Boston up Five After Two, Cruise to 5-1 Win

The Boston Bruins defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5-1, Saturday afternoon at the Garden. The Bruins led 5-0 after two periods and held on for their second straight victory.

The game started out with the Bruins looking a little sluggish, but it didn't take long for the B's to wake-up. Just six minutes into the game the Bruins found themselves on the power play and with just a few ticks remaining on the PP they were able to capitalize.

Dennis Wideman found a streaking Blake Wheeler, who dished to David Krejci who put a back hand shot past Cam Ward.

Then at 17:21 of the first period, one of the call ups, Martins Karsums was able to collect his first NHL point. The goal was credited to Stephane Yelle as he was able to knock in the puck heading toward the goal. At the end of 20 minutes the Bruins led the Hurricanes 2-0.

In the first few minutes of the second period another Bruin tallied his first career NHL point. This time is was Byron Bitz who got the helper on Mark Stuart's goal. The goal would spell the end for starter, Cam Ward who looked weak giving up the third goal.

Michael Leighton replaced Ward in net, but things didn't get any better for Carolina.

Michael Ryder was the next Bruin to get on the board on a feed from David Krejci. Ryder slid the puck through the crease on what looked to be a pass attempt, but the shot found the goal and the Bruins were delivering a knock-out punch early.

The final goal of the day for the Bruins came from Ryder again, however, Krejci was the guy that made the play that will put him in Sports Center's Top-10. Krejci made a behind the back pass to Ryder which had the Bruins fans ooh'ing and aw'ing.

Then, in the final few minutes Matt Hunwick who threw an elbow a bit earlier had to answer the bell. He got into a bout with Justin Williams and it looked like Williams was going to take Hunwick to school until Hunwick landed a huge right that put Williams on his backside.

The Bruins went to the third with a five goal lead and coasted to the victory. The only blemish against Tim Thomas, was a goal from Justin Williams who made a nice tip off of a Frantisek Kaberle wrist shot. Thomas had already committed to the shot and had no chance once Williams changed direction of the shot.

With the win the Bruins moved to, 31-7-4 and are now nine points ahead of the Washington Capitals in the Eastern Conference.

The Bruins next game of course needs no introduction, as the Bruins will face-off against the Habs Tuesday night at the Garden.