The Boston Bruins are in the east finals for the first time in 19 years, and The Tampa Bay Lightning have come out of literally nowhere this season to reach their first east final since 2004, When, as we all know the won the Stanley Cup in an epic 7 game set with the Calgary Flames.
It's been a bit longer for The Bruins, as we know, 1972 was the last time the Bruins won the most coveted prize in all of Sports, the Stanley Cup... Both teams had 7 game sets in the first round, both erasing two game deficits to win those series. The Bruins were down 2-0 to the Montreal Canadiens, Losing both of the first two on home ice. Coming back then to win 4 of the next 5, 3 on it OT, one in Double OT, and game 7 was A Nathan Horton Slapshot to send them to Philly for some much wanted Revenge.
For Tampa. Down 3-1 to the Malkin/Crosby less Pens. they mounted a comeback and 3 straight wins to take that series in 7. Both Teams used that momentum in the second round, with 4 game sweeps of the Caps and Flyers.
Here is how i see this series. Bruins are Better in the 5on5 game, with a slight edge in net, The Powerplay is improving and The Bolts have an advantage in Special teams big time. I respect the Bolts goaltending but not their defense, so i will say the Bruins have the slight edge to the Bruins there. all in all.. look for a very physical series here, winner gets a shot at the cup. desperation will be a big factor and killer instinct will get it done.
THE PICK- BRUINS IN 7.
