Somehow, Laich slipped behind Chara

Zdeno Chara does not often make mistakes on the defensive side of his game. But in the third period of Game 3 Monday, there was the Boston strongman, looking at the wrong end of Brooks Laich - the back of the No. 1 center's jersey.

The Bruins were in control. They had a 3-2 third-period lead. Chara and top-pairing mate Dennis Seidenberg were on the ice, patrolling the neutral zone.

Somehow, Laich slipped behind Chara. When Chara finally noticed, it was too late. Laich took a long-distance pass from Nicklas Backstrom, zoomed in on a breakaway, and scored the tying goal on Tim Thomas at 14:00.

The Angels will be competitive every season that Pujols

The Angels will be competitive every season that Pujols remains productive, regularly claim the American League West or a wild card berth and continue to draw three million fans as easily as they unlock the front gate to their stadium.

But a bunch of World Series titles? Let's be real.

Sure, that would make the Pujols signing a success. Based on baseball's recent history, though, the Angels should worry about starting with one first. And their fans should realize anything more than one is a bonus.