Game Three -- Bruins and Capitals, April 16 2012

Low scoring contests and stingy goaltenders have highlighted the first two games of the Bruins and Capitals series, the low scoring aspect not something that you might consider when it comes to the Capitals who still, somehow have found a way to head home with a split in their first round series.

The story thus far, hasn't been the exploits of Ovie and his pals, but of the previously unknown goaltender for the Caps, Braden Holtby who clearly has captured the imagination of hockey (especially the Boston media) with his stellar performances of games one and two.

As goes Holbty, perhaps so go the Caps.  At least that seems to be the storyline in Boston.

Game Three-- Boston 4 at Washington 3 

Boston leads the series 2 games to 1 

Previews and Reviews

Post Game

Boston Herald-- As things get nasty, B's get stronger
Boston Herald-- Zdeno Chara strike zaps Caps
Boston Herald-- No secret to success
Boston Herald-- Big goal by Daniel Paille sparks momentum
NESN-- Capitals unwise to Poke the Bear ...
NESN-- Dale Hunter accuses Bruins of Targeting Nicklas Backstrom's head
NESN-- Karl Alzner apologizes to Brad Marchand at Bruins' Team Bus
NESN-- Nicklas Backstrom Facing Automatic Game 4 Suspension
Washington Times-- Capitals' home ice advantage melts on late Chara goal
Washington Times-- Thin line between victory and defeat for Caps
Washington Times-- Holtby's magic vanishes in Game 3
Washington Post-- Bruins edge Capitals for 2-1 series lead
Washington Post-- Nicklas Backstrom deserves a spot in Game 4
Washington Post-- Fans taunt Thomas with Obama signs
Washington Post-- Bruins puzzled by Backstrom's cross check
Globe and Mail-- Backstrom the latest star in hot water

Pre Game

Boston Herald-- Bruins must create better shots to beat Caps' Braden Holtby
Boston Herald-- Alex Ovechkin: Righty guy, wrong sweater
Boston Herald-- First line again struggles to start postseason
Boston Herald-- Checking accounts for only so much
NESN-- Bruins can't afford another No Show ...
NESN-- B's head to Washington looking to regain series lead
NESN-- Bruins confident 'Determined' as they prepare for Rematch with Capitals
Washington Post-- Capitals goalie Braden Holtby has learned to focus, manage his energy
Washington Post-- Monday one timers
Washington Post-- Now it's the Washington Capitals who are applying the defence
Washington Post-- Capitals' Mike Green: "This is the best I've felt in two years'
Washington Times-- It's not odd Capitals' series is even
Washington Times-- Are Caps showing the results of playoff lessons learned?
Washington Times-- Braden Holtby unflappable in net for his second straight stellar effort
Globe and Mail-- Bruins head to DC to try to solve 'patient' Capitals


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Game Two
Game One

Game Two - Capitals-Bruins April 14, 2012

The Capitals provided an unwanted surprise to the Bruin faithful in game one, solid goaltending backstopping the Capitals through three periods of scoreless hockey, setting up an overtime that perhaps made the TD Gardens crowd just a little bit nervous.  The Bruins survived game number one, David Krejci's head not so much so after getting clocked by the Arena glass, though a 1-0 victory perhaps not quite the margin of victory anticipated.

Will the Capitals find something to build on from game one, or was that their opening and only salvo for the series, game two reveals all on Saturday

Game Two-- Washington 2 at Boston 1 (Double OT)

Previews and reviews found below

Post Game

Boston Herald-- Washington wins on Nicklas Backstrom goal
Boston Herald-- Tim Thomas tough to beat, but Capitals do it twice
Boston Herald-- No issue on pain in glass
NESN-- Bruins Searching for Answers, and a Few Goals, Against Surprisingly stingy Capitals
NESN-- Nicklas Backstrom Finds Luck in Back of Net, Scores Game Winner for Capitals in Game 2
NESN-- Braden Holtby's Budding Confidence key to Capitals taking 1-1 series back to Washington
Washington Post-- Nicklas Backstrom vaults Capitals to victory over Bruins in second overtime
Washington Post-- Braden Holtby keeps composure in Game 2 vs Bruins
Washington Post-- Nicklas Backstrom comes through in the clutch for Caps
Washington Times-- Backstrom's 2OT goal lifts Capitals to series tie with Bruins
Washington Times-- Braden Holtby unflappable in net for second straight stellar effort
Globe and Mail-- Capitals rebound with Game 2 win over Bruins

Pre Game

Boston Herald-- Ference inspires chain reaction goes
Boston Herald-- Thomas is proving it in new way
Boston Herald-- Caps follow Hunter
NESN-- B's look to extend series lead against Capitals in Game 2
NESN-- Bruins must improve Transition Defense
NESN-- Andrew Ference, Chris Kelly explain the chain
NESN-- Dennis Wideman Can Feel David Krejci's Pain...
Washington Times-- Capitals putting their bodies on the line vs. Bruins
Washington Times-- Capitals not discouraged after Game 1 overtime loss to the Bruins
Washington Times-- Lone blemish taints Holbty's playoff debut in Capitals' OT loss
Washington  Post-- Capitals need to create more offensive chances 
Washington  Post-- Capitals have to create mor space for Ovechkin
Washington Post-- Caps lines remain the same

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Game One

Game One -- Capitals - Bruins April 12 2012

The defending Stanley Cup champions and the conundrums from DC,  one team where you know exactly what they are going to bring to the game, the other well which way does the wind blow today, it has as much relevance to the Capitals as any kind of game plan.

The Bruins should have no problem in game one, nor many others before this one is done.

Game One-- Washington 0 at Boston 1 (OT)

The previews and reviews can be found below.

Post Game

Boston Herald-- Chris Kelly scores Bruins a lead
Boston Herald-- Tim Thomas poised at all points
Boston Herald-- Braden Holtby gets feather in Cap
Boston Herald-- Chris Kelly key link in chain
NESN-- Dennis Seidenberg Sets Tone Early ...
NESN-- Another Tim Thomas Supernatural Performance Gets Bruins Off on Good Foot
NESN-- Chris Kelly Earns Bruins Player of the Game Chain...
NESN-- David Krejci knocked over by Falling Glass Pane...
Washington Times-- Lone blemish taints Holtby's playoff debut in Capitals' OT loss
Washington Times-- Bruins' Chris Kelly sports team's playoff chain after scoring OT winner
Washington Times-- Capitals not discouraged after Game 1 overtime loss to the Bruins
Washington Post-- Capitals praise Braden Holtby's efforts in Game 1 loss to Bruins
Washington Post-- Capitals need to create more scoring chances against Bruins
Washington Post-- Alex Ovechkin needs to focus more on shooting than on hitting
Washington Post-- Ovechkin, Seidenberg and the hit heard around the NHL

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Pre Game

Boston Globe-- Here's a capital idea
Boston Globe-- Chara's shadow looms large
Boston Globe-- 8 things to know about the Capitals
Boston Herald-- Bruins look to beat odds
Boston Herald-- Bruins hope to start like they finished
Boston Herald-- No Horton for this post season run
Washington Post-- Caps enter Stanley Cup Playoffs as an underdog
Washington Post-- Capitals' Alex Ovechkin can make amends after difficult season
Washington Post-- Capitals have a new attitude going into the NHL playoffs
Washington Times-- Capitals relish role as underdogs
Washington Times-- Keith Aucoin making NHL playoff debut against Bruins he grew up rooting for
Washington Times-- Mattias Sjogren's 'great opportunity' back with capitals