Bruins Bounce Back

The Bruins came into Detroit having lost 3 straight games and looking for a second win of the season. Their game reflected their desperation, as they dominated the Wings physically in the early going and for the majority of the night. The Bruins were fully engaged defensively and kept the Wings from using their speed by dominating the play down low and in front of the net. Thankfully Jimmy Howard was there to bail the Red Wings out on numerous occasions and steal a point for the home team. It was was easily his best performance of this short season as very few Wings matched his output tonight.



Bruins Goal #1- After a little chaos in the neutral zone Quincey ends up as the first forechecker. After a nice pass Krejci finds himself in a footrace with Kindl and the result was no surprise. Krejci puts home the breakaway to give the Bruins the early lead.

Red Wings Goal #1- After very little in the way of offense by the Wings, the kid line finally gets in on the forecheck and creates a turnover. Tatar is able to fish the puck out of the pile and snipe one on the blocker side.

Bruins Goal #2- The Bruins continue to work the puck down low and dominate on the cycle. Glenny leaves his man to double the puck and when a pass squeaks through the Wings are forced to scramble. With all the switches, Glenny and Z are late to support in front and Kelly is left alone in front.

Red Wings Goal #2-The Red Wing's PP had been pitiful all game, generating only 1 shot in their first 3 attempts. Finally in the third they start to find some chances starting with the 2nd unit. Then after a quick change the 1st unit comes out and Nyquist walks in from Datsyuk's usual spot on the PP, snipes far side and ties things up.

Aside from Howard I thought the Kid Line and Nyquist looked pretty good. Kindl and Z both had rough games, but at least Z's can be explained by going up against Bergeron and Chara all night. Not the Wing's best effort, but Jimmy steals them a point.