2017 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Series Review: (A2) Ottawa Senators vs. (A3) Boston Bruins

It took a little while, but Ottawa would open the scoring in Game 1 with a second period goal. The third period belonged to Boston though, as the Bruins scored twice en route to taking Game 1. Just like last game, Game 2 scoring started in the second (this time with the Bruins striking first). Boston built up a 3-1 lead before Ottawa scored twice in the third to tie the game. It took two minutes in the extra frame for Dion Phaneuf to end it on a point shot and tie the series. Game 3 saw Ottawa score twice in the first, taking just 25 seconds between goals. The Senators added one more in the second, then the Bruins came back. Boston added two quick goals, and tied the game before the second period ended. Overtime was once again needed, and it was again a short one. This time, it was Bobby Ryan who won it for the Senators. Ottawa kept their winning ways going in Game 4, thanks to a 22-save shutout by Craig Anderson and Ryan scoring the lone goal of the game. Ottawa looked to close the series in Game 5, scoring once in the first and again early in the second. Boston managed to tie the game up before the period ended. The game stayed tied through the third, and an overtime period. The game ended in the second overtime, with Sean Kurlay scoring his second of the game. Ottawa dominated possession to start Game 6, but it was Boston who got on the board first. The Senators efforts would pay off in the second, as they scored twice to take the lead. Boston picked it up to start the third, resulting Patrice Bergeron scoring to tie the game. For a fourth time, a game would be resolved in overtime. A penalty by Boston in the extra frame sealed their fate. Clarke MacArthur scored on the man advantage, winning the game for Ottawa. The Ottawa Senators eliminated the Boston Bruins in six games, and move on to the next round.

Games

Boston Bruins 2 - Ottawa Senators 1
Boston Bruins 3 - Ottawa Senators 4 (OT)
Ottawa Senators 4 - Boston Bruins 3 (OT)
Ottawa Senators 1 - Boston Bruins 0
Boston Bruins 3 - Ottawa Senators 2 (2OT)
Ottawa Senators 3 - Boston Bruins 2 (OT)

Three Thoughts on the Series

1. Kind of amazing that Boston could not register a shot in the second period of Game 1, then went on to win the game.
2. Poor Riley Nash. Should have been both him and Bobby Ryan going to the box in overtime. Instead, it was just him for retaliating while Ryan scored on the powerplay to win the game.
3. It was nice to see Clarke MacArthur get the series-winning goal after a long road back from a concussion.

Picture of the Series

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Highlight of the Series

It was a nice goal by Hoffman, but man that pass from Karlsson is the real highlight.

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