Cautious Optimism

Wow.

The Bruins played pretty crappy last night and still managed to pull out a 3-1 win over Tampa Bay in game five of the Eastern Conference Finals. Boston now takes a three games to two lead.

How did it happen? This is Boston we're talking about. How can we be this close to another series win? Well, Tim Thomas is The Man. That's a big part of it, but shouldn't they have fallen apart by now? They always do. Again, this is Boston we're talking about.

Game six is tomorrow in Tampa Bay. While the math dictates that we have two chances to win one game, I think in this instance math can kiss my ass. We absolutely must win game six. If we let the Lightning stay alive then we are just inviting the collapse we all fear. They are down (slightly, let's be honest, Tampa Bay played very well last night) so let's kick them while they are down.

Cautious Optimism is the key. Don't think about anything else besides game six. Focus! Take your Ritalin! Win Game Six!

GO BRUINS!