With the 2012 Stanley Cup Final heading into it’s final two games, we as Bruins fans are saddened at the thought that just a year ago this was our team. While the opening round of the playoffs proved to be an upset for all Bruins fans alike, there is no denying the team needed a break. While they may have had a rocky season, there were no doubt some unbelievable moments throughout the season. In this post, we are going to specifically look at the top ten goals scored this season.
#10: Carter Camper Gets His First Career Goal
Who: Carter Camper
When: February 25, 2012
Where: Scotia Bank Place against Ottawa Senators
The twenty-three year old rookie from Ohio was able to net one past Andersen to give the Bruins a two-goal advantage against the Ottawa Senators.
#9: Dennis Seidenberg Scores from the Red Line
Who: Dennis Seidenberg
When: January 31, 2012
Where: TD Banknorth Garden against Ottawa Senators
The German Hammer ripped a shot from the red line, a good ninety-feet away from the goal and managed to get it past the net minder. Simply amazing.
#8: Shawn Thornton Gets Penalty Shot
Who: Shawn Thornton
When: January 10, 2012
Where: TD Banknorth Garden against Winnipeg Jets
Shawn Thornton comes out of the box, gets hooked and granted a penalty shot. He dekes, dangles and scores!
#7: David Krejci OT Winner
Who: David Krejci
When: March 1, 2012
Where: Prudential Center against New Jersey Devils
David Krejci, after battling a bad drought, scores the game-winning goal against the New Jersey Devils, his third goal of the game.
#6: Brad Marchand-First Career Hat Trick
Who: Brad Marchand
When:December 23, 2011
Where: TD Banknorth Garden against Florida Panthers
#5: Tyler Seguin – First Career Hat Trick
Who: Tyler Seguin
When: November 5, 2011
Where: Air Canada Centre against Toronto Maple Leafs
#4: Chris Kelly OT Winner Against Washington Capitals
Who: Chris Kelly
When: April 12, 2012
Where: TD Banknorth Garden against Washington Capitals
Chris Kelly FIRES one past Braden Holtby to win the first game of the Eastern Conference Quarter Finals.
#3: Benoit Pouliot Undresses Campoli
Who: Benoit Pouliot
When:February 15, 2012
Where: Centre Belle against the Montreal Canadiens
Benoit Pouliot shows he has some sick stick moves as he gets one past Campoli and scores!
#2: Tyler Seguin OT Winner
Who: Tyler Seguin
When: April 22, 2012
Where: Verizon Center against Washington Capitals Eastern Conference Quarter Finals Game 6
Tyler Seguin waits and puts it past Holtby for his first goal of the series.
#1: BEST GOAL OF THE YEAR: Benoit Pouliot against he Florida Panthers
Who: Benoit Pouliot
When: December 23, 2011
Where: TD Banknorth Garden against Florida Panthers
By far the BEST goal scored this season and if you agree with me, go to the NHL page and VOTE!!
The Bruins provided us with so many amazing things this season, despite having a shaky start they managed to pull it together for the most part. Keep on believing Bruins fans, next season is just around the corner.