The B's are back

Nice to see the Bruins back in action this week. I just finished watching the Bruins verse Minnesota Wild. Unfortunately it ended with a loss 4-3. They did have a late comeback bid but they fell short. Just thought I'd I'd give some quick observations:

• I thought the idea was Savard feeding Ryder the puck instead of the other way around. I'm not complaining though.
  
• Before those people start on Manny Fernandez please remember Tim Thomas also gave up four goals against Colorado.
• Minnesota was giving up rebounds all night but fortunately for them no Bruins in sight of them. Need some presence in front of the opposing net.
• Speaking of which what's with two four goals against nights? What happened to defense?
• Nice to see Kessel off to a good start.
  

Bruins game 6

In case you missed it last night here are some of the highlights. I'm still in awe of this game. Simply one of the best I ever seen. Phil Kessel's first goal is one of the prettiest I've ever seen.

Canadiens vs. Bruins

I'm simply awestruck by this years Boston Bruins team. In recent years I've felt they've lacked the grit and most of all heart. Almost the forgotten team in the Boston area due to the success of the Patriots, Red Sox and more recently the remarkable turnaround of the Celtics. Even the other day NESN(New England Sports Network) who broadcast Bruins and Red Sox game preempted a game five of the Bruins vs. Canadiens for an early season clash of the Red Sox and Yankees(meaningless at this point in the season) which caused a minor backlash. Talk about no respect. I remember the Bruins moving the game time around early in October for the Red Sox. What gives?

Well I'd have to admit having seen one of the best playoff games I've seen in awhile I've found a new respect for this team. They show a tenacity and spirit I haven't seen from this team since the early nineties. Aside from the first game of the series (a 4-1 loss) they have played Montreal toe-to-toe in each game. I have to admit myself I and given them little chance to win no more than a game. They have now forced a game seven against the heavily favored and talented Canadiens. They just don't give up! In recent years I've seen this team fold at the least amount of adversity. Now anything seems possible. Just perhaps some of the winning spirit that has caught on around town has caught on. I certainly hope so. Even if they don't prevail on Monday(blasphemy!) I think this team and franchise has reached a turning point and will be a force to be reckoned with in the future.

Go Bruins!!