Post-Game Talk: ECSF GAME 2 - Get a good night's sleep guys - Tampa Bay 4 BRUINS 3 F/OT

[BruinDust]

Bigger picture, Cup winners usually have four lines rolling effectively. The Bruins don't have that with the third line this year. The wingers either aren't ready for prime time (Bjork) or are driving a Dodge Pinto in a Nascar race (Ritchie). I feel like the Bolts exposed that last night. Also, if you want to get someone to combat Pat Maroon, why not just sign Pat Maroon?

Well in last years playoffs they didn't really have a 2nd line.

 

[DarrenBanks56]

best part of last nites game aside from the play of Marchand, was when Clifton levelled that tool with the late hit. Hoping he plants one exactly like that on Maroon tonite.

 

[BMC]

Tampa loves picking on Krug

I think Krug is intimidated- they beat the absolute snot out of him 2 years ago and he hasn't forgotten.

 

[TimThomas24]

Id take out clifton for Lauzon. Size>recklessness. I like Clifton just think he’s too crazy out there in not a great way at times.

 

[easton117]

The bullying part is what really stood out to me and not in a good way. Bruins went passive and TB dummied them at every opportunity. There should have been TB bodies flying all over the place, especially in front of Halak. If the Bruins keep cringing like that they'll lose the series.

They won’t knock him over too often but they have to start making Hedman’s life more difficult.

Their forwards better slow down TB’s forecheck some too or Krug will be a permanent ad in those boards in Toronto

 

[aguineapig]

The more desperate team was the better team for more of the game. But every game in a series is a new chapter in a novel that is yet to be completed. The Tampa D was let loose last night after going down early. Coburn was good, Hedman was as usual but the game was custom made for Shattenkirk. But a tighter game with better forecheck by the B's could expose his flaws such as some of our Defenceman's were in this game.

 

[DarrenBanks56]

Id take out clifton for Lauzon. Size>recklessness. I like Clifton just think he’s too crazy out there in not a great way at times.

no way dude. maybe take out Krug for Lauzon. Clifton is clearly getting under their skin.
Krug has done nothing. He is good on the power play, but even then, he never even hits the net if he does shoot.

 

[EON]

The d-pairs need to be switched up. Chara is soaking up d-zone starts, which is understandable, he's still solid defensively, but McAvoy should be leading in ice-time, he's just a beast. Krug-Carlo is getting utterly eaten alive. I'd go with:

Grzelcyk-McAvoy (all-around pairing, mostly neutral zone starts)
Chara-Carlo (d-zone heavy pairing, perhaps Carlo will be a bit more aggressive playing with Chara)
Krug-Lauzon (stick Krug with a solid physical player and give this pairing more o-zone starts)

Just my two cents. The bottom six struggled mightily last night and they should consider putting Lindholm back in, perhaps Studnicka. But the d-pairs are a big concern too.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Bottom players killed the B's last night.

3rd and 4th lines on for two goals each. Clifton also on for two.

McAvoy made a few really weird decisions at both ends last night.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

The d-pairs need to be switched up. Chara is soaking up d-zone starts, which is understandable, he's still solid defensively, but McAvoy should be leading in ice-time, he's just a beast. Krug-Carlo is getting utterly eaten alive. I'd go with:

Grzelcyk-McAvoy (all-around pairing, mostly neutral zone starts)
Chara-Carlo (d-zone heavy pairing, perhaps Carlo will be a bit more aggressive playing with Chara)
Krug-Lauzon (stick Krug with a solid physical player and give this pairing more o-zone starts)

Just my two cents. The bottom six struggled mightily last night and they should consider putting Lindholm back in, perhaps Studnicka. But the d-pairs are a big concern too.

McAvoy is leading in ice time.

Tampa pressure is making B's D play faster than they are used to.

Wouldn't mind seeing Lauzon, Lindholm or Studnicka. Trust the coaching staff to make the right calls.

 

[DarrenBanks56]

I definitely expect a bounce back like game 3 against STL last year.
Marchand was our only forward showing me anything last nite.
We didnt score on multiple quality chances the first 2 periods. sometimes not even getting a shot on net.
Debrusk continues to baffle me. He has such great speed but takes the weirdest angles to the puck. If he would just use his speed against Colborn Bogosian and Schenn that line would actually be relevant.

 

[lopey]

WE played bad yet went to overtime against a really good team. We where never going to sweep this series, probably going 6-7 and people are panicking. First Vlader cannot be in net today in this vital game. Has never played in the NHL. It would be a panic move. Also, we are a better team than the 2018 team. We will win tonight.

 

[lopey]

There's a real chance we see Kuhlman (pk ability) and Par back in.

UM, no on Kuleman

 

[DarrenBanks56]

The d-pairs need to be switched up. Chara is soaking up d-zone starts, which is understandable, he's still solid defensively, but McAvoy should be leading in ice-time, he's just a beast. Krug-Carlo is getting utterly eaten alive. I'd go with:

Grzelcyk-McAvoy (all-around pairing, mostly neutral zone starts)
Chara-Carlo (d-zone heavy pairing, perhaps Carlo will be a bit more aggressive playing with Chara)
Krug-Lauzon (stick Krug with a solid physical player and give this pairing more o-zone starts)

Just my two cents. The bottom six struggled mightily last night and they should consider putting Lindholm back in, perhaps Studnicka. But the d-pairs are a big concern too.

I am not in favor of sitting Clifton this series. So far he has been the only one hitting and getting under their skin. Mcavoy definitely should be with Gryz. I like Carlo with Chara. But I like Lauzon Clifton better than Krug Lauzon.
What has Krug done to stay in the lineup?? Hes ketting pummeled out there. Plus hes getting turned by defenseman released by the Sabres.

 

[TD Charlie]

I'm still tired. I will be ready to run through another wall by 8pm tonight though

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

Tampa targeted them with last change.

Bruins have last change the next 2 games so I anticipate the 2nd line gets freed up more.

heads up, Ali:

remember game 4 is on USA Network, not NBC OR NBCSN

 

[Alicat]

heads up, Ali:

remember game 4 is on USA Network, not NBC OR NBCSN

Nevermind. I read that wrong. Thanks!

 

[Orr Fourever]

I believe in the group.
I believe in the leadership of the group.
I believe they win tonight.
You can take that to the bank...

 

[Dr Hook]

We're just pissed-off. Happens after a tough loss as you may have noticed. Or is that not allowed anymore? I dunno, maybe it offends people or something.

Again, again, again, tomorrow we'll be optimistic and enthusiastic and will be out in full force cheering on our beloved Bruins. But tonight have the courtesy of allowing us to wallow in our collective misery. Sheesh.

Oh it's allowed and it gets quite comical. Not offensive just silly like "start Vladar, Halak sucks" "Tampa is just too good, they DOMINATE us every time, can't handle them" You know, that kind of intelligent stuff which is not quite the same as being disappointed in a loss. So sheesh yourself. No one said anything about being bummed. I was bummed too.

 

[JOKER 192]

Rogers policy is IF the game is on CBC it will stay there - keep that in mind in the future

That's f***ing stupid. I just cancelled my subscription. With all the channels they have they have to use the same one?

 

[Alicat]

 

[aguineapig]

I believe in the group.
I believe in the leadership of the group.
I believe they win tonight.
You can take that to the bank...

I second the motion on all except the last as I am a credit union member. And they are only open for drive thru!

 

[mjhfb]

I believe they'll be fine if they play like they're competing for the Stanley Cup instead of a summer skate red solo cup.

 

[lopey]

I'm still f***ing livid over SN switching to the Vegas Game when the Bruins are going to OT. I'M CANCELLING THIS SHIT TOMMOROW. Since when is does the 1st period of a game take precedence over an OT? f***ing clowns

I think it is because it was a Canadian team playing.

 

[TimThomas24]

no way dude. maybe take out Krug for Lauzon. Clifton is clearly getting under their skin.
Krug has done nothing. He is good on the power play, but even then, he never even hits the net if he does shoot.

I get Krug has struggled. But when your mentioning benching him you really are in fantasy land.