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An update of my 2010-2011 Bruins' quarterfinal series.

Boston absolutely dominated at TD Garden to take Game 2. Ken Dryden flubbed a clearing pass leaving an open cage for Tomas Kaberle foreshadowing an unpleasant ending for Montreal. Even though it was tied at 1-1 after 2 periods, the Bruins' relentless pressure paid off in the third with Boston scoring three times including an empty netter by Milan Lucic that was left off the highlight reel. Michael Ryder's second goal of the playoffs led the attack and proved to be the winner.



Ken Dryden flipped the script as the scene shifted to the historic Montreal Forum. With Montreal badly outplayed for the second consecutive game, Dryden was brilliant stopping 31 of 32 Boston shots. The Bruins outshot the Habs 24 - 6 in the final two periods, but Patrice Bergeron was the only one who squeaked one past Dryden and Montreal gets back into the series.



Montreal's offense finally woke up with legendary goalscorer Guy Lafleur notching a hattrick as the Habs tied the series. Once again, Dryden stood tall with Yvan Cournoyer and Doug Risebrough chipping in with a goal apiece for their second goals in as many games. My only joy in this one was Zdeno Chara absolutely pummelling Serge Savard in a second period tilt.