastard on Sep 13, 2011 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions

that’s what they told vancouver

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by Losted125 on Sep 13, 2011 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Didn’t they already get a trophy?

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by Dave Carignan on Sep 13, 2011 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs

yes, but not a big one, as jerry j would say

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Sep 14, 2011 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Going hipster and voting Thomas…that was like a perfect synopsis of the playoffs for the B’s.

by Arenacale on Sep 13, 2011 4:54 PM EDT reply actions

Ditto

That save will live on forever as one of the greatest of all time and replayed as the quintessential highlight of the Stanley Cup run.

by AGuinness on Sep 13, 2011 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions

It was so good. that save summed up Thomas for the whole postseason: no matter how good you are, you’re not gonna beat him.

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Sep 14, 2011 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions

if thomas did not make those remarkable saves there would be no game 7. loved horty’s game winning goals too… bo bruins

by Ryan Childs on Sep 13, 2011 9:40 PM EDT reply actions

as great as Thomas’ save was, he admitted it was 90% luck. Horton’s goal in OT vs Montreal is arguably the most CLUTCH moment of the playoffs, and we certainly don’t see the Stanley Cup in Boston without it.

by Myke Dill on Sep 13, 2011 9:41 PM EDT reply actions

It may have been luck, but this isn’t about the #1 skill-based greatest moment of the season.

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Sep 14, 2011 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions

The Thomas save i would have voted to get to this stage would be the absolute ROB he had against Montreal in OT, in which the Bruins won about 1 minute later. that was 100% skill.

by Myke Dill on Sep 13, 2011 9:43 PM EDT reply actions

I was at that game, and was convinced it was over when they were coming up the middle, then Timmy came up BIG!

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Sep 14, 2011 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions

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