Series Talk: 2023 ECQF - BOSTON BRUINS (A1) vs Florida Panthers (WC2)

[Aussie Bruin]

Panthers will be a tough out but historically, they haven't won a playoff series in almost 30 years.

They beat the Capitals in round one last year. It wasn't pretty but they did it. They won't be repeating that success this season though. Too many wrong decisions made in trying to work out how to improve the playoff credentials of the team has only sent them backwards. Still a decent team, but not good enough to be a serious threat, especially under a very average coach.

 

[PB37]

They beat the Capitals in round one last year. It wasn't pretty but they did it. They won't be repeating that success this season though. Too many wrong decisions made in trying to work out how to improve the playoff credentials of last year's team has only sent them backwards. Still a decent team, but not good enough to be a serious threat, especially under a very average coach.

Thanks, my memory had the Caps winning that series, lol. I must have been in a different reality stream.

 

[Bruinfanatic]

Panthers will be a tough out but historically, they haven't won a playoff series in almost 30 years.

Yes they have just last year actually and pretty sure a few others,your description sounds more like the Leafs.

 

[Aussie Bruin]

Thanks, my memory had the Caps winning that series, lol. I must have been in a different reality stream.

Not a problem. You can definitely be forgiven for thinking that - Florida should have steamrolled Washington with their pace and offense, instead it was a sluggish, dour affair that the Panthers did win in 6 but without ever looking convincing. The writing was on the wall and then they duly got swept by Tampa. Management got jittery afterwards and here we are now with them coming in as the 8th seed instead of the 1st.

 

[the negotiator]

This is what I'll be wearing

the most poignant jersey I own....worn by DK after Marathon Monday....now worn by me to honor and remember all that took place that Monday and in the days that followed

 

[KnightofBoston]

Not Fenway, but T&R said Friday 4/21.

Well I requested a fenway but I got a sooshi, a bonus if anything! thanks soosh

 

[The Hockey Tonk Man]

I will say, I never vote on playoff polls. It's my superstitious thing. I will say, I have a very good feeling about this team. But we shall see!

I’m the same way, mentioned it in the playoff series talk hah
I don’t even chirp friends of other teams anymore before or during games. Always comes back to bite me in the ass

 

[Bruinfanatic]

Not making any predictions,but If I don’t get to see 16 goalie hugs I will be extremely disappointed.

 

[8thRoundPick]

I think the games will be fairly close, but not the series - Bs take it in 5. The cats will win an emotional one in game 4, but the Bs show their composure and handily take game 5 and the series.

 

[Bradely]

Voted in 6.
If Boston goes on a run and gun with the Panthers they will get in problem.
Also, one hot keeper can do alot of damage, hope the Panthers one won't go on a tear.
But Boston is well balanced, has experience and leadership, have the best D core and imo the best NHL duo in net! With this, Boston in 6

 

[DarrenBanks56]

reminds me of the bruins wings series from 2014. we shoukd take this.

 

[River Meadow]

Lyon is a 30 yr old journeyman nobody.

Destroy him.

 

[TinyRivers]

My Bruins (playoff) Flag goes up out on the deck at about 10:30 pm Atlantic Time tonight...as is the ritual (mostly) every year.... Let's go!!

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

Lyon is a 30 yr old journeyman nobody.

Destroy him.

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Makes me wonder what Bob would turn him into

 

[GahdenRinkRat]

At long last… we can avenge the 1996 playoff embarrassment at the hands/paws of the Panthers!!!

I voted Bruins in six, but I’d really like to see a shorter series - in the Bruins’ favor, of course.

Monday seems so far away.

I voted B's in six as well, since Panthers beat us twice in regular season thinking they might take two in this series...Four 'tendie hugs in home or away gear will do the trick

 

[BamBamCam]

Lyon is a 30 yr old journeyman nobody.

Destroy him.

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A Young Ken Dryden

 

[PB37]

Yes they have just last year actually and pretty sure a few others,your description sounds more like the Leafs.

Last year was the first time they made it out of the 1st round since they made the Cup Finals in 96 ( I checked this time ).

 

[Stu Pidassle]

Paul Maurice may be one of the most mediocre coaches in the history of the NHL. There is no excuse to lose a series to a team coached by him. Over 1800 games coached by him and he's barely over .500 in the regular season and well below .500 (.446) in the playoffs). Took over a 1st place team that won a huge trade in the off-season and still only got them barely into the playoffs on the backs of a hot minor league goaltender and an easy schedule to close out. Quarter-century of Maurice-coached teams and I still couldn't tell you what style of coach he is. Is he an offensive-minded coach? Defensive-minded? All these years later I have no idea.

Once again, there is no excuse to lose a playoff series to a Maurice-led team. None.

To your larger point on the importance of coaching, this will be a good test for Jim M. Florida has strengths that need to be guarded against and weaknesses that can be exploited. The B's are a well balanced team that has proven to be the best team in the league. It will be a very good sign if the B's handle this series with no drama.

 

[nazartp]

Yup it’s already been announced as a 7pm start

Yay! I'm on 12 hour workdays with no chance of a break in the middle of the day. So if I start at 7:00 in the morning, I'll get to see the game.

 

[Boston Bandit]

Lyon is a 30 yr old journeyman nobody.

Destroy him.

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So was Tim Thomas

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

 

[wintersej]

A fantastic article to read while we wait for game 1

Was always bummed it didn’t work out with her and the Globe. Guess they needed the budget for old miserable curly hair and KPD.

 

[Johnny4778]

Wish we played tonight.

 

[neelynugs]

obviously tkachuk will be an absolute bastard all series, but ryan lomberg will be universally hated halfway through the 1st period
of game 1. sam reinhart has been a bit of a bruins killer for years, and anton lundell will play a big role in this series with sam
bennett banged up. but brandon montour has been the biggest surprise on this team, never saw a 70+ point season coming
from him.

bruins the better team, if bob finds his game (i cannot imagine alex lyon seeing the ice in this series, but i guess ya never know)
florida may get this series to 6.

 

[Drytoast]