The Boston Bruins met the Red Wings for the second time in a week, and it didn’t disappoint. (OK, it disappointed in fits and spurts, but the result is what the team desperately needed.)
First Period
This period starts off well. REALLY well, by most standards. A moderately aggressive forecheck sets in, and since the Bruins weren’t chasing deep into the zone, it gave them more opportunities to cut off neutral zone passes - and it worked, for a time.
Kronwall takes a high-sticking penalty in the first minute, but the Bruins spent about 90 seconds settling into the offensive zone.