Post-Game Talk: GAME 22 - B's win in OT 2-1

[Bruinaura]

How do you enjoy watching the game even trying to track stuff like this?

What is this "enjoy" you speak of?

 

[Bruinaura]

Imagine a 2nd and 3rd line contributing when Bergeron gets back?

 

[Coach Parker]

I know. It's too crazy to fathom.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Have to disagree here. I for one think they got it right. The goalie had his pad on the line with the puck. You are not allowed to push his pad into the net in that case to get the puck in which is exactly what Kurally did.

I’m usually on your side, but not in this case.

Disagree with both the idea that they “got it right” AND how you saw the play.

 

[Gordoff]

In the second period Jack mentions that Pittsburgh has the 3rd least PP opportunities given due to penalties on their opposing teams. I tried looking this up but couldn't. Anyone know where I can see this stat for every team in the NHL? I think it would be very telling...

 

[Fenway]

 

[Gordoff]

I’m usually on your side, but not in this case.

Disagree with both the idea that they “got it right” AND how you saw the play.

For a league that claims it wants more scoring they sure do everything possible to hinder and discourage scoring. Everyone around me last night said "it'll count, good goal." I turned and said "wanna bet?" Nobody took me up on it.

 

[JOKER 192]

Aside from Halak, Krejci was probably the best player the B’s had out there tonight.

He was, but given the Salary, he's on pace for 8 goals, it's nowhere close to enough.

 

[JOKER 192]

Pretty sure they didn't have the Bruins in mind when they wrote these up.

 

[Fenway]

Pretty sure they didn't have the Bruins in mind when they wrote these up.

and this is just strange

 

[JOKER 192]

and this is just strange

Just because it legal in Canada, doesn't make it legal everywhere. You might wanna unload before you leave for another country.

 

[GloveSave1]

It must physically pain Rooney to put Boston on the PP. It’s striking.

 

[bobbyorr04]

Yeah, Halák is really, really good.

According to everyone on every other board, he’s going to fall apart during the latter half of the year and in the PO’s if we get there, but right now I’m willing to take that risk.

If that is true, I'd say he's on the right team with Rask usually being a slow starter and playing better as the season goes along.

 

[UncleRico]

Backes played under 9 min...

Thank god, hopefully he gets completely phased out sooner rather than later. He consistently faces opposing teams weakest competition and doesn’t have a single 5v5 point this season.

 

[caz16]

In the second period Jack mentions that Pittsburgh has the 3rd least PP opportunities given due to penalties on their opposing teams. I tried looking this up but couldn't. Anyone know where I can see this stat for every team in the NHL? I think it would be very telling...

Go the NHL.com and go to Team Stats - use the drop down box under "Report" - it is listed there under Power Play Time, run report and it is under PP Opp.

 

[Alexei Yashvalev]

Yeah, Halák is really, really good.

According to everyone on every other board, he’s going to fall apart during the latter half of the year and in the PO’s if we get there, but right now I’m willing to take that risk.

Been watching Halak since his Montreal days. He's been stellar in every playoff year he's played in. Can be terrible if asked to play 40+ games though.

Since 2010 his playoff save percentages are .923, .935 and .926.

Dude has so much natural talent and his highs are so high that it always leaves people wanting more, which he sadly hasn't always been able to deliver in the regular season.

 

[Ivo]

Been watching Halak since his Montreal days. He's been stellar in every playoff year he's played in. Can be terrible if asked to play 40+ games though.

Since 2010 his playoff save percentages are .923, .935 and .926.

Dude has so much natural talent and his highs are so high that it always leaves people wanting more, which he sadly hasn't always been able to deliver in the regular season.

He’s also played amazing for Slovakia in the Vancouver Olympics and for Team Europe at the last World Cup. He can bring it in big games.

 

[Dueling Banjos]

Good game.

My only complaint would be that we should score more goals but we actually got three so that's ok.

Glad Miller is back, his physical presence, as Lou already mentioned, was/is important.

Heinen had a good 1st half of the game, sneaky passes, he's about to go on a streak, points wise.

Gryz continues to impress, especially in our zone, so agile and so smart. Kid is very talented and is becoming better and better.

Halak - i am not even nervous anymore when they have a
breakaway.

Good win, very well done by the boys.

 

[Dueling Banjos]

Forgot to mention DeBrusk, he's warming up.

8 pts in last 9 games, most of them are goals.

 

[compan]

Forgot to mention DeBrusk, he's warming up.

8 pts in last 9 games, most of them are goals.

He’s finally starting to get the conversion he deserves. Kids going to be a star.

 

[Blowfish]

How did Cave/his line play?

 

[Blowfish]

I could beg you pump the brakes on Nordstrom for a half step and larger sample but no other qualms.

Nice tip by Nords.

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

My sincerest condolences.

Enjoy your state-mandated poutine.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

I counted at least 20 passes that were on the tape but not received clean.

And PIT sucks over the last ten it should have been an easy win imo

Pittsburgh still has a shit ton of talent so to assume it should have been an “easy win” because they’re struggling is not a good take.

 

[00BW]

Just my opinion but so much wrong with this post. Krejci was one of the best Bruins on the ice tonight, exception being Halak.

Cave had a great game, strong on the dot, very good on the back check and played physical.

Backers won’t be sitting tomorrow, you will be disappointed.

Griz is far from the best defensive defence man on the team, he played well tonight but was the main cause of two odd man rushes tonight for the Pens. If you think he is better than Chara, Moore or Carlo defensively, you need to watch more. He may be making a lot of money two years from now but doubt it is in Boston, he is likely the 7th dman when all are healthy, if that happens.

I'm not sure what game you watched but Chara and Carlo were not playing. Of all the Bruins defenders, Grzelcyk was easily the best defensive defenseman on the ice.