Bruins Play Big in Fresh Start

In their first game after the blockbuster trade that saw Zach Parise join the Bruins, it was all smiles during the post-game interviews. The Bruins looked like a totally different team when they thrashed the talented Islanders 6-0. And it was a dominant performance where the Bruins outshot their opponents 41-19, including 34-8 (!) after 2 periods.

After less than five minutes #9 Zach Parise introduced himself to his new hometown fans when he finished off a great passing play with Jaroslav Spacek and Justin Williams getting the assists. The fans were off their feet and stayed there for most of the game. Captain and first star Rick Nash, obviously extra motivated with the new playmates, recorded a hat-trick with a goal in each period. Eric Nystrom notched his first goal of the campaign, while rookie Logan Couture added another to make it the perfect night for the Bruins. Adding to that a shutout for second star Mathieu Garon who faced 19 shots, 11 in the 3rd, and we couldn't ask for more.

"Wow, what a tremendous atmosphere and what a feeling to be a Bruin. We knew we were facing a good team with a winning record, but you could just feel the energy before the game and we were able to carry that into the game. To get that first goal out of the way was great, but even more important was to get the win. And what can you say about Nasher ? It's a treat to play with him and Bergy. We sure had a lot of fun out there tonight", said third star Parise.

Garon, who looks to earn the starting job in Boston, made some important saves early in the first period on a 3-on-4 with good chances by Dustin Penner and Jarome Iginla. Even Alex Ovechkin was clearly frustrated and broke two sticks during the game after Garon made it look easy. "The guys did a tremendous job in front of me tonight and it was an inspirational win for sure. We know it's just one game so we got to work just as hard if we want to turn things around. We sure are on the right track", said Garon.