Fresh Links: The Kids Are Alright Edition

<p><b> In a tight game, the Boston Bruins beat the New York Rangers 3-2 in overtime on a long awaited Brad Marchand goal. Who better to assist than Patrice Bergeron? </b></p>

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<li> And here's last night's game in a nutshell. [<a href="http://hockeyjournal.com/blog/blackGold/Postgame_Breakdown-_Marchand-_B-s_take_Game_1_in_overtime">NewEnglandHockeyJournal</a>]</li>

<li> This recap wins for the final two paragraphs. [<a href="http://causewaycrowd.com/2013/05/17/marchand-brings-in-the-ot-winner-for-boston-bruins-lead-rangers-1-0/">CausewayCrowd</a>]</li>

<li> Can you begrudge me an "In Praise of Patrice Bergeron" piece for the second day in a row? I didn't think so. [<a href="http://blogs.thescore.com/nhl/2013/05/17/perfect-patrice/">TheScore</a>]</li>

<li> Just a mite better? Size didn't matter for two young Bruins goal scorers last night. [<a href="http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2013/05/17/boston-bruins-and-new-york-rangers-for-close-playoff-series/IZulgvwIl2eANuV8dpfTfJ/story.html">BostonGlobe</a>]</li>

<li> And the fears of inexperience on the Blue Line were unfounded. The kids were alright. Johnny Boychuk took a beating, but slogged through it. [<a href="http://espn.go.com/boston/nhl/story/_/id/9284688/2013-nhl-playoffs-boston-bruins-three-rookie-blueliners-look-green">ESPN</a>]</li>

<li> The defensive corps apparently dodged another bullet, as Johnny Boychuk went to the bench in obvious pain, gamely returning to the ice afterward. [<a href="http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/bruins/extras/bruins_blog/2013/05/young_defenseme.html">Boston.com</a>]</li>

<li> Torey Krug, fresh from Calder Cup action, sparked the team with his power play goal. [<a href="http://www.bruinsdaily.com/2013/05/17/torey-krug-delivers-game-changing-goal-for-bruins/">BruinsDaily</a>]</li>

<li> Read the entry Brad Marchand made in his ESPN diary after Game 7 against the Leafs. There was a lot going on behind the scenes. [<a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/bruins/post/_/id/12288/marchand-diary-keeping-momentum">ESPN</a>]</li>

<li> Marchand had thrown the press into a frenzy leaving yesterday's practice early. He reported that he also had received an encouraging text from Mark Recchi. [<a href="http://nesn.com/2013/05/brad-marchand-ends-interesting-day-with-overtime-game-winner-against-rangers-in-game-1/">NESN</a>]</li>

<li> Shawn Thornton spoke after Leafs Game 7, and said the Bruins "didn't have any passengers." He also had been talking to Tyler Seguin. [<a href="http://bigbadblog.weei.com/sports/boston/hockey/bruins/2013/05/17/shawn-thornton-on-dc-we-didnt-have-any-passengers/">WEEI</a>]</li>

<li> Zdeno Chara was huge, and played a season-high 38:02 minutes, and was wearing the Army Rangers jacket as a result. [<a href="http://bostonherald.com/sports/bruins_nhl/boston_bruins/2013/05/nobody_bigger_than_zdeno_chara">BostonHerald</a>]</li>

<li> Red Auerbach donned Black and Gold for the game. [<a href="http://boston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/16/red-auerbach-statue-wearing-bruins-gear-for-playoffs/">WBZ,CBSLocal</a>]</li>

<li> Media fallout after Leafs Game 7: Call 911! Things were a bit rowdy outside the CSNNE office. Over at NESN, Jack and Brick were preparing to discuss options for the Bruins retooling when the miracle win spared them such sad conjecture. [<a href="http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2013/05/16/celebrating-fans-made-for-tense-moments-csn-studio/kfyXDpqpGzUkH2oojbf1wN/story.html">BostonGlobe</a>]</li>

<li> A Mike Spicer cartoon, pregame meal before the Rangers tilt. [<a href="http://mikespicercartoonist.blogspot.com/2013/05/pre-game-meal-guidolins-brookline-ma.html">MikeSpicerCartoonist</a>]</li>

<li> Enjoy this peak at John Tortorella's yearbook photo and caption. [<a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/john-tortorella-high-school-yearbook-photo-exposes-love-172957392.html">PuckDaddy</a>]</li>

<li> USA spanked Russia to reach the world hockey semifinals. [<a href="http://www.thescore.com/home/articles/868547-us-beats-russia-8-3-to-reach-world-hockey-semis">TheScore</a>]</li>

<li> Look! At the world championships in Finland, you can relax in a sauna in your Hartall Arena luxury box. (En français) [<a href="http://25stanley.com/en-finlande-il-y-a-des-saunas-dans-les-loges-darena.html">25Stanley</a>]</li>

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<p><b> Next up: Sunday at 3pm. The Dreaded Matinee. Game 2, Boston Bruins vs. New York Rangers. </b></p>