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Crazy game had more ups than downs

Led by Seguin, Ryder and Thomas, Bruins showed strong signs of life

Updated: May 18, 2011, 9:52 AM ET
By Joe McDonald | ESPNBoston.com

BOSTON -- If Tyler Seguin played for the Boston Red Sox, manager Terry Francona would say: "Let's not put the kid in Cooperstown just yet."

Yes, Seguin was instrumental in the Boston Bruins' 6-5 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals Tuesday night, as Boston evened the best-of-seven series at a game apiece. The 19-year-old rookie, playing in only his second NHL playoff game, notched two goals and two assists.

He now has three goals ...

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