how far ahead do the bruins need to be in this series to feel confident?

they look good.  thomas has been spectacular in net.  but we've been down this road before.  for now i'm gonna stick with my general apathy towards hockey and not really get too invested.  i think i need to see at least a 4 goal lead in a deciding game to really believe they'll beat philly.

and how did the refs/horn and light operator not know right away that this was a goal?  it hit right in the middle of the net and bounced out slowly.  all the players knew.  the crowd knew.  even the people watching on tv in my bar knew.