Series Talk: ECQF: Boston Bruins vs Toronto Maple Leafs (Series Tied 3-3)

[PB37]

At least Keefe can color match the white and blue of the jersey with the tears and sadness of his press conference.

 

[McGarnagle]

Not on the same level. High sticks are fairly common and generally accidental (though sometimes reckless). He’d have to swing his stick at his face like he’s holding a baseball bat to rise to the same level.

So are leaf fans admitting that missed high sticks are part of the game?

 

[TD Charlie]

I don't think the refs favoured any team throughout the game but that ending sequence with the hold on Matthews no call then the Tavares call would make any fanbase mad.

Just a distraction for the Leafs though. They didn't lose because of it.

given the situation, and the time on the clock and whatnot, yeah i can see them being annoyed if they disagreed with the calls.

I just didn’t disagree with those two calls

 

[TD Charlie]

So are leaf fans admitting that missed high sticks are part of the game?

They happen every game so it’s ok and they don’t have to be called. They are like jaywalking. But tripping is like assault and battery i think, and must be called.

Something like that. He lost everyone about an hour ago

 

[John Mandalorian]

So are leaf fans admitting that missed high sticks are part of the game?

You’re asking this out of an assumption that I’m a Leafs fan?

 

[BonMorrison]

If the Bruins try to go back to tandeming after this, they deserve to be eliminated. Swayman is sick.

 

[BB79]

If the Bruins try to go back to tandeming after this, they deserve to be eliminated. Swayman is sick.

But what if they do....and win?

 

[Mike C]

But what if they do....and win?

They won't win if Ullmark plays

 

[34]

If the Bruins try to go back to tandeming after this, they deserve to be eliminated. Swayman is sick.

Boston absolutely has to stay with Swayman. It is a no brainer. They easily win the series with him.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Sorry, you were saying? When you listen to the entire quote, context changes, doesn’t it?

Sure, it’s gamesmanship but he 100% compliments the little prick.

“Well, I mean, you gotta play through it. You gotta recognize he's a world class player, both in ability and how he plays, in the gamesmanship and everything. It's world class, and he's been in the league long enough, as you can see. He gets calls. It's unbelievable, actually, how it goes. But we gotta play through that, gotta play through that stuff. I don't think there's another player in this series that gets away with taking out Bertuzzi's legs the way that he does. There's not one other player in the series that gets away with that, but he does. It's an art, and he's elite at it. So we have to manage our way through that, avoid putting ourselves in situations where he can put us in those spots. And as far as his game, I think we've managed that pretty well, for the most part. Obviously, tonight, we make a mistake at a key time that allows him to get the winner.”

He is begging for calls, no compliments.

 

[BB79]

They won't win if Ullmark plays

Ullmark played fine in game 2. The team in front of him didn't show up. While I agree, ride the hot hand which is Swayman, it isn't like Ullmark is some 3rd rate goalie either.

 

[Here I Pageau Again]

Man oh man, you'd think fans have seen hockey before.

It amazes me that so many invest so much time in complaining about the refs while their own team had 2 more PPs that Boston and failed to score on all of them. It would be more productive to look inward than out. But that's just me.

If you score on one or two of those power plays, a bad call doesn't matter!

Officiating is crap, all around. For every team. There are weak calls and missed calls all the time.

Good teams suck it up and kill a penalty and take advantage of weak calls in favor and score. Toronto fans should realize this by now, it's been like this for.... Well forever.

 

[Sheppy]

They won't win if Ullmark plays

Yeah, totally. Guy sucks ass and should be in the ECHL

 

[BB79]

If you score on one or two of those power plays, a bad call doesn't matter!

That's kind of my point. If they want to complain about refs and ignore their 9% PP percentage while the Bruins is 50%, I'm fine with that

 

[Mike C]

Ullmark played fine in game 2. The team in front of him didn't show up. While I agree, ride the hot hand which is Swayman, it isn't like Ullmark is some 3rd rate goalie either.

I don't trust Ullmark to take the team where it wants to go

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Boston absolutely has to stay with Swayman. It is a no brainer. They easily win the series with him.

It’s kinda crazy that Boston might have the 2 best goalies in the playoffs

 

[Mike C]

Yeah, totally. Guy sucks ass and should be in the ECHL

Big gap between what I said and what you said.

 

[T REX]

Just watched the Keefe interview.

That was definitely not complimentary at all on Marchand.

Keefe is definitely looking like he knows the hammer is close.

Whiny. Now, if Monty starts Ullmark both guys should probably get fired.

 

[Terrier]

Photos: Bruins down Maple Leafs in Game 3 - The Boston Globe

Brad Marchand scored two goals in the third period to lift the Boston Bruins over the Toronto Maple Leafs, 4-2, on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

www.bostonglobe.com

 

[34]

It’s kinda crazy that Boston might have the 2 best goalies in the playoffs

Best Duo for sure is Boston.

Bobrovsky, Vasilevskiy are crazy good as well.

 

[Sheppy]

Big gap between what I said and what you said.

You’re essentially saying it’s a guaranteed loss if Ullmark plays.

 

[Mike C]

You’re essentially saying it’s a guaranteed loss if Ullmark plays.

Nothing is a guarantee. I'll rephrase

I don't think the Bruins have as good a chance to win Game 4 on the road if Ullmark plays. I think Swayman gives them the best chance to emerge victorious

 

[Panthers Propaganda]

How the actual f*** is Toronto’s PP this flaccid and anemic.

 

[Ghost of Murph]

Swayman is 5-0 this season against Toronto. The team for whatever reason gives up noticably less high danger shots when he's in compared to Ullmark. Extra day rest before game 4. Any coach who would not start Swayman is overthinking things. After last season's playoff debacle Montgomery needs to just make obvious choices. It isn't complex.

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

How the actual f*** is Toronto’s PP this flaccid and anemic.

They don’t let Matthews run it tbh, he’s good enough to set up the play and make the shot. Too much Tavares too.