The 3rd and 4th lines do it again! This is a little reminiscent to the start of last years playoffs, as far as scoring goes. Depth is keeping Boston alive right now... sure have seen that before.
Washington was the better team for most of the night, but the B's outhit them big time. Hits were 42-23 Boston after the second period, and I think that it definitely showed in the third. There's an extra day off between games 3 & 4 - I'm sure Washington could use it. I expect the effects of Boston's physicality will start to show a little more in the next game or two.
Great game by Backstrom tonight, very solid in his own zone (as usual), tremendous pass for Laich's goal. His vision and touch are sublime, yo!