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Boston Bruins 46-25-11) at Vancouver Canucks (54-19-9) Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final ended the way that every series that the Canucks have played in so far in the postseason \u2013 a shutout win on home ice. Now the Boston Bruins are faced with the task of trying to bite back in British Columbia in order to return home with a split. The oddsmakers are obviously still in love with Vancouver -190 and they realize now that goaltending is going to dominate this series (5 goal Total).<\/p>\n For the Boston Bruins, they can take solace in the fact that if they had played just a little bit better, we could be talking about them having Home Ice Advantage. But there are certainly some improvements that can be made. If they can somehow ignite a brutal power play (7.5% on the playoffs so far), and can somehow find a way to neutralize the obvious speed advantage that the Canucks hold, they should be OK. The coaches will be busy for sure \u2013 adjustments need to be made.<\/p>\n Offense was not a problem in Game 1 although the Top Line of Nathan Horton, David Krejci and Milan Lucic have to be better (and I think they will be). The team was able to generate 36 shots against Roberto Luongo. Defense wasn\u2019t a huge issue either. Zdeno Chara did an admirable job in limiting the Sedins effectiveness and Tim Thomas was absolutely brilliant. It is obvious that getting a puck by Roberto Luongo is essential \u2013 Thomas appears as though he will do the rest.
\nDate\/Time: Saturday, June 4, 2011, 8:00 PM ET
\nVenue: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia
\nBroadcast: CBC, NBC, RDS
\nCanucks lead series 1-0
\nBruins vs. Canucks Betting Lines from Bodog.com
\nSpread: Canucks -1.5 (+170)
\nMoneyline: Bruins +165: Canucks -190
\nOver\/Under: 5 goals<\/strong>
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