Bruins-Senators Game 1 Takeaways: Are We Sure Zdeno Chara Is A Human Being?

Bruins-Senators Game 1 Takeaways: Are We Sure Zdeno Chara Is A Human Being?

The Boston Bruins looked dead in the water after 40 minutes on Wednesday night in Ottawa.

However, the Bruins — as they have for much of Bruce Cassidy’s brief tenure — were able to dig deep and find a way to win, scoring two third-period goals en route to a 2-1 win over the Senators in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup playoffs first-round series.

The gutsy effort was especially impressive given how bleak the situation appeared entering the third period. The Bruins registered a grand total of zero shots on goal in the middle frame, falling victim to Ottawa’s frustrating 1-3-1 neutral-zone trap.

Here are some key takeaways from Boston’s series…

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