The Boston Bruins opened the Eastern Conference Finals in front of their own fans with a win over the Carolina Hurricanes and now are looking to get a 2-0 lead before the series moves to North Carolina. Brad Marchand continued with his excellent displays in the NHL Playoffs as he added two more points, while the Canes’ fans back home supported their team despite a loss in the opener.
Boston off to a 1-0 lead
The Boston Bruins scored four unanswered goals in the third period to secure a 5-2 victory in the opening game of the Eastern Conference Finals.
The #NHLBruins potted four unanswered goals – two on the power play – in the third period to take Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final.
🎥 Highlights from last night's 5-2 victory over the Hurricanes at @tdgarden: pic.twitter.com/f1nzaYMYp3
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) May 10, 2019
Great support from the Caniacs
The Carolina Hurricanes suffered a 5-2 defeat in the opening game of the Eastern Conference Finals, but the support from their fans back home was tremendous as they watched the tilt on a big screen.
Not the outcome we wanted on the ice, but the support tonight from Caniacs back home was tremendous. pic.twitter.com/KRij8iZZKU
— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) May 10, 2019
Thunderous celebration
Defenseman Steven Kampfer scored the opening goal for Boston Bruins.. Here you can see how a certain fan reacted on Kampfer’s celebration, it’s hilarious.
An absolutely THUNDEROUS celebration, even the fans felt it. ⛈😂 #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/ye2j6Y0ixJ
— NHL (@NHL) May 10, 2019
Marchand is on fire!
Boston Bruins’ Brad Marchand recorded a couple of assists in a 5-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes and recorded his third season with at least 15 points in the NHL Playoffs. He moved to second place behind Ray Bourque who managed to achieve this milestone on four occasions.
The 2019 postseason marks the third time in @Bmarch63's career that he has collected at least 15 points in a single playoff year. Ray Bourque is the only player in @NHLBruins franchise history to record more such instances (1983, 1988, 1990 and 1991). #NHLStats #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/vpvi9IE5WO
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) May 10, 2019
Bowie was ready for Game 1
Boston Bruins fans were amazing in their 5-2 win over Carolina Hurricanes but the team also had a special fan root for them in Game 1.
Bowie, the goodest @nhlbruins boy is ready for Game 1 tonight! 🐶 #StanleyCup #MyPlayoffsMoment (🎥 @foxywell1111) pic.twitter.com/esIewLxTPm
— NHL (@NHL) May 9, 2019
