That was a frustrating game, and I don't know much about Hockey. I just watch the Bruins during the playoffs from time to time. But man, how awful do they look in the Power Plays? They play better short handed, it's ridiculous.
A lot of great opportunities to score but couldn't capitulate, including that open net one.
Their power play has been absolutely atrocious these playoffs.
In general, they have just played like they are completely brain dead.
Their major physical advantage, and Thomas picking up his play has gotten them this far, but number of dumb mistakes, and the inability to execute even simple plays has been striking.
They can't make a rush over the blue line and stay onsides. They can't make a cross ice pass. They constantly have too many guys trapped on the forecheck with no one out high, so when they send the puck through the slot, it slides right on through, either to the defensemen, or more often, right out of the zone or onto the stick of the Candiens. They cannot put their stick on the puck when they are in traffic. They can't keep the puck on their stick, even on open ice.
Yes, they can go into the corners and win battles. But that is all they can do right now.
I personally think they are going to win tonight, just because I think their style will be more conducive to the tired legs, and they will get some lucky bounces at home. But unless they learn to play smarter, and start executing the simple plays, they are not a real contender when they start playing teams that can match them physically, but also have some legit skill.
