It's been a week since the Bruins played their last playoff game when they swept the series against the Canadiens. The Bruins took a few days off, there were some players in attendance for the Yankees/Red Sox series, a couple of birthdays (Mark Stuart and David Krejci), and captain Zdeno Chara became a first time father to a baby girl. A lot can change in a week.
The Bruins waited along with the Penguins to see who would get who in the second round. The Hurricanes and Capitals both forced game 7 in their series and sent the Devils and Rangers golfing, respectively. The Hurricanes scored two goals in the last 1:20 of their game with Eric Staal getting the game-winner at 19:28. So much for playing the Rangers.
The schedule has been finalized. A note about May 10th, it's Mother's Day.
Game 1 Friday, May 1 at Boston, 7:30 p.m. NESN, VERSUS, TSN
Game 2 Sunday, May 3 at Boston, 7:30 p.m. VERSUS, TSN
Game 3 Wednesday, May 6 at Carolina, 7:30 p.m. NESN, VERSUS, TSN
Game 4 Friday, May 8 at Carolina, 7:30 p.m. NESN, VERSUS, TSN*Game 5 Sunday, May 10 at Boston, 7:30 p.m. VERSUS, TSN
*Game 6 Tuesday, May 12 at Carolina, 7:00 p.m. VERSUS, TSN
*Game 7 Thursday, May 14 at Boston, TBD NESN, TSN*if necessary
I like the 7:30 starts for the games, and also like how there are currently no conflicts with the Celtics. The Celtics have a scheduled game 7 for Saturday, so it's good the Bruins didn't get scheduled for that day. The only conflict is Northeastern University's graduation that is at the TD Banknorth Garden at 10:30 on Friday. Ice won't be available for the game-day skate, but as with the conference quarterfinals series against Montreal, the Bruins might just have team meetings again and opt not to skate.
It should be a fun and exciting series. The NHL probably wouldn't have wanted it any other way since they got the Alexander Ovechkin vs. Sidney Crosby match-up.
9 Comments
LETS GO CANES!!!
1. Posted by Ben | April 29, 2009 1:35 PM
Cruel me ....B's in 5 ....we've got more depth on the bench ...I was at the devils game last night
I was not that impressed by canes ....
2. Posted by Raven | April 29, 2009 5:08 PM
Seems like forever since the boys sent the Habs packing!! The excitement is almost like starting the playoffs all over again! The anniversary of THE GOAL and the last B's cup is the Mother's Day game!! My mom was a HUGE B's fan and if there are any strings she can pull from "upstairs" then Canes are going out in 5 on Mother's Day!
Reality says it's a 6 (or possibly 7 game series)...
Definitely have a $50 pledge in my mom's memory to Right to Play for a game 5 elimination!!
3. Posted by Hawgs38 | April 30, 2009 10:07 AM
Ding Dong your Wrong!!
Bruins win 3-1 Friday night.
Take the series 4-2
4. Posted by Mac | April 30, 2009 1:51 PM
Oh boy. I don't even know what to say. My poor little brain can't take this. My boys were supposed to lose on Tuesday (not saying that I wanted them to, I just kinda resigned myself to the idea) and then I would have been fine...but no, they had to win and make me spend more money and stress out some more. It should definitely be an exciting series though.
5. Posted by Diane | April 30, 2009 6:31 PM
Diane, you're the first person I thought of when the Hurricanes won. I didn't expect the Rangers to lose so I didn't think the Bruins would meet your team, but here we are.
It'll be a good series, no doubt. The 'Canes are scaring me with their late game winning goals, that's for certain.
6. Posted by Jaci | April 30, 2009 11:48 PM
They're scaring you? I'm borderline panic attacking it most nights. Heh.
7. Posted by Diane | May 1, 2009 7:00 AM
We're on a roll without the butter ....Bruins in Five!!!!!!
8. Posted by Raven | May 1, 2009 3:25 PM
Not if you lose in a shut out at home. Carolina in Six!!!
9. Posted by Tru Caniac | May 5, 2009 2:35 PM