The Eastern Conference finals has seen no shortage in goals thus far with 18 being scored in the first two games. The high scoring games are an oddity for both the Bruins and the Lightning. During the regular season, the Bruins averaged 2.98 goals for per game with 2.30 goals against and the Lightning averaged 2.94 g/g and 2.85 ga/g. Although the series had a lot of hype about goaltending, it seems that each team has scored at will in the first two games. The Lightning even had to relieve Dwayne Roloson of his goaltending duties after two periods in favor of Mike Smith.
Clearly, the 6 goals against were not Roloson's fault, or atleast Guy Boucher doesn't think so. Roloson has been around the block a time or two, and will be back between the pipes tonight. At the other end of the rink, Thomas has been spectacular at times, and well, not so much at times. Regardless of the "soft" goals Thomas let in, his spectacular breakaway and sprawling saves gave the Bruins momentum to win the game. Jonathan Quick told Fox News,
"He had about four breakaways in the second period that if he lets any of those go in it's a completely different game. He allowed his team to get momentum in the second period and score the goals the way they did."
Jonathan Quick, who is the goalie for the Los Angeles Kings and an Avon Old Farms product, is fascinated by Thomas' ability to change his game by his competitiveness. Quick said, "He doesn't give up on any play, on any puck." The Bruins will continue to need the outstanding play of Thomas in Tampa Bay. Another Bruin that propelled the Bruins to a Game Two victory is rookie Tyler Seguin. Seguin, who finds his record setting performance almost amusing, is only a 19 year old and has 6 points in two games. Rather than sporting a collared shirt or jacket in his post game interview, Seguin rocked a retro Bruins jacket like it was 1992.
Seguin has drastically gained confidence in the first two games of his playoff career. He bursted for 2 goals and 2 assists in Game Two that he attests to his poise. After his career night Seguin said, "As I went on, I felt more confident, more poised." As the playoffs continue, you can only assume Seguin will blossom before our eyes. I know the Bruins are counting on it.
"He had about four breakaways in the second period that if he lets any of those go in it's a completely different game. He allowed his team to get momentum in the second period and score the goals the way they did."
Jonathan Quick, who is the goalie for the Los Angeles Kings and an Avon Old Farms product, is fascinated by Thomas' ability to change his game by his competitiveness. Quick said, "He doesn't give up on any play, on any puck." The Bruins will continue to need the outstanding play of Thomas in Tampa Bay. Another Bruin that propelled the Bruins to a Game Two victory is rookie Tyler Seguin. Seguin, who finds his record setting performance almost amusing, is only a 19 year old and has 6 points in two games. Rather than sporting a collared shirt or jacket in his post game interview, Seguin rocked a retro Bruins jacket like it was 1992.
Seguin has drastically gained confidence in the first two games of his playoff career. He bursted for 2 goals and 2 assists in Game Two that he attests to his poise. After his career night Seguin said, "As I went on, I felt more confident, more poised." As the playoffs continue, you can only assume Seguin will blossom before our eyes. I know the Bruins are counting on it.
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