Tonight, the Bruins will face off against Marty Brodeur and the equally low-scoring Devils. This is a pivotal match-up as New Jersey (they're in) is fighting to keep their position in the standings while the Bruins are trying to hang on to a playoff spot. With Washington winning yet again last night, they moved back within one point of the Bruins and Flyers (who also play tonight). With a Bruins win and a Flyers loss the Bruins could jump up into a 5th place tie with the New York Rangers and since the Bruins lead the season series, they would hold the upper hand.
The Bruins need to continue to operate with the garbage goal method. It is the only chance they have at getting into the playoffs. Once the garbage goals go in, sexier goals will follow. Remember, who the hell cares how they win and how the pucks go in? As long as they get two points, I do not care.
There are two teams I do not want to play in the playoffs. Montreal and Washington. If Washington can pass Carolina, the 6th seed is not as attractive any more. The 7th/8th seed scare me because Montreal could end up in either 1st or 2nd. Is it weird that I would rather play Marty Brodeur in the first round? We'll see if I feel the same way this evening...
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