Vancouver Blogger Sriseth

One of the original NHL teams (original six), Boston Bruin's legendary history as a great hockey team is displayed on the rafters of the TD Garden. They have won 5 Stanley Cups and retired 10 Jerseys. One of those retired numbers, Cam Neely now head the organization while the most famous Bruin great Bobby Orr still provides inspiration to the team. But it was the first time after 21 long years the city hosted a Stanley Cup finals game. Bruins, who had already been ruled out by many, showed they are worthy finalists for the cup. Inspired by houseful of passionate fans and the presence of Bobby Orr, they came hard on Canucks from the instance puck dropped on ice. They were physical, speedy and flawless. The game effectively ended at the end of second period at 4-0. Third period was just mocking the Canucks around. Canucks lost their composure towards the end of the game ending it with a thumping 8-1 loss. 

 

The game was similar in many ways to Canucks' first round game 4 against Chicago. Canucks were riding a 3-0 advantage in the series when Blackhawks came hard on them and made Vancouver pay for their mistakes. Canucks couldn't gain their composure back until the game 7, where they managed to pull off a win in overtime. Now the question is how long will it take to put this loss behind them and pull them off for another win against this confident Boston team. Longer they take to get their composure back, deeper trouble they will put themselves in. There won't be any doubt that Bruins will try to continue with this momentum in game 4 making use of the home ice advantage. Vancouver will have to consider this as a single loss, no matter how heavy it was, and mentally prepare for the next game. Hopefully Dan Hamhuis will be back to strengthen the defence. Canucks have to match Bruins in physicality and speed and try to think of innovative ways to solve the goaltender Tim Thomas. In my opinion, Thomas is the only player who can effectively ruin Canucks cup hopes. Roberto Luongo has to forget this game completely and start fresh for the next. 

Game 4 will be interesting. It will be critical for both teams. Hope Canucks play a tight game and crash Boston party at the Garden on Wednesday.