Post-Game Talk: Bruins 3-Devils 2 - Tuukka steals another one

[alg363636]

Ugly game but we won. Thanks Tuukka

Marchand played a great game but he's gonna enjoy the press box for a couple. I want to get mad at him but I've accepted it. He can't stay in line for 82 games. As long as he isn't hurting anyone and keeps up his elite play I'll settle for an eye roll and a groan. Only hurts himself by docking his point totals.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

How does that even happen??

I thought it warranted two calls? Haha

 

[bobbyorr04]

That's weird. How does a ref call a double minor and then admit he made a mistake later?

 

[sarge88]

I disagree. But what is important is that Marchand will not get the benefit of the doubt. I will be shocked if he isn't suspended.

412 games and 1/2 of his NHL pension.

 

[Chief Nine]

I thought it warranted two calls? Haha

Makes no sense

 

[EvilElf63]

That's weird. How does a ref call a double minor and then admit he made a mistake later?

It's gotta be in the Ref 101 playbook to never admit anything.

 

[Bruinaura]

 

[Boston Bruno]

Sure looked on purpose to me.

That could be the end of the streak if he gets the boot in Ottawa.
Wonder if they will suspend him for the all star game..
Wonder if he wants to be suspended for the all star game..

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

If Marchand gets the boot, I'd like to see Bjork/Cehlarik on re-call for his spot. No thanks on Vatrano.

 

[b in vancouver]

Marchand's elbow looked intentional to me. Probably not aiming for the head but it looked intentional.

Thought this was going to be a trap game, and they got out-played, but still came out with the points.

Those three penalties on N.J. were ... ? but every once in awhile it goes the Bruins way I guess. I'm kinda glad they only scored one there as the other two looked fine.

Want to see the replay whether Heischer was even touched with that high stick early. Didn't look like it to me but the head-snap. Haven't watched a proper replay yet.

 

[bobbyorr04]

Rask has been absolutely elite of late.

It's gotta be in the Ref 101 playbook to never admit anything.

Exactly!

 

[DarrenBanks56]

looked like marchand was bracing for a hit that never came. that will def be a suspension with his history

 

[Mick Riddleton]

I was impressed by Carlo today, hopefully he gains his confidence back. He was engaged, skated well, best defender out there today and had an edge to him. Rask was amazing too, Krug pushed the envelope with Mac out, he needs to do that for 2 weeks or more.

 

[missingchicklet]

I don't have a problem with the ref screw up that gave the Bs a long 5 on 3. The Devils head snapping was disgraceful and they deserved at least matching penalties on two of those. Then they got a fortunate call late in the game when they were doing the same thing in several instances that went uncalled. Evened out as far as I'm concerned.

 

[Trap Jesus]

Marchand with 21 goals, Bergeron and Pastrnak with 20 each. When's the last time a line has been that spread out for goal production?

 

[22Brad Park]

Ugly game but we won. Thanks Tuukka

Marchand played a great game but he's gonna enjoy the press box for a couple. I want to get mad at him but I've accepted it. He can't stay in line for 82 games. As long as he isn't hurting anyone and keeps up his elite play I'll settle for an eye roll and a groan. Only hurts himself by docking his point totals.

That cannot prove that was intentional cause he was midair.Im.not worried about no suspension on that play.

 

[Chief Nine]

That cannot prove that was intentional cause he was midair.Im.not worried about no suspension on that play.

Hope you’re right. He is twisting to his right and Johansson is kind of hooking him so who knows?

 

[Sheppy]

That cannot prove that was intentional cause he was midair.Im.not worried about no suspension on that play.

It was intentional. It’s pretty clear to me, anyway.

 

[bobbyorr04]

That cannot prove that was intentional cause he was midair.Im.not worried about no suspension on that play.

Normally I'd agree with that logic, but you have to remember........it's Marchand.

 

[BruinLVGA]

The defense looks pathetic without McAvoy. Jersey is a fast team that will take advantage of slow defenseman, good thing Tuukka bailed them out.

Patience. It's only the FIRST game. It takes a bit to build chemistry.

 

[00BW]

That angle from behind makes it look intentional by Marchand since it's hard to make out his stick. I'm sure he's going to plead avoiding goalie interference penalty by pulling his stick away. 1 or 2 games ago, Bergy elbowed someone on a similar play but the puck was on his stick and he was pulling it back which pulls your elbow up and out. So no complaints there since you are puck handling so it will be interesting to see what Player Safety decides. Will they suspend him from the All Star game? lol

I think it was someone in the Calder thread on the main board that said McAvoy lets everyone slot into their optimum defensive position and that was clear tonight. Chara - Carlo are great at keeping the puck out of the net but their main out from the zone is bank it off the glass and hope a forward can get to it. Or pass to a forward who then skates it out. McAvoy is far and away the best on the team at controlled exits via passing or skating and that drives offense.

They definitely need McAvoy back if they want to make a legitimate cup run. But they have the guys that can hold down the fort so they don't need to rush him.

 

[BBB24]

That's weird. How does a ref call a double minor and then admit he made a mistake later?

He doesn’t pure BS there

 

[Mpasta]

Marchand leads the league in points per game as of right now.

NHL.com - Stats

 

[Bruinaura]

Fasten your seatbelts....

 

[bobbyorr04]

It's hard to criticize a team that keeps winning . What's up with Krejci, is he hurt again?

DK looked drunk tonight.