Post-Game Talk: ECQF GAME 3 - BACK ON TRACK - BRUINS 4 Ft. Lauderdale 2 F - BRUINS lead series 2-1

[quietbruinfan]

Stick with Ullmark please

I agree. Logic says give Ullmark 4 days rest, I say go for the probable kill. Also, I do not trust Swayman. Maybe if he had some time in this series, but not coming in cold.

 

[Bruin4Life]

Couldn't be happier with Hathaway's contributions in the playoffs. He's hitting and wearing the other team down, playing responsible hockey, getting under the skin of the Panthers, and as you point out blocking shots.

All three deadline players are contributing in the playoffs. Not sure if I can ever remember THREE players brought in at the deadline contribute so much. DS' foresight is paying big dividends now that the depth has been needed due to injury and illness.

I remember

Have been more impressed with our bottom 6 than top 6 thus far in the series.

Not saying that the top 6 has been horrible but the fact that the bottom 6 are exceeding my expectations.

Forbort I'd like to see a wee bit more in clearing the net.

 

[CDJ]

crying laughing looking at Bert’s PIM for the series

What a beauty

 

[dredeye]

The refereeing was terrible. They let two-handers and shots to the head (i.e. Bennet gave Coyle a two-hander to the side of his neck). But then horseshit calls where Pantys were falling after a shove? The goal against at the end shouldn't have counted since one of the morons in stripes blew the whistle.
The officiating in the NHLoL is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get.
I'm so f**cking thrilled that the Bruins were the hammer and not the nail for the first time in a long time!
My only gripe is having Pasta out there in the last couple of minutes. He just has no sense of the moment.

I think it was the ref that blew the whistle that also called it a goal what felt like a couple seconds later.

 

[Secord]

Jesus, Orlov with those long-range lazer-beam assists to Hall and Pasta. Instant threat. Nearly 700 games in Washington and never had a season of over 35 points, and only three seasons of 30+ pts. He has been impressive. Shows you how team culture and system/coaching style makes a huge difference. And just how good this team is. Far cry from Greg Zanon as deadline D acquisition!!! He genuinely seems to be enjoying himself and his teammates. Like being free to be his full self. Don't know by whom, but man is going to get paid. Turning 32 this summer, so three years on Lindholm who had very similar career offensive numbers (top season 34 pts, three seasons of 30+ points) before becoming a Bruin and look at him now. Bruins pro scouting is simply top notch.

 

[SPLBRUIN]

I agree. Logic says give Ullmark 4 days rest, I say go for the probable kill. Also, I do not trust Swayman. Maybe if he had some time in this series, but not coming in cold.

You forget that Swayman won all 3 playoff games last year against Carolina

I agree. Logic says give Ullmark 4 days rest, I say go for the probable kill. Also, I do not trust Swayman. Maybe if he had some time in this series, but not coming in cold.

You forget that Swayman won all 3 playoff games last year while Ullmark struggled. I wouldn't be so dismissive of him, he is more then capable of getting the job done.

 

[quietbruinfan]

You forget that Swayman won all 3 playoff games last year against Carolina

You forget that Swayman won all 3 playoff games last year while Ullmark struggled. I wouldn't be so dismissive of him, he is more then capable of getting the job done.

I am not totally dismissive of him, but definitely do not trust him in a big game. His angles and rebound control still can go off the boil.

 

[JerseyBruin]

I have no issues, fears, or qualms about Sway starting Game 4. And neither should anyone. We have the best tandem in the NHL. He can handle it.

Also since game 5 isn't until Wed, it gives Ullmark a bunch of days to recuperate from whatever is going on with him.

 

[Trizz617]

Really like that Foligno is on this team. Not the best by any stretch but have the utmost respect for him and believe this team needs him.

The glue that helps a squad stick together.

 

[Boston Bandit]

When the Bruins score the 1st goal this season they are

45-1-3

 

[McGarnagle]

crying laughing looking at Bert’s PIM for the series

What a beauty

Bert is out-Tkachuking Tkachuk this series and it's a beautiful thing.

 

[Mione134]

I am not totally dismissive of him, but definitely do not trust him in a big game. His angles and rebound control still can go off the boil.

I dont think you like Sway though. I recall if he has a bad game you post about him. If he wins you still have some issue with him.

His stats say he's good enough. You gotta trust it.

 

[The Un4casted Storm]

(2-14). Just now checking the lines. How concerned are those that watched the game about 2 things that stick out to me: Faceoff % and hits? Seemed Florida outmanned Boston just looking at those numbers. FO% I could see with missing 1and 2C, and hits are always suspect when being recorded. Was it as bad as those numbers by themselves look?

The Panthers may have had more hits but the Bruins were easily the harder hitting team this game IMO. Not too concerned about the discrepancy in the totals. Quality over quantity.

Faceoffs are bit more of a concern but not sure what else they can do to get through it other than be patient for Bergeron's return.

 

[quietbruinfan]

I dont think you like Sway though. I recall if he has a bad game you post about him. If he wins you still have some issue with him.

His stats say he's good enough. You gotta trust it.

I am in between on Sway....I think he is a 1b or a very good backup but no, I am not a big fan. If we can win to get to 3-1 I am fine with him, but not in a swing game.

 

[RoccoF14]

Monty said again today he’s on track for game 5

With all the flip flopping and misdirection regarding injury status and who's gonna play when, I'll believe it when I see #37 and #46 on the bench at puck drop.

I'm done worrying about who's gonna play when. What's done is done so lets worry about winning Game 4 and go from there.

 

[TCB]

I am in between on Sway....I think he is a 1b or a very good backup but no, I am not a big fan. If we can win to get to 3-1 I am fine with him, but not in a swing game.

Only way I want him in, is if Linus is ailing. Not that I don't think he's capable I just Feel Linus is Better.

 

[quietbruinfan]

Only way I want him in, is if Linus is ailing. Not that I don't think he's capable I just Feel Linus is Better.

Linus has proven he is better.

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

I am not totally dismissive of him, but definitely do not trust him in a big game. His angles and Linus has proven he is better.

Remember everyone.

This is from someone who repeatedly tells that he only watched the highlights

 

[Mathews28]

Just delighted with the Team last night everyone raised their game to another level and it paid off despite being down the 1 and 2 Center . Just awesome.

With that said, am I the only one who's worried here? I mean it takes 16 wins to win a cup and we already got bumps a bruises and players sitting out. Not the start your looking for to get through a Stanley Cup run.

Even healthy I worry. It’s so easy to get into a rut, lose confidence or simply be on the bad side of a break or questionable call that is costly. 2-1 series leaves very little cushion.

 

[KrejciWinger]

Taylor Hall has been dialed in every game. Think he deserves more minutes, but it's tough with our LW depth.

If Krech is back, put him with Hall to keep his shooting mentality. I'd even be interested in a 71 - 13 - 46 line if they want to keep Zacha and Coyle in the middle.

 

[Lordstanley]

I admit I was nervous as hell at the start of the game but when I saw McAvoy just flatten that Panther on the first shift I instantly felt better. I knew even if they lost Florida would have to beat the Bruins because the Bruins weren’t going to beat themselves 2 games in a row.

My guy Charlie Coyle had one of his best games ever as a Bruin I’m so happy & proud of him for stepping up the way he has.

It was amazing to see CC....play the best game of his career.....Man the timing on this was critical for sure. Hope he has a great playoff series.

 

[GordonHowe]

Talking Points: ‘Bruins Hockey’ Leads to Game 3 Win

SUNRISE, FL – Here are the Talking Points from the Boston Bruins 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of their first round playoff series at FLA Live Arena on Friday night. GOLD STAR: Linus Ullmark called Charlie Coyle an “animal, through and through” after the Game 3 win and he really...

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[Gee Wally]

I’m ok with going with Sway.
The fact that Linus was a game time decision yesterday could mean he has a lingering issue too.

 

[GloryDaze4877]

I am not totally dismissive of him, but definitely do not trust him in a big game. His angles and rebound control still can go off the boil.

So untrustworthy…

Jeremy Swayman Stats Last 15 Games | StatMuse

Jeremy Swayman is 7-3-5 in 15 games with a goals against average of 2.61 and a save percentage of .914 in his last 15 games in his career.

www.statmuse.com

 

[Ddawg]

I would go Sway, let Linus heal up for game 5. He was slow to get up a couple times yesterday. Definitely lingering tweak. Stats in last 15 games played almost even between the 2.