UNH-BU Round 1

Well the bad guys took the first round of the home and home series (4-2) . So I was right special teams did play a big role, the key being the short handed goal BU scored in the second. A bad play by Switzer at the blue line led to a break away goal for BU. At the time the game was 1-1. UNH controlled the first period and got a nice power play goal by Radja. But the second period the momentum shifted to BU, BU controlled the pace of the period and won the 1 on 1 battles to the puck. The third period was more equal, with both teams having spurts. But overall have to say BU controlled more of the game then UNH. UNH did not play a bad game, but missed a lot of opportunities. There were times they put a lot of pressure on John Curry and had golden chances but could not bury the lose puck. To win against a extremely good defensive team like BU have to take advantage of those opportunities. Those are the things BU did well Friday night, as 2 of the goals came off lose puck chances in from of Regan.
As for Saturday night down at BU, I see UNH coming out with a chip on there shoulder and working extremely hard to bury the missed opportunities that they missed out on Friday night. I am hoping UNH can score an even strength goal, as both goals last night were on the power play. Would also like to see some scoring out of the 3rd and 4th line, as most of the scoring recently has come from the top 2 lines. I am sure the game will be a physical game as there is still a lot at stake for this game. A win and UNH is guarantee a share of the regular season title. A BU win puts them closer and more pressure on UNH against Providence next weekend.
GO CATS!!!