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Boston Bruins: 3 keys to defeating Columbus Blue Jackets in 2nd round

By Sam Minton

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 23: The Boston Bruins mascot "Blades the Bear" waves the team flag after the victory over the against the Toronto Maple Leafs during Game Seven of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden on April 23, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 23: The Boston Bruins mascot "Blades the Bear" waves the team flag after the victory over the against the Toronto Maple Leafs during Game Seven of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden on April 23, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images) /
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COLUMBUS, OH – APRIL 16: Sergei Bobrovsky #72 (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) /

2. Break down Bobrovsky

One of the Columbus Blue Jackets best players is their goaltender. If Boston wants to win they are going to have to make Sergei Bobrovsky work.

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So far in the postseason Bobrovsky has a goals against average of 2.01 and a save percentage of .932. Scoring on Bobrovsky is no easy task.

The key for the Bruins will be peppering Bobrovsky with shots and hoping that  a rebound will bounce their way. Bobrovsky loves to sprawl and make some highlight reel saves but if he is unable to control the puck this can leave the net open.

If the Boston Bruins can get some quality offensive zone time and make Bobrovsky work they can wear down the goaltender and hopefully light the lamp.

If Bobrovsky plays like the Vezina winner he is the Bruins will have a tough challenge ahead of them. Hopefully the 1st line will help lead the Bruins to victory.

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