Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Bruins In The Zone, In The Series


There is a special phenomenon that affects many players at some point during their athletic careers.  Many athletes are lucky enough to enjoy this otherworldly experience multiple times.  This intangible and desirable occurrence is known as “being in the zone.” 

I’ve heard athletes often describe “being in the zone” as a feeling of invincibility.  A feeling that everything is and will go their way.  It’s a metaphorical injection of confidence and luck that creates moments of flawless play and success.  

Fans know when individual players or teams are experiencing one of these moments.  When Ray Allen hit seven straight three pointers (8 total) against the Lakers in Game 2 of the Finals last year, it was clear to all that Sugar Ray was feeling it.  The ball left his hands and there was no doubt where it was ending up.  These moments are special, and fans enjoy watching them happen because they know they’re witnessing something unique and timeless.   

Fortunately for all Boston fans, we were able to witness another one of these “in the zone” moments while watching the Bruins pick apart the Canucks last night.  The Brew Crew hit Vancouver where it hurts, putting up a touchdown and two-point conversion on the back-heeled boys from Canada. 

The Bruins played flawlessly - hitting hard (Looch), finishing plays (Marchand), and stopping pucks (Timmy T).  The rhythm they were in was unstoppable.  They ended the game scoring three goals on three consecutive shots!  I think they broke Luongo. 

They sent a clear message to the Canucks.  A message that Burrows took right to the left temple.  The Boston Bruins are back in this series (as if anyone here doubted they would be; see yesterday's prediction).  So buckle up and prepare for more nail-biting (get it?) action the rest of the way. 

Keep Horton in your thoughts and as always, GO BRUINS!


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