I ain’t defending the refs. But if the leafs all of sudden decide to play tough, it’s more glaring and easier to call. Whereas,( when the Bruins were really good) guys like Chara would hit the refs with 4 “normal” calls a shift
Basically raising the threshold of what’s normal. they aren’t going to call everything mentality(And the Bruins knew it)
If we set that tone game 1, we better keep it up throughout the series and no matter what line. Clear the net , muck it up when you can and raise the bar for calls. I think our best games this year are when we keep up that tempo and then wear teams down with our speed/persuit/possesion.
They have it in em, it’s whether they have it for 4 wins. I think guys like Domi, Reaves(when used) and the toughness on the backend NEED to create ice - and the depth needs to be opportunistic. The bruins loooove to own the ice and play tight pressure when they play us; find the seems, bury chances and don’t allow too much leakage.
I’m excited for playoffs. If you can’t tell