Recent History Says Bruins Might Come Back from 0-2 Hole

First, the bad news. In a playoff series, the Boston Bruins are 2-26 when they fall behind two games to none in their 98-year history. The initial reaction when dropping the first two games of a playoff series is doom and gloom. The percentages do not favor a team dropping the first two games (52-337). The deck is stacked against the Bruins even after a determined Game 3 win at home on Friday night.

So now, the good news. The last two times the Bruins have faced an 0-2 deficit, the Black and Gold have come back to win the series in seven games. Both of these instances occurred in 2011 when the Bruins won the Stanley Cup for the first time in 39 years. In round one and with Head Coach Claude Julien’s job seemingly on the line, Boston would come back from two games down to beat the rival Montreal Canadiens in overtime in Game 7. Then in the Stanley Cup Final against Vancouver, the Bruins would win the Cup in seven games as well.

Most might say, “well, that was eleven years ago,” but there are two significant players still on this Bruins team, Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand. This tandem represents the leadership of this current team and has been the main reason why the Bruins have been a very resilient team in recent years. That same resilience was displayed in Game 3 against Carolina and helped the team to a 4-2 must-win.

Now, in 2022, it could be that Head Coach Bruce Cassidy’s job is in jeopardy, similar to Julien’s. Cassidy’s candor and willingness to call players out in the media have been admirable, but maybe wearing out the team some. Some fans and media might think that Cassidy’s shelf-life will expire. But games like Friday night’s win might lead you to believe that the team is still fighting and playing hard for each other and their coach. Game 4 on Sunday afternoon becomes the biggest game of the year and possibly the most important for the future of Bruce Cassidy.

The odds are stacked against the Bruins overall, but there is a glimmer of hope and a recent example that a comeback is possible. The Bruins can come back and win this series. But they might not want the series to go seven games. The Bruins are just 1-4 all-time in road Game 7’s. That win? The 4-0 win in Vancouver to win the Stanley Cup.

Season 4. Episode 38. B.C. Bruins Bruins Benders Podcast

 Join the Bruins Benders Podcast as they cover the HOTTEST topics in the Boston Bruins market, along with…- Bruins Draft Recap- How did the Bruins do on Day 1 of Free Agency?- Bruins trade for Viktor Arvidsson.- Steve Spott hired as new Assistant Coach.& Much More!Bruins Benders Premium Hoodies $55https://shop.insidetherink.com/products/get-bent-premium-hoodieBruins Benders Long Sleeve Tee $40https://shop.insidetherink.com/products/bruins-benders-long-sleeve-tee-1Bruins Benders Tee $30https://shop.insidetherink.com/products/bruins-benders-t-shirt-1For more from us, visit: insidetherink.com/bruins-bendersBoston Bruins Trade Rumors, Boston Bruins News, Boston Bruins, Jeremy Swayman, Joonas Korpisalo, Charlie McAvoy, Brandon Carlo, Nikita Zadorov, Hampus Lindholm, Mason Lohrei, Andrew Peeke, Parker Wotherspoon, Johnny Beecher, Mark Kastelic, Justin Brazeau, Cole Koepke, Trent Frederic, Matthew Poitras, Charlie Coyle, Pavel Zacha, Morgan Geekie, Brad Marchand, David Pastrnak, Elias Lindholm, Oliver Wahlstrom, Fabian Lysell, Georgii Merkulov, Joe Sacco, Don Sweeney, Cam Neely, Brandon Carlo Trade#nhl #nhlbruins #hockey #bostonbruins #nhlplayoffs #bruins #nhlhockey #nhlmemes #boston #nhlallstar #nhldiscussion #nhlnews #nhledits #nhldraft #bruinsnation #nhlawards #nhltrade #hockeylife #tdgarden #nhlhighlights #bostonsports #bruinshockey #bruinsfan #nhlblackhawks #nhlglobalseries #nhlfi #nhlleafs #nhltrades #nhltradedeadline #nhlcanadiens #nhl #nhlnews #hockey #nhlhockey #nhlplayoffs #nhledits #nhldiscussion #nhlmemes #nhldraft #nhlallstar #hockeylife #hockeynews #hockeymemes #nhlhighlights #icehockey #sports #hockeyislife #nhlbruins #hockeyplayers #hockeyfan #hockeyplayer #hockeyedits #stanleycup #nhlawards #hockeygame #hockeyboys #hockeygram #hockeyfights #nhltrade #nhltrades 
  1. Season 4. Episode 38. B.C. Bruins
  2. Season 4. Episode 37. Gimme a J. Gimme a G.
  3. Season 4. Episode 36. What's Your Vector, Victor?
  4. Season 4. Episode 35. Riding the Sturm Out.
  5. Season 4. Episode 34. Marco? Polo?

Discover more from Inside The Rink

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Leave a Reply

Tanner Jeannot of the Los Angeles Kings

Player Profile: Tanner Jeannot

Tanner Jeannot was born on May 29, 1997, in Estevan, Saskatchewan. The left-shooting forward played for three seasons with the Estevan Bruins from 2010-13. In his first two seasons with the U15 club, Jeannot scored 29 goals and collected 18 assists in 42 games and five goals and three assists in ten postseason games. Jeannot […]

Read More
Gage Goncalves of the Tampa Bay Lightning

Tampa Bay Lightning Make Significant Player Signings To Start July

As free agency has started in the National Hockey League, many teams, including the Tampa Bay Lightning, are making significant roster moves with free agents and player extensions. Just yesterday, July 1, for day one of free agency, the Lightning extended young 24-year-old Portuguese forward Gage Goncalves to a two-year contract worth $1.2 million a […]

Read More
William Moore 2025 Draft Profile

Breaking Down Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney’s Draft

Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney has been in his position for ten years now and has seen success with one Stanley Cup Finals appearance and one historic regular season. This past season was the first time since 2016 that the Bruins failed to make the playoffs. Sweeney has added pieces to the prior core […]

Read More