After losing in three overtimes in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals, the Boston Bruins may head into Game 2 without Nathan Horton, their top right winger. Game 2 is set for an 8:00 p.m. start time at the United Center in Chicago, and will be televised on NBC. Bruins and Blackhawks fans can live stream Game 2 here, or catch their respective radio broadcasts on 98.5 The Sports Hub and WGN 720.
The loss of Horton would be a big blow to the Bruins, who have had great success this postseason largely because of that line's seamless production. Blackhawks defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson spoke to media members about Boston's fearsome first line.
"I think that's a line that has most of the offensive abilities that the good line should have," Hjalmarsson said. "They got a big body with Lucic and Horton is a pretty big guy, too, and Krejci's a good playmaker and good shot, too. So they're obviously one of the best lines in the league, if not the best."
Horton did practice yesterday, so David Krejci is optimistic that he can suit up for Game 2. "It's great. He's a big part of this team and really missed him in the overtime after he went down," Krejci said. "So it's good to see him back on the ice."
The Bruins, who rode the red-hot goaltending of Tuukka Rask against the Pittsburgh Penguins, may have gotten Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford going after Game 1. Crawford recorded 51 saves, turning away shot after shot in the three overtime periods.
Despite his stellar opening game performance, Crawford is showing great respect for Boston's playmaking. "They're a tough line to stop," Crawford said. "They're big. They're strong and they go to the net hard, but they make plays. Our guys, you know, just try to keep them on the outside as much as possible. For me, just be patient. Don't commit to anything too early, because they do find the open guy."
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