;I think as players, we've gone through things like that before. It's just about getting your rest," said Keith,Brent Seabrook Authentic Jersey, who has logged an astounding 80:49 of ice time in this series to lead all players. "It's not rocket science. You just need to get sleep and eat the best you can. Do all those little things to help prepare so you feel good and ready to go."The Bruins earned some time to rest before the Final by sweeping the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Eastern Conference Final. But they've also competed in seven overtime games this postseason,Authentic Patrick Kane Jersey, more than any other team. And as these playoff games transition from evening into early morning, players have begun to feel the toll of those lengthy battles."I think everyone's a little tired. Three overtimes last game and then going into another overtime," Paille said. "The guys took some rest on the plane, I think it's definitely needed this time. We had another late night. That's going to be important for us, getting rest."After starting the series with two marathon matchups, players don't need to be encouraged to grab some shuteye whenever the opportunity presents itself. But staff members from both teams are also looking to help players retain their energy,Dustin Byfuglien Authentic Jersey, both during and between games."That's where your trainers come in. They do everything they can, whether it's drying equipment, whether it's making sure they've got the energy. There's always stuff in the dressing room to help you out; fruits, all kinds of stuff. All teams are well-prepared for that," Bruins coach Claude Julien said. "My speeches between overtime periods last a minute, minute and a half. It's more about getting their rest, making sure they're excited about going out there and trying to win it."And whomever wins it can worry about the exhaustion later.
STAMFORD, Conn. - The Stanley Cup finals' Game 2 drew the most viewers for the NHL on NBC Sports Network since the cable channel started televising the league in 2006.The Boston Bruins' 2-1 overtime win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night averaged 3.96 million viewers. That's more than triple the 1.18 million for the first finals game on the network last year, Game 3 between the Devils and Kings.
The Dallas Stars announced the signing of 29-year-old goaltender Cristopher Nilstorp to a one year, two-way contract on Monday. Contract terms were not disclosed.In five appearances with the Stars during the 2012-13 season, Nilstorp went 1-3-1 while recording a 3.09 goals-against-average and .897 save percentage.The 6-foot-3, 191-pound Nilstorp spent most of the season playing in the American Hockey League for the Texas Stars. He appeared in 39 games, going 19-13-3 with a 2.38 GAA and .907 save percentage. Nilstorp went 4-5-0 for Texas in the 2013 Calder Cup Playoffs, recording a 2.30 GAA and .922 save percentage. In 2011, Nilstorp won the Le Mat Trophy with Farjestad BK in the Swedish Elite League. The Le Mat Trophy is awarded to the champions of the Swedish Elite League Playoffs. After going undrafted,