Thomas’ heroics in Game 5 puts Bruins one step closer to Cup Finals
BOSTON — It looked like an eerie and all-too-familiar situation tonight for the Boston Bruins. The Tampa Bay Lightning took an early 1-0 lead in Game 5 just 1:09 in the opening frame, deflating all energy and optimism inside the TD Garden. S…
Boychuk ‘fine’ after Downie’s chippy boarding
BOSTON — At the 10:54 mark of the third period, Tampa Bay Lightning antagonist/forward Steve Downie tattooed Bruins defenseman Johnny Boychuk behind the net of Tim Thomas. Boychuk settled the puck behind the net and wrapped it around the left b…
End of 40: Bruins 2, Lightning 1
BOSTON – What can a Nathan Horton goal do for the TD Garden? Inject some life into the 17,565 faithful and turn Game 5 right around to Boston’s direction….
End of 20: Lightning 1, Bruins 0
BOSTON – To say that the Bruins are lucky to be down only 1-0 after the first 20 minutes would be an understatement. The home team was out-worked and out-shot, 14-4, while allowing the lethal Lightning three power play opportunities — the…
Thomas leads ‘em out; Bruins Game 5 lineup per warm-ups
BOSTON — As in the 15 post season games prior, Tim Thomas (10-5-0, .929 SV%, 2.34 GAA, 1 SO) will start between the pipes for Boston, as the Bruins host Mike Smith — not confirmed, but was the first player on the ice for the Bolts —…
According to the system, Bruins lineup remains the same for Game 5
For those who would rather see Bruins defenseman Tomas Kaberle traded for a bag of pucks than in the lineup for Game 5 are going to be very disappointed. Today after Boston’s morning skate, head coach Claude Julien reiterated that the former Ma…
