I think we all have realistic expectations and understand just what the Bruins are as presently constructed.do we go all out and try to get montreal/Toronto as a matchup with maybe home ice?... or are we ok drawing islanders/capitals and being on the road?
for me... I vote we try for home ice... so wins are not only more fun, but also important. Toronto is in the driver seat for home ice... and they are probably going to add more rentals.
montreal had been playing over their head but a hot goalie can be the most impactful player on a team and price is as hot as anyone in the nhl for past couple months.
I feel good about 3 of our 4 possible first round matchups... just avoid Washington please
Just in (had to do a couple of things on the ride home).
Patrice Bergeron is such an excellent player and man. We are so lucky to have him on our B's. Brad Marchand loves Bergy. I mean he really does.
He has been so happy for Bergy the last couple of days and it shows on Brad's face.
Big Z was full of smiles at the end of the game too.
I didn't like giving up a 2 goal lead but all is good.
I was pleased to se e Charlie and Danton have a great game. Confidence is a good thing.
I am missing the next two home games ( I will be watching from my couch) .
bergerons point per game pace would have given him 100 for the season... such a shame he got hurt. when people are measuring a players career in hindsight how many 100 point seasons they had will influence them.
marchand for all the crap we have given him for sluggish play through the first half of the season has quietly climbed to top 10 in the scoring race with 65 points in 55 games. its funny we have all criticized him so much. what a HELL OF A PLAYER when he can be top 10 in scoring and still garner critism
its silly that theres any debate for best line in nhl. even with the injury to Bergeron 2 of the guys are top 10 in scoring and Bergeron is actually scoring at a better rate.
Colorado has 2 in the top 10 as well... but those guys don't play defense half as well as our boys do. im not sure if tampa plays point/kucherov/stamkos together... if so that's pretty impressive but I like the chances are three beat them going head to head.
has there been a better line in bruin history?
Cashman/Esposito/hodge?
the kraut line?
could those lines play the 2 way hockey our current guys can?
what a treat as a bruin fan to be able to watch the magic these guys have shown us the last 3 seasons now
Two most despised teams in the league playing tonight.
Nate Thompson broke into the league and played with Bergy in Providence. Sounds like he went to the team about it.According to Joe McDonald, it was a unanimous decision by the Kings players to be on the bench during the ceremony. The Kings also gave Bergeron a $1000 bottle of wine before the game. I have no idea, is that a common practice for another team to do? I wouldn't think so.
I don't get how B's fans can crap on Marchy. The kid is a gem. He and Bergy are such a treat to watch. Pasta too. I hope they find a winger for Krejci so Pasta can go back on the Bergeron line. Pasta looked so unhappy today.
As an answer to all of your questions ...who knows. The game has changed quite a bit. All I know is watching Marchy, Bergy and Pasta is fun and their contracts are so good
I loved the Bergy video today. I only wish Martin LaPointe and Andrew Ference we on it too.
Anyone have the ceremony on video? I missed the whole game today....
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Bs are back ahead of the Habs
NHL website had a glitch and was counting today’s win as a shootout win they just updated it
Here is some of it