Flames Bear Down, but Lose

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.