From The Boston Globe · · 50s
Bruins' special teams turn game around in Anaheim
Bruins' power play and penalty kill secure 4-2 win over Ducks after shaky start.
In brief
Bruins' power play and penalty kill secure 4-2 win over Ducks after shaky start. Bruins overcome a 2-0 deficit with three power play goals and a strong penalty kill to win 4-2 against Ducks. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
First period slump
Bruins trail 2-0 after Anaheim scores 14 shots on goalie Michael DiPietro.
“Probably the worst shot of my career”
Brunet's first goal
Rookie Frederic Brunet scores power play goal in second period to start comeback.
“I mean, it’s everyone just coming to congratulate me after, which is awesome”
DiPietro's comeback
DiPietro stops 13 shots in final 40 minutes for first NHL win.
“I said a lot of expletives to myself and coming after the period”
Power play surge
Bruins score three power play goals to overcome 2-0 deficit.
“Overall, it’s all about feeling good and they already were feeling good”
Penalty kill success
Bruins kill all five Ducks power play chances including three minutes in third period.
“Mikey was our best killer. Penalty kill was outstanding”
Team chemistry
Brunet and DiPietro, former Providence teammates, celebrate mutual success.
“He’s one of the hardest workers I’ve played with”
The takeaway
Bruins overcome a 2-0 deficit with three power play goals and a strong penalty kill to win 4-2 against Ducks.
