Dom Difference in Victory

The Achilles heel with the Boston Bruins over the past few seasons was their goaltending. The team was getting better on the ice but couldn't get over the hump. The Bruin GM went out and paid a price to obtain one of the premier goaltenders in the NFHL for games such as this, where a goalie could steal a game when his team was outplayed. Well this was such a game, where Hartford probably deserved better but was out-goalied in a 4-2 Boston win.

Luc Robitaille scored on the powerplay seven minutes into the first period which was completely dominated by Hartford. The shots were 15-5 Whale and they were clearly the better team. 

In the second period, Ziggy Palffy was able to beat Don Beaupre a minute in to even it up. The period was evenly played, with only one penalty called and lots of open ice for each team to blast up and down on. 

Mike Alatalo beat Hasek 44 seconds into the third to restore the Hartford lead. From that point on Boston took over. They played a patient game, capitalizing on their opportunities. Fred Boimistruck tied the game up, then Steve Larmer gave the Bruins the lead and Boimistruck scored his second of the game with under two minutes remaining to provide a little cushion. Make the final 4-2 Boston.

"We responded really well after the loss last night," said coach Guevremont. "This was a huge test against a great team. We need to be better going forward but We'll take the points tonight."

A huge win for this Boston team, with a couple of lesser teams up next on the schedule.

GAME STARS:

3. Randy Burridge

2. Fred Boimistruck

1. Dominik Hasek

GAME NOTES:

-The Bruin PP went 1 for 3 and the PK went 2 for 3

-Mogilny missed his second straight game, but is likely to play tomorrow night.

THE SANDWICH REPORT:

The Sandwich Bruins slid into Connecticut and slid out with a 6-2 win. John Lilley opened up the scoring with a pair and Sandwich didn't look back.