The Boston Bruins pulled off a squeaker tonight as they beat the Pittsburgh Penguins in overtime. With a 7-6 score, the Bruins won the game despite having a defense that resembles the keystone cops.
I remember part way through the second period thinking that if the Bruins win — and that was a big if — they wouldn’t deserve it. I’m amazed that they were able to come back and win.
Why shouldn’t they win? Because they are playing without a defense. The Bruins defense sucks ass! Why is it that players like Hal Gill, Brian Leetch and Jiri Slegr think that they game shoot the puck through their opponents. I have never seen so many dumbass plays in my life.
At the offensive blue line, with an opportunity to keep the puck in, the Bruins defense shoots the puck at the legs of the other team. Why not pass the puck, or at least shoot it in the corner.
The only players that showed up for tonight’s game for the Bruins were Murray (and not until late in the game), Leahy and Patrice Bergeron. Where the hell are the rest of you guys!
The Pens played a great game overall. While the Bruins relied totally on little bursts of speed to score their goals, the Pens played a more steady game. Lemieux had a couple of goals, starting his goal scoring season off.
Perhaps one of the highlights for everyone here in Nova Scotia was the performance by Sidney Crosby — wow, what a player! Sidney ended up with three or four points, but you can just tell this kid is something special.
October 9th, 2005 at 8:23 am
i was a fun game to watch. i was really wishing the final power play would be over. unfortunately, it ended now with the result i was hoping for. despite poor defense by both teams, it was an exciting game and the bruins came up huge in the third period.
the pens powerplay much more resembled a power play. more shooting and less passing.
and crosby’s first goal was spectacular. the kid was ecstatic as was the rest of the team… and me and the missus.
October 9th, 2005 at 10:07 am
It was great to see the look on Lemeiux’s face when Crosby scored the goal. He looked so proud.
The Bruins still have a few away games to play before heading back home — I certainly hope they play better than they have been.