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Round 2 Recap
Dallas vs. St. Louis
Pat Eaves, the only BC player in this series, missed 4 games due to injury. Eaves scored the only Stars goal in Dallas' Game 7 loss.
Tampa Bay vs. New York Islanders
Brian Boyle was the only BC player in this series. Boyle scored two goals in the series, including the Game 3 OT winner for Tampa, his first playoff OT goal.
Washington vs. Pittsburgh
Brooks Orpik (WSH) and Brian Dumoulin (PIT) were the two BC players in this series. Brooks Orpik missed three games for Washington after being suspended. His loss was definitely felt by Washington, but bad penalties from him in his return to the team contributed to Pittsburgh's win. Dumoulin picked up 2 assists in Game 4, including an assist on the OT winner. Dumoulin also picked up an assist in Game 6.
Round 3 Rooting Guide
Tampa Bay vs. Pittsburgh
Root for Tampa.
Both teams have a BC player (and a BC Brian): Brian Boyle plays for Tampa and Brian Dumoulin plays for Pittsburgh. Bill Guerin is the Assistant General Manager for Pittsburgh, which tilts the balance towards the Penguins, but we're rooting for Tampa. Pittsburgh has won a Stanley Cup fairly recently, while Tampa hasn't won since 2004. Additionally, Dumoulin likely has more years left in his career than Boyle does, so we'd rather have Boyle win now. Boyle also played for BC for 4 years compared to Dumoulin's three (although we certainly don't fault Dumoulin for leaving - he was ready). Finally, Pittsburgh has Bonino (BU) and it's always fun to root against BU :)
Either way, BC fans win. So we won't judge you too much if you're rooting for Pittsburgh.
St. Louis vs. San Jose
Root for St. Louis.
Neither team has any BC alumni currently playing for them, and both teams have BU alums. The best team to root for as a BC fan in St. Louis because Peter Harrold plays for their AHL affiliate and saw a bit of NHL action this season. (I'm actually rooting for the Sharks, but oh well.)
Minor Leagues
Ben Smith is the only BC alum still playing for a minor league trophy. His Toronto Marlies are hoping to win the AHL's Calder Cup. Paul Carey's Hershey Bears are also still in the Calder Cup race, but Carey is out for the remainder of the season.