Rite of Spring 2013 (NHL Playoffs): "You have no fear of the underdog, that's why you will not survive."

[fouhy12]

So, you're saying there's a chance? Bruins scored with 25 seconds left.

[Kramerica Industries]

Lucic gives Boston a chance with 24.5 ticks remaining.

But it's not enough. Toronto books Game 7 at the Garden.

[habsfan1]

No way they score two.

[IceCap]

Game 7 in Boston.

[fouhy12]

So, you're saying there's a chance? Bruins scored with 25 seconds left.

Nope. Game 7.

[ninersdd]

6 straight years with a Game 7 for Boston.

[Brass]

WIDE open lane to the net with a guy in front for Zdeno Chara...and he passes it. What's the point of having that 100+ mph slapshot if you don't use it?

[fouhy12]

Chara needs to shoot that puck. You can't pass there.

[twi]

Damn does Reimer remind me of Giguere... complete blocking style, below average glove, hunched over stance...pucks just seem to hit him much like we saw in 2003. He and Rask are so different it's quite interesting to watch the contrasting styles.

[fouhy12]

WIDE open lane to the net with a guy in front for Zdeno Chara...and he passes it. What's the point of having that 100+ mph slapshot if you don't use it can't hit the net?

FTFY

[Kramerica Industries]

Boston has made six consecutive playoff appearances since 2008.

In all six seasons, there has been at least one seven-game series. Four of those years, a first round seven-gamer.

6 straight years with a Game 7 for Boston.

Why must we both have eagle-memories?

[zpqmaowl]

Michael J Fox eats a cupcake each time a team is eliminated.

[sportstar1212]

I really don't know what to say. The Bruins played like tonight. That is all.

[Kramerica Industries]

Oh go to hell, sodboy.

Jimothy's post boinks are all too noticeable now.

[Dexter Morgan]

Is 3 wins in Boston too much to ask for?

[Kramerica Industries]

Etem brings the Ducks level at 1's.

[IceCap]

Is 3 wins in Boston too much to ask for?

Don't get me wrong, I'd LOVE to see it. Especially after all the anti-Leafs Contrarian Crew up here keep "amending" their "predictions."

"Boston in four!" "Boston in five!" "Boston in six!" Well we're at game seven now. Given how this Bruins team has utterly dominated the Leafs getting to game seven seems like an accomplishment in and of itself. Especially considering how easily they handled the Leafs in game one. That they've come back from a 3-1 deficient to force that game seven is all the more impressive. So suck it haters, the Leafs have far surpassed any expectations for this season, and this playoff series.

Anyway back to the original point. This Boston team is still, I think, the more talented team. Yes, their schedule was back-loaded. Yes, the momentum is in Toronto's favour of the moment. Nothing's over until it's over though, and homerism aside I can't say a Leafs victory is a sure thing. If I was being completely objective about it I'd still pick the Bruins as the likely winners. They've easily handled the Leafs in two of their three wins, after all. Anyway I hope game seven's a great game, whoever wins.

Still, Go Leafs Go!

[Kramerica Industries]

Abdelkader continues his campaign to become the most hated man in Anaheim.

[Sodboy13]

I'd like some input from Ducks fans as to how so many Wings fans were able to snag tickets to tonight's game.

[IceCap]

Granted I came in halfway through the first period, but Anaheim's play seems disorganized and sloppy. You can't do that against Detroit. You just can't.