Round Two, Ties Too

Friday's game:

The Washingtons vs. The Tampas

Boudreau's tie vs. Boucher's tie

The Tampa Bay Lightning! Correct pluralization? Tampas Bay? or Tampa Bays? Then there's the problem that Tampa Bay is "a large natural harbor and estuary" not a city or town. And certainly not a location conducive to ice skating. Thus, Mrs. OC declares the team is called The Tampas.

Owing to some technology issues on Friday (I was at the game and the DVR didn't record the game, I shook my fist in much consternation) the above photos are screen shots from Versus' post-game interviews, so I can't see the ties or suits very well.

This is the first Bruce's Nooses has seen of Guy Boucher, the Tampas' coach. His tie is very traditional with its wide diagonal white-and-red pattern. He looks conservative with his light blue shirt and gray suit. He'd fit in perfectly on K Street.

Bruce's light-purple tie with lilac shirt and pinstriped gray suit looks smart and makes him look cool and relaxed in a most stressful game. For continuing to have a little more flair in his tie selection, Bruce wins!


Winner: Bruce

Bruce's playoff record: 5-1

Bruce's overall record: 12-3