It Was A Great Night To Win A Hockey Game: Bruins Beat Blues 5-2
Nice tilt between Zdeno Chara and Patrick Maroon to get things going in the 1st. Looked like Z wasn’t putting in any effort and still took care of Maroon.
(2nd, 4:23): A minute later Ryan O’Reilly tied the game 1-1.
(2nd, 13:36): Carl Gunnarsson with the go-ahead goal for St. Louis. 2-1 Blues.
(3rd, 19:08): Sean Kuraly ENG seals the deal. 5-2 Bruins.
Chris Wagner’s first line hands wore off.
News, notes and quotes:
- Another point for Peter Cehlarik tonight, he had the secondary assist on Torey Krug’s opening score. He’s been great in this 2 game stint. Three point night for David Krejci, I think he’s enjoying playing with Peter.
- Rough night for Johnny Moore. Him and Kevan Miller struggled tonight. No chance that pairing stays together Saturday.
- He’s Back(es) – After getting healthy scratched last night against the Flyers, David scored the game-tying goal in the 2nd on the PP. Just when we were all thinking… “why is Backes on the PP?” Nice to see him get one against his former club.
- Walpole’s finest Chris Wagner with the game-winning goal. Fourth liner with first line hands. What a finish.
- Sean Kuraly’s ENG was his 5th goal in the last 13 games. #FishBowlKuraly
- Tuukka Rask has now tied Tiny Thompson for the most wins in Boston Bruins franchise history (252). He’ll have a chance for history on Saturday night against the New York Rangers. He’s solidified himself as the No. 1 goaltender once again. 2U’s 2K’s, 2 big points.