Wow. Words cannot appropriately describe my emotions after watching that Game One. A mixture of sickness and slight hope all wrapped together to form one sour aftertaste of feelings.
The Bruins played their hearts out. That was perfectly clear. And no one played better than Timmy Thomas, who planted himself in front of that goal with authority and confidence. And he nearly pitched a shutout. One fluke play was the difference between OT and a loss.
But everyone watching that game learned the same thing: the Bruins can play with the Canucks. This isn't going to be an easy series for either team. We're on their level. We played them as close as you possibly can in their own house with their own obnoxious fans hooting and hollering.
It's safe to say that the Bruins have been placed on the back burner of the Boston sports hierarchy for the last decade or so. This is not to say that Bruins fans have been less dedicated or less fervent in their support. It's simply the overwhelming success of the Sox, Celts, and Pats that has overshadowed the recent unfortunate times for boys in black and yellow.
But these times are officially over. The Brew Crew has reignited Bruin fandom in Boston and raised it to levels reminiscent of the Bobby Orr and the Big Bad Bruins era. This team plays hard and they play tough. It's this "dirt dog" mentality that breeds champions in the NHL.
So don't count out our boys for this series. We'll be back with a vengeance Saturday night and I'm sure the Canucks know they'll have their hands full. Watch out.
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