Post-Game Talk: Game 73 - Pasta sends the Stars golfing - BRUINS 3 Dallas 2 FINAL

[SerenityRick]

I can't believe we have 3 top line forwards and arguably 3 top pairing defensmen coming back as we head into the playoffs. That's insane to me.

 

[Ladyfan]

Wasn't even 2 pages long last time I checked. I wish I could find the game 7 Vancouver thread again... now THAT'S fun.

I wish we could get back all of the B's vs Nucks 2011 cup run

 

[bwdrums1]

Wow. Now that’s kind of depressing to think about actually. Always liked Looch

Ditto

 

[Fenway]

 

[Bruinaura]

Douglas MacLean of Sportsnet recently stated that Marchand is his pick for league MVP.

That alone would make it worth watching the awards show.

Well, that and Bergeron winning the Selke again

 

[lucic27]

big effort of all the players a nice victory for the confidence

1 star Rask 2 star Marchand 3 star the rest of the team

 

[AM Bruin]

The last few games against teams fighting for a playoff spot have been intense. Yet somehow this depleted Bruins team keeps finding ways to get points and keep themselves within reach of Tampa!
Building some serious resiliency and character along the way. Should bode well for a long playoff run!

 

[bobbyorr04]

Yes!!!!

 

[Budddy]

Tall about taking an opportunity and running with it ! The kids been off the hook (to use some Millenial lingo) !

it wasnt easy keeping puck in...bouncy puck and did it on his backhand with Benn coming at him...sweet

 

[sooshii]

The GDT got closed before I could post, but someone mentioned the keep at the blue line off that last faceoff in the DAL zone, but didn’t know who kept it in.

It was Grzelcyk, and I’m not certain, but I believe that’s what they may have been looking at before they ruled it a good goal. Think they were checking to make sure Grizz kept that puck in.

Didn’t Fenway just teach me that they review all “last minute” goals for offside? (Kinda arbitrary...)

 

[missingchicklet]

Cannot wait until most or all the boys are back in the lineup.

 

[easton117]

I wish we could get back all of the B's vs Nucks 2011 cup run

Not quite the same, but I have the Bruins goal horn and song as my ring tone on the phone.

When I’m in Toronto I like to play it while grocery shopping. The angry stares are worth the over priced food every time

 

[sooshii]

What are we, like 9-2-2 since losing Bergy?

 

[Alicat]

Tim Schaller has to be pumped. Not only do the B’s win, he scores the tying goal and Providence advances in the tourney.

Acciari has to be pumped too.

 

[FONZIE]

Yes!!!!

I hope so. This is my one game I go to every year

 

[Thrive]

Aside from the fact they never seem to be out of a game, what I like most about this team is that they seem to legitimately love playing together.

Of all the pro sports out there that seems to come through in hockey the most. I’m glad I cheer for a team that has it

Nights like this one down so many players don’t happen without that.

Good win B’s!

This right here is very important and quite frankly it seemed to be missing from prior Bruins teams.

 

[bobbyorr04]

Nope--the refs and NHL have essentially put Marchy on "Ignore" He's fair game--no repercussions for leaving your feet etc.

It's total bull****, but unfortunately it seems to be true!

....this league sure pisses me off.

Thankfully, besides being one of the best players in the NHL, Marchand is also one of the toughest players pound for pound (excluding fighting) in the league.

 

[Bruin1970]

Did Benn get the 3rd star for his 3 boarding runs?

 

[CptxMorgan]

It's total bull****, but unfortunately it seems to be true!

....this league sure pisses me off.

Thankfully, besides being one of the best players in the NHL, Marchand is also one of the toughest players pound for pound (excluding fighting) in the league.

The fact that he's going out there at his size, knowing he doesn't have the protection a lot of players of his caliber do as far as the officials are concerned, shows how tough he is mentally.

 

[Ladyfan]

I hope so. This is my one game I go to every year

How are you ? Have fun at the game and cheer loud for our boys !

 

[brantfordbruin]

Did Benn get the 3rd star for his 3 boarding runs?

He was running ppl all night. After he got marchy McQuaid came at him and he backed down like the p****y he is

 

[Thrive]

1. Rask played unreal tonight. I thought we were in for another half-there effort by him and was expecting to be let-down after the Schaller goal tied the game. I was sorely mistaken. Credit where credit is due - he was a rock for most of the night.

2. Carlo was a standout. It would be awesome if he began to play like he did tonight, in every game from here on out. Many of us have felt that he’s capable of playing like he played tonight and it’s nice to see what we believe is true of him actually come to fruition. He was a force that commanded the ice in his breakouts, made solid decisions in his own end and brought the nasty when needed.

3. Grzelcyk continues to impress with smart simple plays and an innate ability to win board battles in his own end against guys he should have no business matching up against. Keeping the puck in at the end there and also smoothly handling the feed by Krejci on the power play at the top of the point while quickly transitioning his hips for a shot on goal instead of gifting another breakaway to the Stars, were two memorable moments in the game.

4. McQuaid continues to be a warrior for this team. Very happy that he’s on our side here.

5. Marchand continues to get zero love from the officials. As I’ve said a few times here over the past couple of months, teams are being given the green light from the officials to do whatever they want to him without fear of being called for even the more ruthless of acts and cheap shots. It’s very obvious to anyone who has watched these games that they’re universally swallowing their whistles and or turning a blind eye.

6. Pasta and Marchand magic is so exciting to watch. Truly one of the best winger duos in the league.

7. Suck it Felger.

8. Can’t believe that was Dallas at their best where “points were at a premium” for them. They don’t deserve to be in the playoffs after that stanley steamer of an effort. Woof.

9. Cassidy rules. Smart coaching adjustments and brings an exciting brand of hockey. The style that Dallas just deployed was like pulling teeth.

10. This was a statement win and all of the teams in the league were just put on notice. There is no quit in this team, no matter how down and out you may think they are. Prove me wrong.

 

[Zillah]

What are we, like 9-2-2 since losing Bergy?

He better not disrupt our flow ! Make him earn his way back

 

[Bruinaura]

This right here is very important and quite frankly it seemed to be missing from prior Bruins teams.

I've only really followed the Bruins since 2013 but this is by far my favorite Bruins team. There is no doubt in my mind that they are a tight group. Remember last year when the whole team took a vacation together when the season ended? How many teams do that??

And I think a lot of that starts at the top with Chara and Bergeron. Think of all the young guys that are learning about leadership from those two.

Bruins 2017-18

 

[Salem13]

1. Rask played unreal tonight. I thought we were in for another half-there effort by him and was expecting to be let-down after the Schaller goal tied the game. I was sorely mistaken. Credit where credit is due - he was a rock for most of the night.

2. Carlo was a standout. He needs to play like he did tonight, in every game. We’ve all felt he’s been capable of doing so and it’s nice to see what we believe he’s capable of actually playing out in front of us. He was a force that commanded the ice in his breakouts and solid decision making in his own end.

3. Grzelcyk continues to impress with smart simple plays and an innate ability to win board battles against guys he should have no business matching up against. Keeping the puck in at the end there and smoothly handling the feed by Krejci on the power play at the top of the point and quickly transitioning his hips for a shot on goal instead of gifting another breakaway to the Stars were two memorable plays in the game.

4. McQuaid continues to be a warrior for this team. Very happy that he’s on our side here.

5. Marchand continues to get zero love from the officials. As I’ve said a few times here over the past couple of months, teams are being given the green light from the officials to do whatever they want to him without fear of being called for even the more ruthless hits or cheap shots a player can sustain.

6. Pasta and Marchand magic is so exciting to watch. Truly one of the best winger duos in the league.

7. Suck it Felger.

8. Can’t believe that was Dallas at their best, they really don’t deserve to be in the playoffs after that stanley steamer of an effort. Woof.

9. Cassidy rules. Smart coaching adjustments and brings an exciting brand of hockey. That style Dallas just deployed was like pulling teeth.

10. This was a statement win and all of the teams in the league were just put on notice. There is no quit in this team, no matter how down and out you may just think they are. Prove me wrong.

1 Tuukka was awesome
2 Carlo was also being run all night
3 Griz had to fight for those chances
4 Beast
NHL makes no call, go away, nothing to see
6 They almost seem to be pestering each other with chances "come on bro you had that?"
7 gag on it
8 I saw effort
9 OK I'm going to need you to open wide, OK, yea, that's it, I have it
10 Woohoo! Dance Dance Dance