Weekend Mashup: Canucks One Win Away
In a series where the Boston Bruins have outscored Vancouver 10-6, with 8 of those goals coming in Game 4, it is bordering on unfamiliar territory for both teams to be tied at no goals midway through the third period. As is often the case in these tight games, one bounce (or in this case two in the same play) proved to be the difference. After Kevin Bieksa’s bank pass of the boards took the perfect bounce out front to Maxim Lapierre, the former Hab bounced in the biggest goal of his career off of a sprawling Tim Thomas. After having a clear advantage in Games 3 & 4 while rallying behind the loss Nathan Horton, the Bruins are now in a difficult position to climb back into the series. They must hold serve at home and hope to break the home ice advantage in game 7 to complete the comeback.
The Stanley Cup will be in the building on Monday night in Boston, with the Canucks looking to become the first Canadian team to take home the trophy since the Montreal Canadiens in 1993. Almost looking down and out despite the 2-2 series score, the Canucks with a massive game 5 win are back on top, in control, and on the brink of winning it all. One win for Vancouver and it’s over.
Leafs Links:
Myles Robinson at Editor in Leaf looks at the other restricted free agents that need to be locked up.
Jon S. at Puckin’ Eh summarizes the top prospects in 140 characters or less.
Playoff Links:
Toronto Star has the story
VLM looks at the intensity in the Stanley Cup Finals between Boston and Vancouver.
Other Hockey Links:
Manitoba Moose officially set to migrate to St. John’s
The AHL returns to Newfoundland next season.
Your Say:
Did you expect the Canucks to rebound in Game 5 like they did tonight? How will Boston respond in Game 6 on Sunday?
