Post-Game Talk: ECSF GAME 1 - It Don't Come Easy - BRUINS 3 Tampa Bay 2 F

[BruinsFanMike82]

Since taking over for Tuukka:

Halak - 4-0; 1.75 GAA; .933 Sv%

 

[NeelyOrr]

I will say that all of us should give Nordstrom a pass on the missed empty net, with all of the penalty killing and blocked shots he has more than earned his money. He isn’t here to score, even on empty nets

Not sure it was empty; I could have sworn I saw walrus droppings in front of the net.

 

[Grimey]

Raycroft probably could've scored there lol

 

[Oates2Neely]

Bergeron
Krejci
Coyle
Kuraly

 

[AM Bruin]

I have read multiple posts saying Ritchie “sucked” tonight and I just don’t understand the expectations I guess. This goes back to the post I had earlier about the bias. Those who don’t like him are going to say he sucked no matter what he does. He was ok tonight and the one time someone tried to get in coyle’s face he was right there. Don’t understand how he sucked. They need him in there for all of the dirtbags on Tampa who are inevitably going to try to start shit.

You also have to give him more than one game every five or so. I'd like to see him develop some chemistry with C. Coyle. As long as he's not hurting the team I'd keep him in.

 

[crimsonace]

Liked the jump to start the second and especially the third periods. Coyle was a beast (as was Krejci).

Really liked the play in the defensive zone - largely kept the Lightning to the outside and supported the puck pressure well.

The PP that led to Pasta’s goal was a piece of art. Immediately had two Wings fans text me about how beautiful that was.

TB will be physical, we knew that. They’re activating the D a lot, so there should be odd-man rushes available. The PP will also be key. This is going to be a long series but it’s nice to have the first one.

 

[13Hockey]

big blow for Tampa

If they lose McDonagh

 

[NeelyOrr]

Not sure it was empty; I could have sworn I saw walrus droppings in front of the net.

There's only one response for this stupid post. C'mon, guys, you know what that word is.

 

[Grimey]

Bergeron
Krejci
Coyle
Kuraly

With a bit of Lindholm just in case

 

[The National]

big blow for Tampa

If they lose McDonagh

More like big blow for Boston.

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

what a effort by Chara tonight

How bad can you be at player evaluation if you said Chara was done like 5y ago... No worries. I won’t name you.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Bergeron
Krejci
Coyle
Kuraly

Best center group in the NHL.

 

[Fenway]

 

[Oates2Neely]

Donato for Coyle was a huge trade for Sweeney. Coyle is just made for the playoffs. What a player. He comes to play every game, makes things happen, protects the puck, he’s tough, he has serious skill, and goes to the front of the net. What an impact he has on these games.

 

[The National]

Best center group in the NHL.

When playing like they are, definitely.

 

[NeelyOrr]

A team could win a lot of Stanley Cups with that line-up.

 

[Grimey]

Good God, Janney had 23 in a span of 3 post-seasons? Crazy

 

[Boston Bandit]

what a effort by Chara tonight

 

[NeelyOrr]

Good God, Janney had 23 in a span of 3 post-seasons? Crazy

If my memory serves me well, I believe the 1st goal Janney got credit for in the NHL was a deflection off of his head.

 

[Gordoff]

WOW what an incredible stat... Marchand is THAT good!

 

[crimsonace]

Good God, Janney had 23 in a span of 3 post-seasons? Crazy

The Joyce-Janney-Neely line was nails in the 1988 run to the Cup Final.

 

[KrazyLegs]

take the win, but boy oh boy adjustments and improvement needed

Now imagine that you're a TB fan.

 

[Gordoff]

OMG Pasta with that post game interview hat...

 

[NeelyOrr]

Donato for Coyle was a huge trade for Sweeney. Coyle is just made for the playoffs. What a player. He comes to play every game, makes things happen, protects the puck, he’s tough, he has serious skill, and goes to the front of the net. What an impact he has on these games.

Signing Halak wasn't one of DS's bad moves either.

 

[NeelyOrr]

OMG Pasta with that post game interview hat...

He's knitting everything now.