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Fogelhund said:
So…
Boston vs Florida
Carolina vs NYI
NJD vs NYR
Toronto vs Tampa Bay.

In the East.

We ended up 4th in the East.

I don’t think Florida gives Boston too much of a problem, hopefully Tkachuk runs around and roughs them up a little.
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Hard to think that Maurice would have the answer to beat any team in the playoffs let alone the Bruins.
 
Panthers firepower might be enough to offset Pasta. Rest of the Bruins not doing much scoring.

Curious to see how that series goes. Bruins definitely have the large advantage defensively.
 
Phion Keneuf said:
Panthers firepower might be enough to offset Pasta. Rest of the Bruins not doing much scoring.

Curious to see how that series goes. Bruins definitely have the large advantage defensively.
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They just got Hall back from injury. Marchand as much as he is disliked tends to play well in playoffs. He had 100 point season not that long ago.
Debrusk just scored 27th goal.
Bergeron will be back for playoffs.

Krejci will be back, although older again, he led NHL playoffs in scoring twice. Disregard him at your own peril.
 
To beat Boston a team has to stop Pasta (61g / 115p) and get past Ullmark (1.89gaa / 0.938 sv%). If those 2 are tamed the Bruins would be a much more ordinary team.

Maurice should focus his plans to overcome those two.

Have someone shadow, punish, and take space away from Pasta.

Find out Ullmark's weaknesses, block his sight.


If Pasta and Ullmark were average during the season (20g and .910sv%) that would be an 80 goal swing in the goal diff. They would be closer to Vegas. Which is still very good but insanely good like they are now.
 
willmma said:
To beat Boston a team has to stop Pasta (61g / 115p) and get past Ullmark (1.89gaa / 0.938 sv%). If those 2 are tamed the Bruins would be a much more ordinary team.

Maurice should focus his plans to overcome those two.

Have someone shadow, punish, and take space away from Pasta.

Find out Ullmark's weaknesses, block his sight.


If Pasta and Ullmark were average during the season (20g and .910sv%) that would be an 80 goal swing in the goal diff. They would be closer to Vegas. Which is still very good but insanely good like they are now.
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That seems like a lot. If you focus too much on Pasta, Zacha or Krejci will score at least a few of those goals Pasta would.


60-goal swing and they still lead the league, you might have to focus on more than just one player and a goalie.

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It will take a team effort from Panther, plus a proper performance from Barkov/Tkachuk .

That being said, I can see it happening. It's 0:0 now, a couple of quick goals, win the first game in Boston and sh*t can happen.
 
TheBeastCoast said:
TSN and undying love for the Winnipeg Jets in spite of reality. Happens without fail. Craig Button picking them over Vegas lol
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Its so strange. Wonder if they do it cause its probably the most neutral option out there lol. Is Dave Poulin still picking them as the best Canadian team every year?
 
Arzak said:
That seems like a lot. If you focus too much on Pasta, Zacha or Krejci will score at least a few of those goals Pasta would.


60-goal swing and they still lead the league, you might have to focus on more than just one player and a goalie.

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It will take a team effort from Panther, plus a proper performance from Barkov/Tkachuk .

That being said, I can see it happening. It's 0:0 now, a couple of quick goals, win the first game in Boston and sh*t can happen.
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Panthers need competent goaltending to have a chance. They have the firepower to score but will need to battle hard to make it happen. Tkachuk and Barkov match up well.

They split the season series 2-2 as well.

Special teams will be big. Both have good PP’s but the difference is in the PK. If Florida can’t stop Boston’s PP they’ll be in trouble. Likewise they need to break through Boston’s top PK.
 
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BertCorbeau said:
Panthers need competent goaltending to have a chance. They have the firepower to score but will need to battle hard to make it happen. Tkachuk and Barkov match up well.

They split the season series 2-2 as well.

Special teams will be big. Both have good PP’s but the difference is in the PK. If Florida can’t stop Boston’s PP they’ll be in trouble. Likewise they need to break through Boston’s top PK.
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Didn't realize they split the season series. Boston barely lost so maybe they match up decently to Boston.

What an upset that would be. I doubt it but you never know.
 
BertCorbeau said:
Panthers need competent goaltending to have a chance. They have the firepower to score but will need to battle hard to make it happen. Tkachuk and Barkov match up well.

They split the season series 2-2 as well.

Special teams will be big. Both have good PP’s but the difference is in the PK. If Florida can’t stop Boston’s PP they’ll be in trouble. Likewise they need to break through Boston’s top PK.
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Bruins vs Panthers 2-1-1


I mean technically they split it. I Panthers won one in regulation and one in OT.
Bruins won two in regulation and lost one OT(FLA tying 3s before the end of regulation, winning in OT).

It's close and it will be fun to watch.

17-15 over those 4 games

Not the best matchup for Bruins.
 
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Holy crap, they cleaned house just like that.

This business is cut throat. Didn’t ownership basically make them resign Crosby, Malkin and Letang? Instead of rebuilding
 
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Not surprised by the dismissals in Pittsburgh. A lot of big tickets on the books will make any major change in direction a tough path to follow through on (not that I'd particularly expect that to be the decision anyway).
 
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Jimmy Firecracker said:


Burke back on the Sportsnet panel for the playoffs? God knows they could use something to improve their product.
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Sure... but then does Burke improve the product? I'm not so sure about that.

It seems that many of the fans of Pittsburgh are blaming this solely on a crap bottom six, and with a retool they will be contenders again. Interesting viewpoint, that I'm not sure I'd share.
 
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