Boston Bruins 2020 PLAYOFFS - THE BEAR invades the Toronto bubble

[Dennis Bonvie]

Marchand - Bergeron - Pastrnak
DeBrusk - Coyle - Bjork
Studnicka - Krejci - Kase
Ritchie - Kuraly - Wagner

Nordstrom
Frederic

OR

Marchand - Bergeron - Kase
Studnicka - Krejci - Pastrnak
DeBrusk - Coyle - Bjork
Ritchie - Kuraly - Wagner

Nordstrom
Frederic

I'd like to see Frederic and Clifton in the lineup against the rough and tumble Caps.

 

[Estlin]

Bjork might be our best player so far, I think we may be watching different games my friend

That poster has it in for Bjork for some reason, so I wouldn't put any stock in what he says about his play on the ice.

 

[NDiesel]

I'd like to see Frederic and Clifton in the lineup against the rough and tumble Caps.

But does Clifton in for Lauzon make us stronger, or are you thinking he slots in for someone else?

 

[Trap Jesus]

Gigantic opportunity for this team if the Islanders and Canadiens close out their series. Win and face the Isles, lose and face the Canes.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

But does Clifton in for Lauzon make us stronger, or are you thinking he slots in for someone else?

Yes, instead of Grzelcyk or Krug.

 

[Oates2Neely]

Gigantic opportunity for this team if the Islanders and Canadiens close out their series. Win and face the Isles, lose and face the Canes.

I’d currently much rather face the Isles. Carolina looks strong.
Philly could present another problem as they’re clicking on all cylinders. Hopefully the Bruins get their rust off soon

 

[Oates2Neely]

When do the Bruins Caps play?

 

[jgatie]

When do the Bruins Caps play?

Sunday. Last I heard, time was TBD.

 

[bp13]

Yes, instead of Grzelcyk or Krug.

How about Carlo? Brutal against TB.

Not a huge fan of Lauzon but thought he was excellent vs TB.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

How about Carlo? Brutal against TB.

Not a huge fan of Lauzon but thought he was excellent vs TB.

I think Carlo needs to play more in order to find his game.

 

[JoeyBananas]

Gigantic opportunity for this team if the Islanders and Canadiens close out their series. Win and face the Isles, lose and face the Canes.

If they win, wouldn't they face the winner of Columbus vs Toronto? I think the 2nd seed ends up playing the NYI.

Not sure who I'd rather face between Carolina and Columbus/Toronto.

 

[Trap Jesus]

If they win, wouldn't they face the winner of Columbus vs Toronto? I think the 2nd seed ends up playing the NYI.

Not sure who I'd rather face between Carolina and Columbus/Toronto.

If Montreal + Florida + Boston wins they would. Unlikely at this point.

 

[JoeyBananas]

If Montreal + Florida + Boston wins they would. Unlikely at this point.

Wow, I didn't realize NYI were seeded higher than Toronto and Columbus. I'd much rather play NYI over Carolina.

 

[RustyBruins72]

Sunday. Last I heard, time was TBD.

I think they're waiting to see how the other series shake down before announce the time.

 

[talkinaway]

I think they're waiting to see how the other series shake down before announce the time.

Since no teams play both Saturday and Sunday, theoretically they should be able to release the entire Sunday schedule after the late 10:45 VAN/WILD game tonight. But the NHL being the NHL, it might take longer. The Edmonton games can affect the Toronto games in terms of TV timing.

 

[DarrenBanks56]

Id also like to see Cliffy in for the game Sunday.
He also isnt afraid to shot the puck and take chances.

 

[Blowfish]

Any practice line updates?

 

[13Hockey]

we really need to break up the top line

 

[prizminferno]

14 games is a significant sample now? or only because BSI is an employee of the negative network

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Yes, instead of Grzelcyk or Krug.

Are you actually advocating to take Grzelyck/Krug out?

 

[Trap Jesus]

we really need to break up the top line

Bergeron and Pastrnak were playing through injuries all playoffs and Marchand played through an injury all Cup Finals. Not to mention they were excellent against the Canes anyways.

 

[Emerz]

Every game I watch they’re handing out 7 power plays or so pet team right now anyway. Hopefully we get similar treatment.

 

[McGarnagle]

Not gonna lie, I think the Islanders would be a really good stylistic matchup for us in the first round. If the Habs finish off the Pens and we beat Washington, it may have all worked out for the best.

 

[Smitty93]

Not gonna lie, I think the Islanders would be a really good stylistic matchup for us in the first round. If the Habs finish off the Pens and we beat Washington, it may have all worked out for the best.

The Isles were absolutely the team I most wanted to play out of all of the options. Last 3 years, Bruins are 8-0-1 against them, with the one loss being a shootout. They've got a +21 goal differential against them, with the average score being 3.44 to 1.11.

 

[Dr Hook]

The Isles were absolutely the team I most wanted to play out of all of the options. Last 3 years, Bruins are 8-0-1 against them, with the one loss being a shootout. They've got a +21 goal differential against them, with the average score being 3.44 to 1.11.

If they bring the game they've brought this far to the playoffs it will be a short series regardless of how good the matchup looks on paper.