Ep 2. Game 2: Bruins vs. Canucks (OT)
- June 4, 2011
In the second episode of the Stanley Cup Finals season 2011, we see the Boston Bruins facing off against the Vancouver Canucks for the second game of the series. The Bruins were looking to even the score, after losing the first game to the Canucks in a crushing defeat.
From the start, it was clear that this game was going to be another intense battle. Both teams came out strong, with plenty of back-and-forth action and some hard hits. The Bruins struck first, with a goal from Brad Marchand early in the first period. The Canucks responded quickly, though, with a goal from Ryan Kesler just a few minutes later.
The game was tied at the end of the first period, but the Bruins regained the lead in the second period with a goal from Milan Lucic. The Canucks weren't far behind, though, as Sami Salo tied the game up again just a few minutes later. The rest of the second period was filled with plenty of near-misses and close calls, but neither team was able to score.
The third period was just as heated as the first two, with both teams battling hard for the win. The Canucks looked like they might take it when Kesler scored his second goal of the game with just a few minutes left on the clock. But the Bruins weren't ready to give up just yet. With their goalie pulled for an extra attacker, they managed to tie the game back up with a goal from Johnny Boychuk.
The game went into overtime, with both teams pushing harder than ever to try to secure the win. The Bruins had some close chances, including a shot that hit the post, but the Canucks were just as determined to keep them from scoring. Finally, it was the Bruins' Nathan Horton who came through with the game-winning goal, sending his team to victory and tying up the series at one game apiece.
Overall, Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals in 2011 was an intense and thrilling match-up between two talented teams. The game was full of close calls and heart-stopping moments, and fans on both sides were on the edge of their seats until the very end. With the series now tied, it's anyone's guess who will come out on top in the end.