is boston a strong play for game 2?

tabarnak · 05-16-11, 12:18 AM

I'm afraid Tampa have caused a doubt in their minds. I don't know if they can bounce back quick, or if they are going to play nervously.

I like Tampa Bay to win the serie 1.6

qsilver335 · 05-16-11, 06:38 AM

If tampa keeps playing like they have the last 8 games I am not sure anyone can beat them.

pgall08 · 05-16-11, 09:09 AM

I agree, tampa is playing almost perfect hockey. Bruins need to score first, but even that didn't seem to matter vs Caps

thebestthereis · 05-16-11, 09:32 AM

tampa has won 8 straight games and are +140, how you can bet against those odds is all but a guess and due theory. under seems better to me.

mike-dub · 05-16-11, 11:50 AM

cant take too much from the first game, bruins had a 2 minute meltdown that cost them the game. i know regular season isnt the same as playoffs but it shows bolts dont have bruins number. on the other hand if bruins dont wake up their powerplay, this series may be over pretty quick

omalley21 · 05-16-11, 11:53 AM

NO. Until Bergeron comes back, TB is the play. Power play isnt gonna wake up, Savard was the powerplay.

bobbyk1133 · 05-16-11, 12:00 PM

Ride the TB money train until it stops.

POTVINSUX · 05-16-11, 03:44 PM

Not a strong shot, I like TB to capture Gm2 at +140

bigsmitty · 05-16-11, 04:56 PM

I agree with TB moneyline again. There are bound to be short let-downs in any hockey game and against the Lightning offense even the smallest of windows will lead to disaster.

Str8cashBitch · 05-16-11, 07:28 PM

Im from Boston and TB does scare me , it just seems too many things need to go right in order for the B's to win. Bergy is a huge loss that cant be overstated. i dont need to tell anyone that O does not come easy to the B's ... at all. If the B's lose a 37 , 33 , 46 , lets say for the year. Their fighting for a 6-7th seed and one/done in the playoffs. The value of these guys are more more important imho than say if San Jose , Van , Det lose someone. Those teams would still be able to make a decent run. The B's need everyone to be at the top of their game for them to make a serious run at the cup

strighten · 05-16-11, 07:38 PM

yankees

go with the yankees my man, dont let boston take it over yanks got it

blindd · 05-16-11, 07:42 PM

Yankees? In NHL? Wrong post pal

Umm Yankees? In NHL Wow U see that this is NHL bro

xraygord · 05-16-11, 07:43 PM

Boston should be very phucking scared.

Miser · 05-16-11, 11:10 PM

I like the over in this game

fury · 05-17-11, 01:07 AM

Take the Bolts.

tabarnak · 05-17-11, 01:24 AM

I want to know if Bergeron will be back before pulling the trigger. When a guy like him comes back, it's a source of motivation for the team.

pinchylarue · 05-17-11, 01:30 AM

Originally posted by tabarnak

I want to know if Bergeron will be back before pulling the trigger. When a guy like him comes back, it's a source of motivation for the team.

bergeron is a game time decision.
I am going to bet boston in regulation +115.

they won't lose, mark my words.
but they might win in overtime, I am willing to risk it to boost my odds.

cheers

tabarnak · 05-17-11, 01:35 AM

Good luck!

xxx · 05-17-11, 02:19 AM

tampa was very convincing in game 1. boston has got to find a way to score on the power play if they want to advance.

dmiles1021 · 05-17-11, 03:36 AM

i dont think the bruins will come out flat again they will play hard this game and get the win

Eleven · 05-17-11, 03:42 AM

Originally posted by omalley21

NO. Until Bergeron comes back, TB is the play. Power play isnt gonna wake up, Savard was the powerplay.

Good points. In the Montreal series Bergeron was the only one with any imagination with the puck, all the other bruins , no matter what they did, it most often amounted to nothing. Bergeron was the only regular threat.

Snowball · 05-17-11, 06:44 AM

Tim Thomas was rusty in the first game
he won't be rusty tonight.

tomcast · 05-17-11, 06:54 AM

I like Tampa Bay at the price

bigsmitty · 05-17-11, 10:03 AM

I seriously doubt Bergeron will be back anytime soon although I haven't checked on any of the updates. People have learned a lot about concussions and whatnot in the last ten years plus. He could come back early but I'm sure a player like Lindros can tell you how that worked out when Stevens asked him how the brain was feeling...Cheers

darren125 · 05-17-11, 10:20 AM

Boston will at least show up tonight, but I don't know if they'll win.

FindTheLock · 05-17-11, 11:52 AM

Originally posted by mike-dub

cant take too much from the first game, bruins had a 2 minute meltdown that cost them the game. i know regular season isnt the same as playoffs but it shows bolts dont have bruins number. on the other hand if bruins dont wake up their powerplay, this series may be over pretty quick

Roloson didn't play against the bruins in any of their regular season match ups. So that regular season argument is a wash. 5-2 sample size in the playoffs is a pretty good indication of how well the bruins match up now, and if thomas didn't stand on his head the whole game it could've been much worse.

ColdBeerHere · 05-17-11, 12:45 PM

I'm leaning towards tampa as well..hot, 8 in a row and +odds

Boxing Champ · 05-17-11, 01:34 PM

Even if Burgeron comes back today and plays, it will not make a difference.He will not play 25-28 min..He will be lucky to play 5 at most. Why would Boston risk putting him on ice for even 5 min when there is a huge risk of getting smacked again. You know Tampa will be aiming for him. It's playoff hockey..all gloves are off. So Burgeron or no Burgeron...It won't matter,if Boston wants to win they have to play more physical hockey and totally punish Tampa's smaller, quicker players..They can not let them stand in front of the net especially during Tampa's potent POWER PLAY that's on fire right now and clicking on all cylinders..I agree with most people here..TAMPA is younger ..faster and wants it more..Yezerman put together a hell of a team. Tampa tonight and 4-1 in the relatively easy series...
Good luck everyone!!!

Jakesteen · 05-17-11, 02:18 PM

Tampa Bay will win tonight and will ultimately win this series. They have everything going for them. Power play, Penalty kill, they're scoring the most goals in the playoffs, their goaltending is solid and they have one hell of a winning streak.
Don't waste your money on Boston.

BallHog · 05-17-11, 02:52 PM

Go buy a lottery ticket
You'll have a better chance to win!

Boxing Champ · 05-17-11, 03:09 PM

Originally posted by BallHog

Go buy a lottery ticket
You'll have a better chance to win!

I already did....

pinchylarue · 05-17-11, 10:19 PM

I was scared, but knew boston would win in regulation. great game !

Jakesteen · 05-18-11, 09:37 AM

Originally posted by Jakesteen

Tampa Bay will win tonight and will ultimately win this series. They have everything going for them. Power play, Penalty kill, they're scoring the most goals in the playoffs, their goaltending is solid and they have one hell of a winning streak.
Don't waste your money on Boston.

I'll admit the outcome was not what I predicted in this game. However, the Bruins only won 1 period that just happened to be enough in this contest. Tampa will still win the series.

bigsmitty · 05-18-11, 11:58 AM

That game was a joke and a travesty of justice. Can you say "extending the series"?. Refs basically said the fifth goal was too controversial thus the penalty for being smashed into the net/Thomas. "Okay stripes, you decide what the score will be and let me know..." My wager was obviously on TB but relatively minor, it's more the lack of integrity I don't like. Cheers