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Bruins Vs. Capitals, NHL Playoffs 2012 Game 2: Benoit Pouliot Forces Overtime
Well, at least they scored before overtime in Game 2.
Overtime will yet again hinge on which team cracks first. The Capitals have been a bit stronger offensively than they were in Game 1, but the trends don’t necessarily matter. The team that makes the first mistake in OT will likely head to Washington for Game 3 with a loss on their back.
Read Article >Bruins Vs. Capitals, NHL Playoffs 2012 Game 2: Washington Finally Breaks Through, Leads 1-0 After 2
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Read Article >Bruins Vs. Capitals, NHL Playoffs 2012 Game 2: Boston And Washington Scoreless After 1st
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Read Article >NHL Playoffs 2012, Bruins Vs. Capitals Game 2: Game Time, TV Coverage And More
Getty ImagesBoston’s attempt at title defense got off to a difficult - if thrilling - start with a 1-0 victory over the Capitals. It was 61 minutes before Chris Kelly finally broke a scoreless deadlock in overtime. The goal spoiled a brilliant performance from relatively unknown goalie Braden Holtby, who was forced into action after injuries to Washington’s top two goalies, Tomas Vokoun and Michal Neuvirth. The Stanley Cup Champions will take the result, but hope Saturday’s matchup will be a little bit smoother.
The rookie goalkeeper will be back in net Saturday - although Neuvirth skated with the team on Friday, there’s no timetable on his return - and the Caps hope he can repeat his effort, although with better results as they try to even up the series. The Bruins will likely have David Krejci back after a giant pane of glass fell on his head in postgame celebrations. (There’s really no good way to put that.)
Read Article >David Krejci Injury: Bruins Forward Expects To Play Game 2 Vs. Capitals
Boston’s top line center told the media after Friday morning’s practice that he “thinks he’ll play tomorrow” and that other than a sore neck, he feels like he’s in solid shape. Head coach Claude Julien called it a “freak accident,” adding that Krejci is “fine.”
That’s great news for the Bruins. Krejci is a vital piece of their offense, and without him the Capitals defense would have a much easier task when it comes to matching up with their opponent.
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