Round 2- Carolina (6) vs. Boston (1)

[dexterpyro]

It seems to me Boston is very frustrated and starting to play a lil dirty. So many missed calls, but boy they sure didnt miss the rutu call one. Cam was great again, and how about Samsanov. I mean when he starts dancing with that puck its always a good thing. I know I am looking ahead but is anyone even scared of the caps or the pens??? There goalies now and there team defenses look like a joke. One more win..... Go Canes!

Need 9 more wins for Lord Stanleys cup....

[solorca]

Another great win for the Canes. I got a call from a friend at the last minute and got second row seats behind the Boston bench, so it was nice to finally get back to a Canes game since I've only made it to about five this season. It was especially nice to see the team dominate the third period after it looked like Boston was going to start fighting their way back after they played a really good second.

It was amazing to see the love that Jussi Jokinen has from the the crowd now. We were chanting his name for large portions of the game...and when he came out as the first star, it was an explosion.

This wasn't the loudest Canes game that I've been to, but I would rank it in the top 5, especially after Jokinen scored the go-ahead goal.

I kind of expect us to lose game five, but I think we'll take the series in six.

[goodlay]

Need to close this series out asap though, so Boston can't get any momentum.

[solorca]

Need to close this series out asap though, so Boston can't get any momentum.

I agree. I just know Cam Ward, and he tends to struggle about every fourth game. With Boston desperate and playing at home, I think they'll take the next game.

Game six should be all Canes though

[17+89=6]

I agree. I just know Cam Ward, and he tends to struggle about every fourth game. With Boston desperate and playing at home, I think they'll take the next game.

Game six should be all Canes though

The whole team tends to come out a bit flat in the first game of a big lead. Hopefully we can beat them down in Boston. I wouldn't mind getting some rest. Of course, rest can be bad sometimes.

[ItsNotGonnaBeAlright]

The whole team tends to come out a bit flat in the first game of a big lead. Hopefully we can beat them down in Boston. I wouldn't mind getting some rest. Of course, rest can be bad sometimes.

With the cool headed professionalism we have on this team in Staal, Jokinen, Brindy, and Ward, not to mention the focus and passion of players like Ruutu and Gleason I don't think there's much to worry about in terms of getting rusty in a little time off.

I say close em out early and earn the breather. Two back to back series like this? they've earned it.

[17+89=6]

With the cool headed professionalism we have on this team in Staal, Jokinen, Brindy, and Ward, not to mention the focus and passion of players like Ruutu and Gleason I don't think there's much to worry about in terms of getting rusty in a little time off.

I say close em out early and earn the breather. Two back to back series like this? they've earned it.

I agree with you. As long as Maurice skates them tough in practice I think they will be fine. I just like Cam Ward when he's on a roll. That's his best play. But I agree, I wouldn't mind a break for them.

[carpanfan96]

Rest would be good I think at this point, It would also be nice to close out the Bruins in 5. Who ever wins the Other series is going to have played an extra game or two. I think the Caps Pens series goes to 7.

We match up well against both of those clubs and should be an entertaining series.

[2plankingpanther]

It's going to be tough to beat the Bruins w/their backs against the wall on their ice,hopefully the Canes can Finnish,got that Jokinen,:Dthem off in game 6!

[merchman567]

I think this team will get it done in 5. I think we have our best game yet in Boston. I am tired of hearing how boston is not playing there best and the next game we will get there best. No more excuses. Take em out canes!

[merchman567]

So I just got done reading the blog from nhl today. How about Julien is trying to accuse us of playing the trap. Are you kidding me??? How about you admit that were beating you at all levels of the game instead of throwing around stupid accusations like oh there playing the trap. Wow... I hope we kill them tonight NOW. Go Canes!

[RedMage138]

what do you mean by playing the trap?

[merchman567]

Its a scheme. Basically it means we sit all our guys in there zone and block everything. Google it and you will get a better idea. Basically its a sad excuse for a coach who has been out coached.

[carpanfan96]

So I just got done reading the blog from nhl today. How about Julien is trying to accuse us of playing the trap. Are you kidding me??? How about you admit that were beating you at all levels of the game instead of throwing around stupid accusations like oh there playing the trap. Wow... I hope we kill them tonight NOW. Go Canes!

That's funny, because that's what the bruins were known to do during the regular season. Playing Trap defense and limiting shots to long shots close to the blue lines.

Lmao, I hope we kill them 9 - 0 now. GO CANES!!!!!!!