I used to think that a three games to none lead in a seven game series was a lock. Then in 2004 the Red Sox came out of a 3-0 hole and beat the Yankees in the American League Championship series. On the flip side there was 2010 when the Bruins blew a 3-0 series lead to the Flyers in the Conference Semi Finals.
Especially for Boston fans, three games to none series leads will never again feel safe. We know better.
The Bruins have a three games to none lead over the Penguins and game four is tonight. They took a 3-0 lead against the Flyers in 2011 and finished the sweep. They took a 3-0 lead in the last round against the Rangers and finished the series in five games. I should feel pretty confident. I do not feel confident. Cautiously optimistic, yes. Confident? No.
I need the Bruins to win tonight. They have Pittsburgh down and they have to put them away without giving them any hope. They have to finish them off quickly. The Penguins showed us in game three that they are not going down without a fight. However, in game two they showed us that if you rattle them enough they will cave in. If the Bruins can jump out to a quick lead the way they have in the past two games… maybe that will do it. Maybe that will break what’s left of the Penguins spirit. Regardless, the Bruins have to play as if their life depends on it or else risk falling into that mean ol’ 2010 trap.
Win it tonight, Bruins. Put them away while you can.
Go Bruins!
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