Post-Game Talk: ECF GAME 3 - TUUKKA STEALS GAME 3 - BRUINS 2 Whalercanes 1 F - B's lead series 3-0

[BRUINS since 1995]

I watched the goalie interference.

Was DeBrusk “directed” toward the net by the Carolina defenseman? Yes. But, I’m really not down with allowing goals on interference unless the act by the defensive player is egregious. If last night’s goal had counted, it would have been one hell of a cheap goal in my opinion.

And as a couple other posters hinted at, this act of identifying plays that are “the same” that have gone against the Bruins in order to justify incessant crabbing drives me insane. Knock it off with the whiny outrage after every damn call against the team. Have you not seen calls go our way during the playoffs? If you say “no”, you’re completely ignorant.

And I know I do this on this board against my own fan base frequently. But it’s how I feel about the boards in general. Are some calls objectively wrong and egregious? Yes, it does happen. And I will admit that. But call after call after call against the Bruins being met with such predictably over the top reactions and comparisons has gotten so ****ing old. Not just on this side of HFBoards, but across the entirety of it.

I disagree on the goal. IMO it was a good goal.

For the rest of your post, I agree.

 

[BRUINS since 1995]

It's not EXACTLY the same goal. But by your reaction, can I assume you thought the league screwed up in allowing those goals? If that's the case, why would you want them to continue to screw up by allowing the one last night?

Agree with your reasoning here. But that said, that goal yesterday imo was good.

 

[TCB]

 

[whatsbruin]

Correct - Tuukka is in the crease, McE is outside. Even bigger reason to disallow Toronto's goal. Otherwise, the same story - player pushed into a goalie by a defenseman.

The Toronto player was not pushed into Rask. The Toronto player pushed off of a B's defensemen, which caused
him to go into Tuukka. In this case, the Toronto player, by his own actions, interfered with Tuukka.

 

[Glove Malfunction]

Agree with your reasoning here. But that said, that goal yesterday imo was good.

Ipso facto, the Matthews goal in game 5 was good then?

 

[TCB]

 

[Trap Jesus]

If they sweep, they'd have their next game 11 days later, which would make me nervous. Better than the next game being 5 months later though.

 

[EvilDead]

With one game to go and their season slowly swirling down the drain, one wonders whether the Hurricanes will show enough fight back to at least prevent a clean sweep on home ice in game four as the Bruins continue to make Carolina struggle, especially on special teams, and fluster their captain Justin Williams.

The one thing that makes me hope Carolina can extend the series just a little bit is that possible nine day waiting period for the Bruins which has been the kiss of death for a lot of teams in these playoffs. Now one could chalk that up to certain teams being inexperienced and what have you, but being the kind of superstitious loon that I am (at least for hockey), I would like it if the Hurricanes could at least show some grit and heart and fight back to force a game five and make the Bruins get a gentleman's sweep at the Garden. Not to knock the Hurricanes as they have been able to hang with Boston at points, but it is clear the Bruins are the better team and it is no longer a question of if they beat Carolina, it is a question of when.

 

[Spooner st]

Finish them now.
Not worried about the extended rest.
The vets and leaders have it under control.
Next... doesn't matter who... we are the best team standing.

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

I disagree on the goal. IMO it was a good goal.

For the rest of your post, I agree.

I respect that.

 

[Boston Bandit]

Bruins have completely gotten to Carolina Hurricanes captain Justin Williams

 

[Glove Malfunction]

Well, then it is exactly the same as Toronto's goal.

And did you think Toronto's goal should have counted?

 

[Rubber Biscuit]

Bruins have completely gotten to Carolina Hurricanes captain Justin Williams

It's really bizarre. Like, he recognized his penalty with Marchand was something he couldn't be doing. And then the next game he comes out and just goes f***ing insane? And it wasn't even just the gloved jabs to Krug's face pretty much every time the two came together in the first. He just kept making stupid decisions for no reason. I wonder what the hell the B's said to him

 

[pkunit]

Not a word about Crybaby Williams punching him. Not a whisper.
Marchy love taps some one and its the end of the world.

Williams is one of the main factors why they are down 0-3...and I friggin love it

Marchand is becoming my favourite player of all time. Heart and skill all wrapped up in a ball...

 

[bobbyorr04]

I disagree on the goal. IMO it was a good goal.

I'm not sure what is/isn't a good goal anymore



...but what's becoming clear is that the Bruins do not get the benefit of any doubt from the league on disputed goals

 

[Paddington]

Way better than Stan Chistov

Just keep Daugavins away from any open nets

 

[pgm16]

If they sweep, they'd have their next game 11 days later, which would make me nervous. Better than the next game being 5 months later though.

On the 27th ??

 

[LouisSleigher]

Williams showed his courage and leadership by feuding with noted tough guy...Torey Krug.
Here's a thought: maybe Williams should demonstrate what a fine captain he is by taking on the opposing captain?

 

[bruinmann77]

I think they should really finish them off but i expect a carolina win tomorrow. I think the bruins should not let carolina into this series

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

Williams showed his courage and leadership by feuding with noted tough guy...Torey Krug.
Here's a thought: maybe Williams should demonstrate what a fine captain he is by taking on the opposing captain?

Because he is not a complete idiot not wanting to be a drooling puddle of goo like most?

 

[Lobster57]

Haggs and being wrong, name a more iconic duo.

Haggs and cholesterol

 

[Trap Jesus]

On the 27th ??

Yep the 27th

 

[nazartp]

And did you think Toronto's goal should have counted?

Well, it did...

 

[pgm16]

Yep the 27th

Thanks

 

[Alicat]

The GDT has been delivered