Every Bruins fan was bracing for Montreal to win in OT because it is in our DNA. Yes we had beaten them in a Game 7 in 1994 at the old Garden but history was not on our side.
Being older I remember the Cup wins in 1970 and 72 but there was very little drama in those Cup runs - 71 the B's were blindsided by Montreal.
The 2011 team was considered to be a contender but they caught a huge break when the Caps faltered in the second round but it turned out that Lightning team was legit.
The Bruins would play Philly in the second round and the Flyers also had a tough 7 games series with Buffalo ( which incredibly was the last time the Sabres were in the playoffs. )
The Bruins remembered what had happened the year before and blew out the Flyers in Game 1
Still, nobody thought that Game 2 in Philly would be the last home game the Flyers would play in 2011. The pregame was emotional because of world events
and then Tim Thomas just stole the game
Bruins-Flyers Game 2 2011 Highlights 5/2/2011 1080p HD
After sweeping Philly the Bruins would play 14 more games - they lost 6 and won 8. Game 7 against Tampa Bay may have been the most perfect hockey game ever played. Referees Dan O'Halloran & Stephen Walkom left their whistles back at the hotel as there were NO penalties called in a 1-0 Bruins win.
That 2011 team is my favorite of all time and given my age that should speak volumes.
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