In the first game of their Eastern Conference playoff series, the Boston Bruins didn't play poorly in their 2-0 loss. They out-shot their opponents 31-20, while goalie Tim Thomas had a solid game in net. However, their shots weren't always of a extremely high quality, and though Carey Price was flawless for th Montreal Canadiens, he wasn't made to do anything absolutely spectacular. They defended well for most of the game, but simple lapses in concentration allowed Brian Gionta and Scott Gomez to create two goals.
Canadiens Vs. Bruins, Game 2: Carey Price, Brian Gionta Look To Stay Hot
Thomas and Chara brought what they needed to bring in Game 1, but the talent around them needs to step up if Boston is going to keep the series tight. Simple fundamentals like keeping concentration and getting bodies towards the net were the Bruins’ undoing in Game 1, not any inherent talent deficiencies or systemic flaws. Simple upgrades in the effort and concentration departments should be all the Bruins need to play winning hockey. For the Canadiens, there aren’t any changes to make. They keep it simple, and they do simple well.
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