I wasn't bored Tuesday night.
I watched the Bruins/Flames game and I wasn't bored. Despite being 1-0 for almost 45 minutes, it was an exciting hockey game. Some I've talked to disagreed with that, saying "the Bruins played the trap for 59 minutes." While I appreciate other fans perspective, I think I'll stick with my statement.
The Flames played well. Yes, they were sluggish in the first period, but they moved the puck well, despite having to constantly regroup because of the Bruins' quality positional play. The Flames managed 29 shots on net, they went 1 for 2 on the power play, and they killed off the only penalty against them, a double minor to Glencross. Nic Hagman, after being waived the day before, was everywhere (in a good way) and even Steve Staois was getting in on the rush. They had several scoring chances in the first 40 minutes, and Boston's first two goals both came on errors; one on a line change and the other running around after not being able to get it out when they had the chance.
Give credit to the Bruins of course, they rely on quality goaltending and clogging the slot area (Zdeno Chara is a beast). Tim Thomas made some exceptional saves and the team played a good road game, getting the lead early and minimizing the mistakes.
It was just a good, clean, hard working hockey game, with only three minor penalties in 60 minutes. The Bruins fore-checked hard, and I think it would be hard to argue they were merely 'playing the trap.' The play for a large majority of the game was action packed and end to end. Bottom line: yes, the Flames needed a win and the two points, but at least they didn't lost to a team they're chasing and battling with in the standings. Now, move on and get ready for the start of the 'real' post-season run against the Sharks on Friday. The team doesn't have any games left against the Eastern conference, so this is where it really starts, where every game is for all the marbles. You win and you're in.
-Clowes
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