The Bruins repeatedly played catch-up in yesterday's matinee affair against the Caps, going down 1-0, 2-1, 3-2, and ultimately 4-3 in Overtime.However, Zdeno Chara's 100th career goal with only 4 minutes left in the 3rd period salvaged a point for the Bruins, who maintain an 8 point lead over Washington for first in the Eastern Conference.
The Capitals have won 3 of the 4 meetings between the two clubs this year - the only team in the NHL to have such a record - and added more fuel to an already impressive run of late.
Tim Thomas played a solid game, despite letting in a TERRIBLE game-winner (Alexander Semin's slapshot came from at least centre, catching Thomas unprepared through the wickets), and in all honesty, I liked the fact the Bruins were tenacious enough to keep tying the game up after each Washington goal.
Matt Hunwick potted another goal for the Bruins, making a legitimate case for staying with the big club rather than going back to the minors (particularly with recent injuries to the younger core), and Marc Savard had three assists in the loss.
Note that despite how the NHL chooses to view such Overtime losses (ie: awarding a point) these are still losses! The B's would not get a point in the playoffs, and while it may be hardline, I think this simple win / loss dichotomy is the only one that matters as we bank into the final 20 games of the Season.
The B's next match will be a challenge as well, facing the Flyers in Boston, on Tuesday.
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