Boston Bruins 2010-2011- On THe Way to The Stanley Cup
Could this be the year of the Bruins? The Boston Bruins are currently at the top of the Northeast Division of the NHL’s Eastern conference. With a record of 24 wins, 13 losses and 7 overtime games the Bruins are four points ahead of the nearest division rival. Coach Claude Julien has the players working hard. The hard work has paid off with a good first half of the season for the Bruins.
Net minding duties have been split between Tim Thomas and Ras Tuukka. These two goaltenders have provided a solid presence for the team. The goals against average for the team ranks among the best in the NHL for the first half of the season. With solid goaltending the remainder of the team has it a little easier on the ice.
The defense is anchored by Zdeno Chara, the all star defenseman and captain of the Bruins. Other defensemen include Matt Bartkowski and Johnny Boychuk. These three players have proven strong defenders. Their presence on the team for 2010 allows the Bruins to play a more aggressive form of hockey.
The offense of the 2010- 2011 Bruins has many stellar athletes. Patrice Bergeron, back from injuries and Mark Recchi are the leaders of the offense. The Bruins can easily score multiple goals in a game period as was seen in their recent victory over the New Jersey Devils when there were five Bruins goals in the final period.
With a team that is coming together, and most players back from injuries, the Boston Bruins are poised to make a serious run into the playoffs for 2011. The road to the Stanley Cup is long and there are many opportunities to fall. With the current roster of the Boston team and the depth of players available to the coaching staff it is likely the Bruins will make the playoffs as one of the top seeds In the Eastern Conference. Once the second season starts the players will have to remain focused and work together to return the cup to Boston for the first time since the early 1970s.
There are many great hockey teams in the NHL that are ready to claim the Stanley Cup this year. The Boston Bruins have proven a capable competitor for the likes of the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins. As the season enters the second half as long as the Bruins stay focused they may return the cup to the hub of all spots this year.
