The Boston Bruins took a 2-1 lead on the St. Louis Blues in the Stanley Cup Finals after a commanding 7-2 win last night. Boston made the final score academic after taking a 4-0 lead within the first minute of the second period, and Jordan Binnington was pulled for the first time all season. St. Louis knows it must have a short memory and shake off this defeat since Game 4 is a virtual must-win.
#NHLBRUINS WIN GAME 3!!! 🙌
7-2 over St. Louis. B's lead the Cup Final 2-1. pic.twitter.com/QcROU6OZuT
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) June 2, 2019
It didn’t take long for Boston to impose its will in Game 3. Shortly after the midway mark of the second period, the Bruins took over in almost every facet and scored four goals off of five shots. The Blues didn’t stand much chance after that.
Blues goalie Jordan Binnington admitted to letting his emotions get the best of him when he bumped Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask on the way to the bench for a timeout during Boston's 7-2 win in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. @Zeisberger has more.https://t.co/2dyhB3iM0A
— NHL.com (@NHLdotcom) June 2, 2019
It was a frustrating night for Jordan Binnington. Binnington was pulled for the first time in 52 starts this season after allowing five goals on 19 shots. The Blues’ rookie was a major part of St. Louis’ run to the Stanley Cup Finals, but he has not been particularly impressive in the playoffs. He has a 2.54 GAA and .909 save percentage in the postseason.
The Bruins' power play dominates the Game 3 victory over the Blues, going 4-for-4. Our @TomGulittiNHL has the story.https://t.co/HGQQkMj0ad
— NHL.com (@NHLdotcom) June 2, 2019
Boston’s power play has been bonkers this postseason. The Bruins went 4-4 with an extra man on the ice last night, and they have now converted on 50 percent of their power play opportunities this season away from home. They have capitalized on more than 35 percent of their power plays in all this playoffs, and that has spurred their run.
Jack Hughes, the projected No. 1 pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, did not participate in the fitness testing at the 2019 NHL Scouting Combine after his medical exam three days earlier showed he was less than 100 percent. Our @mikemorrealeNHL has the story:https://t.co/rcTpzSgDvs
— NHL.com (@NHLdotcom) June 1, 2019
The NHL Scouting Combine wrapped up yesterday, and there was some disappointment when Jack Hughes decided not to take part in the fitness tests. Hughes was around for most of the week-long combine, but he has not had much of a break since the World Championships.
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