The Boston Bruins have done it again. On Thursday night, the Bruins clinched a berth in the Stanley Cup Final with a 4-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in a four-game sweep. The Bruins, who are the reigning Stanley Cup champions, have now advanced to the Stanley Cup Final for the third time in the last nine years.
The Bruins were led by forward Brad Marchand, who scored two goals and added an assist in the win. Marchand has been a key contributor for the Bruins throughout the playoffs, and his performance on Thursday night was no different. Marchand now has 13 points (6 goals, 7 assists) in 12 playoff games this year.
The Bruins also got a big performance from forward David Pastrnak, who scored a goal and added an assist in the win. Pastrnak has been one of the Bruins’ most consistent players throughout the playoffs, and he now has 11 points (5 goals, 6 assists) in 12 playoff games this year.
The Bruins also got a huge performance from defenseman Torey Krug, who scored the game-winning goal in the third period. Krug has been one of the Bruins’ most reliable players throughout the playoffs, and he now has 10 points (3 goals, 7 assists) in 12 playoff games this year.
The Bruins were also aided by goaltender Tuukka Rask, who made 30 saves in the win. Rask has been one of the Bruins’ most valuable players throughout the playoffs, and he now has a .937 save percentage and a 1.83 goals against average in 12 playoff games this year.
The Bruins will now face either the Vegas Golden Knights or Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup Final. The Bruins will be looking to become the first team since the Detroit Red Wings in 1997 and 1998 to win back-to-back Stanley Cups. No matter who they face, it is sure to be an exciting series.
