A steady parade of players to the penalty box played a big role in the Boston Bruins’ 7-2 victory, but it was all of the niggly little plays and underhanded tactics that elevated the St. Louis Blues from plain rival status. The constant runs at Tuukka Rask in particular elevate them to enemy territory in my books.
It’s a bold word to use, but that’s the nature of the Stanley Cup Final; you could be like David Backes, playing against a team that drafted you, that you captained and that you still maintain really good friendships with guys on their roster.