The playoffs are finally here, and once again we got the Bruins having to go through the Canadiens. I hate this matchup just because every time these two teams play it seems to go 7 games, but enough of that let's look at game 1.
It's be nice to say the Bruins have the advantage because they have home ice, but the bottom line is they are a better road team. The difference in this series is going to be Boston's toughness. The Canadiens are a bunch of wimpy little girls, and the Bruins are going to need to beat them into submission. This doesn't mean they have to fight (though that wouldn't be a bad thing), but they can out hit this team, and I think if they stick with that game plan they can wear down this team.
What worries me is if the Bruins get stupid penalties. The Canadiens have a pretty good power play unit, and that can be the difference in playoff game. If the Bruins can be physical, but also stay out of the power play box they should be able to roll over this team.
Another thing the Bruins need to avoid is stupid mistakes in their own zone (I'm looking at you Ference). Tim Thomas is the best goalie in the NHL, but that doesn't matter if they a team is able to walk in on him from turnovers.
Montreal took the season series 4-2, but the Bruins are better in almost every way, and although I think this is going to be a real tough series. I think the Bruins blow them out tonight.
Bruins win 5-1
Player of the Game: Horton
Game starts at 7pm
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