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Desperation Mode
The Boston Bruins were in the middle of a three-way tie for the final playoff position. To complicate matters further, the other two teams had both played fewer games, so of the three, Boston had the toughest path. What this meant for the Bruins, is that as of now, every game was like the Stanley Cup final. There was no more margin for error, just a desperate team, clinging to a playoff dream. All of which served as a warning, Boston would play hard, so we had to be ready.
Unlike the Winnipeg game last week, this time we were fully prepared for a team in desperation mode. We simplified our game, used the boards more for clear-outs and moved the puck quickly to minimize their aggressive forecheck (and reduce forced turnovers). Despite our best efforts, Boston still played one of their best games of the season, so this was no walk-in-the-park. When everything was said and done, we skated off with a 4-4 tie, and a good feeling about our effort.
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