Pre-Game Talk: ECSF GAME 2 7:08 PM - BRUINS (1) vs Tampa Bay (0) - NBCSN, CBC, SN4K, TVAS, 98.5 WBZ-FM

[ON3M4N]

Bruins powerplay is the best of all teams remaining. The teams above them in the standings have all gone home

Scary to think that the new PP1 unit hasn't even had time to really gel and they look good. Krejci on PP1 is a game changer

 

[Alicat]

Scary to think that the new PP1 unit hasn't even had time to really gel and they look good. Krejci on PP1 is a game changer

They've been steadily climbing every game. Putting Krejci on that unit was Bruce's best decision to date.

He and Pasta are electric together. Non playoff related but I really hope we see them both on a line at the 2022 Olympics.

 

[JCRO]

I dont expect them to let off the gas even up 1-0. They know how good this Tampa team is.

LFG B's!

 

[TD Charlie]

They have improved every game since coming back. That’s all i ask that they continue. Just be better than your last effort.

Boston has had trouble stepping on the throat of a downed opponent. Hopefully they can put a little pressure on em and take a 2-0 lead.

 

[BruinDust]

Won't be shocked to see him slide down tonight if McDonagh can't play

I inserted Brayden Coburn in fro McDonagh on my line up graphic because he's a game time decision.

Jeremy Lauzon and John Moore are better than him

I mean the guy (Bogosian) got bought out by the Buffalo Sabres because he was headed for Rochester.

The Buffalo Sabres. A team that hasn't made the playoffs in a decade had no use for him.

 

[Banshee]

Reflecting on game 1.... sure, Tampa had some moments of offensive zone control/flow, but I can't recall any real "Grade A" chances aside from the wrap-around save and the glove/pad save on Gourde (I think). Tampa didn't have anything like the Marchand goal, nobody left wide open next to the net like Coyle; B's hit 2 posts, and Vasilevskiy made some pretty great saves (Kase, Bjork et al).... and you won't see two luckier goals than the 2 TBL scored. So as long as the Bruins continue to do what they do, and keep the pressure on, I'm confident for this one tonight!

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Won't be shocked to see him slide down tonight if McDonagh can't play

I inserted Brayden Coburn in fro McDonagh on my line up graphic because he's a game time decision.

Jeremy Lauzon and John Moore are better than him

I didn't know Braydon Coburn was still with Tampa.

 

[JCRO]

I didn't know Brayden Coburn was still with Tampa.

I didnt either lol

 

[Alicat]

I didn't know Braydon Coburn was still with Tampa.

Same here until I went to look at their roster this morning for a McDonagh replacement.

It appears that Luke Schenn is also riding the pine in Tampa

 

[JCRO]

Same here until I went to look at their roster this morning for a McDonagh replacement.

It appears that Luke Schenn is also riding the pine in Tampa

Sheesh they're gathering the top 5 selected D in the 2008 draft lol

 

[Alicat]

Sheesh they're gathering the top 5 selected D in the 2008 draft lol

I thought both had retired to be honest.

 

[Blowfish]

The D is not thin unless you're talking about Tampa's.

I agree.

Lauzon and Moore can slot in easily and the bruins don't really miss a beat. Add Zboril to the mix too.

 

[smithformeragent]

Games like this become key in terms of workload for Halak.

You go up 2-0, you stand the chance to be able to close it out in 4 or 5.

You allow Tampa to even this series, you’re looking at a 6 or 7 game set, win or lose.

Hey, Tampa’s good so maybe it’s inevitable.

Still, those back to backs loom large and the heavy workload has to be a concern with Halak.

I’m not sure they would have spelled Tuukka deeper in the playoffs, but the 1/1B tandem is a luxury they no longer have.

All the more reason to have a controlled sense of urgency coming out of the gates tonight and look to take a stranglehold on this thing.

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

Just win and put these losers in a 0-2 hole.

 

[DarrenBanks56]

We dominated game 1 against Tampa a couple years ago. Then lost 4 in a row.
I know this team has a much more balanced offense but Im hoping Halak stops the shots Tuukka fluffed that year. Becasue we were in constant 2-0 holes early in the games a couple years ago on some stoppable shots if I can recall.

 

[Ladyfan]

We dominated game 1 against Tampa a couple years ago. Then lost 4 in a row.
I know this team has a much more balanced offense but Im hoping Halak stops the shots Tuukka fluffed that year. Becasue we were in constant 2-0 holes early in the games a couple years ago on some stoppable shots if I can recall.

I don't want the b's (or us) to be over confident.

I will be scared until the handshake line.

 

[304]

Really need this one tonight. If we throw everything at them and go up 2-0, Tampa will be playing desperate hockey for tomorrow's game. A win in the first half of a back-to-back is very, very important.

 

[Dr Hook]

I don't want the b's (or us) to be over confident.

I will be scared until the handshake line.

I will be scared until the final whistle

 

[13Hockey]

big break for the bruins

Tampa’s TOI leader this postseason OUT

need to capitalize and win

 

[Caper Bruins fan]

We dominated game 1 against Tampa a couple years ago. Then lost 4 in a row.
I know this team has a much more balanced offense but Im hoping Halak stops the shots Tuukka fluffed that year. Becasue we were in constant 2-0 holes early in the games a couple years ago on some stoppable shots if I can recall.

You could be right but overall , I remember Rask being good in that series but did struggle against the Leafs in the previous round . Whatever the case , yeah , we need another good game from Halak .

 

[KnightofBoston]

i think this game is really important mainly because its the first of a back to back and if tampa wins tonight they'll be feeling it and the bruins who are older over all will have a harder time wednesday night either way. gotta get the win on the "easier" game

 

[Bruinaura]

@TP how scared are you on a scale of

1 - eek a cockroach
5 - eek a spider
7 - eek a picture of Mike Ricci
10 - eek no cookies!!!

 

[Oates2Neely]

Tampa is dangerous despite McDonagh & Stamkos being out. Too much talent over there to be overlooked. Hopefully the Bruin veterans come out hungry & tilt the ice

 

[The National]

Winning early in this series should be important before this schedule & Tampa’s speed catches up to the senior citizens of our lineup.

 

[aguineapig]

Scary to think that the new PP1 unit hasn't even had time to really gel and they look good. Krejci on PP1 is a game changer

Krejci plays cat and mouse along the high wall on the PP as well as anyone this side of Alexei Kovalev. Patience is a Terry Virtue at that spot of which Pasta had none. He's much better freewheeling out of the corner down low and making the bang bang play in the slot. Krejci is much more adept at playing the waiting game.