Islanders hold serve against Buffalo last night.
They’re the very unsexy pick, but looking more and more likely to be Boston’s R1 opponent.
Ottawa and Buffalo still have games in hand but NYI is in the mix.
Islanders hold serve against Buffalo last night.
They’re the very unsexy pick, but looking more and more likely to be Boston’s R1 opponent.
Sure, but they both have to win all three games in hand to pull even with NYI.
Sure, but they both have to win all three games in hand to pull even with NYI.
Why are people sleeping on Florida? Have played more road games than
Ottawa and Buffalo. Granted have played a couple more games but they are still
talented and capable of a late burst. I would rather Ottawa, Buffalo or NYI than Florida.
I sleep on no one. You could make an argument that any team could be a challenge in the first round, but also that the Bruins should win in no more than 5 against any team.
And Florida lacks defense. There’s a reason they’re fifth in the WC race by points percentage.Florida is the only team I see amongst Ottawa, NYI, and Buffalo with depth up front
and a goalie capable of going off to create a 7 game series. Ottawa lacks good goaltending and NYI lack depth scoring.
And Florida lacks defense. There’s a reason they’re fifth in the WC race by points percentage.
Florida is the only team I see amongst Ottawa, NYI, and Buffalo with depth up front
and a goalie capable of going off to create a 7 game series. Ottawa lacks good goaltending and NYI lack depth scoring.
Capable of and doing ot are different.You think so? Bobrovsky over the last 3 playoffs has an .899 SV% which isn't going to cut it for the playoffs. Knight has almost no playoff experience and hasn't exactly been great in his first 2 full seasons, sporting a .905 SV% for Florida.
Capable of and doing ot are different.
But he is capable of doing it.
Florida is the only team I see amongst Ottawa, NYI, and Buffalo with depth up front
and a goalie capable of going off to create a 7 game series. Ottawa lacks good goaltending and NYI lack depth scoring.
Yes I can. And I will. They are NHL goalies therefore capable. Doesn't mean they will.That's fair, but couldn't you kind of make that argument for others as well though? It was mentioned by OP that Ottawa lacks good goaltending, but If Talbot isn't seriously injured and Ottawa makes the playoffs, isn't Talbot capable of going off to create a 7 games series?
And there's still over a month left in the season lolThe Bruins can clinch a playoff spot tomorrow if Buffalo and Ottawa both lose in regulation or OT and the Bruins win
Buffalo plays Dallas, Ottawa plays Seattle. It's doable.
And there's still over a month left in the season lol
Crazy
You think so? Bobrovsky over the last 3 playoffs has an .899 SV% which isn't going to cut it for the playoffs. Knight has almost no playoff experience and hasn't exactly been great in his first 2 full seasons, sporting a .905 SV% for Florida.
Well they ran up against a close to dynasty TB team twice, so that's nothing to hang your head about. He is playing well now, so we'll see.
Not scared of any of these teamsAs of today, the Bruins' most probable Round 1 opponents according to:
MoneyPuck
Islanders = 32%
Panthers = 22%
Penguins = 13%
Senators = 12%
HockeyViz
Islanders = 28%
Penguins = 21%
Panthers = 18%
Senators = 8%
They got swept last year by Tampa and went to 6 games the previous year. Bobrovsky in those games against Tampa had an .892 SV% which is awful. His numbers haven't been great this year either with a .907 SV% for the season. He's got a decent 5v5 GSAA which ranks 15th and right above him is Igor and right below him is Samsonov. In all situations though it drops down to 21st in the NHL. Personally I don't think FLA goaltending is all that great. Knight has promise, but still young. Doesn't help that their defense is meh and Bobrovsky has faced the 13th most HDSA/60 this season.
Well those stats are all well and good but he certainly has the ability to play several games in a series at high level. To paraphrase the investment advisory,
prior results do not guarantee future performance.
Not scared of any of these teams
But I’d perfer if we avoid the Islanders
Sorokin career vs Bs
1.71 GAA
.938 SV%
Bob career vs Bs
3.72 GAA
.895 SV%
Jarry career vs Bs
3.14 GAA
.906 SV%
DeSmith career vs Bs
2.83 GAA
.924 SV%
Talbot career vs Bs:
2.66 GAA
.921 SV%
Forsberg career vs Bs:
2.72 GAA
.922 SV%