Series Talk: Atlantic Division Final: (1) Panthers vs. (2) Bruins

[Alicat]

House money


What everyone forgets and misrepresented from last year was that Bob was awful in that series, and we lit him up the last 3 games but Ullmark was injured and even worse.

So true and absolute house money. True underdogs. Have no clue what will happen but the sky is the limit

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

A much better situation for the B's. Underdog, start on the road, a lot less pressure.

Not sure if that's enough considering how much better Florida is than Toronto.

 

[BruinsFanMike82]

The Panthers are not unbeatable. The Bruins won all 4 games against them this season. They also won 3 in the playoffs last year (2 out of 3 in Sunrise.) It certainly won't be easy, but a series win is not super far-fetched.

In fact, (including the playoffs) the Bruins are 13-6-1 in their last twenty versus the Panthers.

 

[bruinshoper]

The Panthers are not unbeatable. The Bruins won all 4 games against them this season. They also won 3 in the playoffs last year (2 out of 3 in Sunrise.) It certainly won't be easy, but a series win is not super far-fetched.

In fact, (including the playoffs) the Bruins are 13-6-1 in their last twenty versus the Panthers.

Yes but Florida made some pretty significant adds at the trade deadline. Very deep team.

 

[Trizz617]

Why not us? We're not expected to do much against this "juggernaut" from Florida. There's a good opportunity to shut the naysayers up. We will see, but I like the B's chances to do something great this series. LFG!

 

[Bruinfanatic]

I kind of had the attitude if they get bye the Leafs I will be happy whatever happens after that doesn’t matter,but screw that I want revenge!

 

[bruinsfan1968]

Why not us? We're not expected to do much against this "juggernaut" from Florida. There's a good opportunity to shut the naysayers up. We will see, but I like the B's chances to do something great this series. LFG!

They have to play better, none of this half assed effort, got to give it their all, damn the torpedos, it's full speed ahead!

 

[Alicat]

They need to spread the TOI for the D out. There should not be a 4 minute gap between McAvoy and Lindholm. Stats wise, the teams are actually fairly even.

 

[BruinsFanMike82]

Ullmark career (RS+Playoffs) vs the Panthers

• 15-6-1 ; 2.70 GAA ; .921 Sv%

Swayman career (RS+Playoffs) vs the Panthers

• 1-2-1 ; 3.59 GAA ; .875 Sv%

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Bobrovsky career (RS+Playoffs) vs the Bruins

• 9-17-4 ; 3.44 GAA ; .897 Sv%

 

[Alicat]

 

[BruinsFanMike82]

Ullmark with six or more days 'off' this season

• 6-0-0 ; 2.00 GAA ; .924 Sv%

Game 1 will be thirteen days 'off.' With his career numbers and his 'rested' #'s this season- coupled with Swayman's poorer (yet small sample) #'s -- I would strongly consider Ullmark for Game 1. However, 13 days is a huge gap. How rusty would he be?

I think if I had to make the decision right now, I'd start Ullmark but have Swayman prepared (tell him the plan before the game) to jump in if Ullmark struggles early.

 

[Blowfish]

Woop! Just what the bruins don't need!

 

[BiteThisBurrows]

Ullmark with six or more days 'off' this season

• 6-0-0 ; 2.00 GAA ; .924 Sv%

Game 1 will be thirteen days 'off.' With his career numbers and his 'rested' #'s this season- coupled with Swayman's poorer (yet small sample) #'s -- I would strongly consider Ullmark for Game 1. However, 13 days is a huge gap. How rusty would he be?

I think if I had to make the decision right now, I'd start Ullmark but have Swayman prepared (tell him the plan before the game) to jump in if Ullmark struggles early.

Start Ullmark?? Damn I hope Monty don't read this and get an idea.

Swayman is in the zone. You go with the hot hand all the way. If Swayman gets bombed in game 1 you can try Ullmark game 2 but otherwise it's Swayman all the way.

The two guys I'm most concerned about are Zacha and DeBrusk. They have got to give us more to have any chance at all.

My mind tells me the Bruins D will be pressed hard and they'll turnover the puck and this will go badly. My heart thinks maybe this team is actually playoff ready this time and we will shock the hockey world (and make the Leafs think maybe they can give their core 4 one more year - lol)

This time let's flip the tables and hit and forecheck their D. It's their weakest spot, Exploit it.

idk probably just a depth move in case of injury but maybe we have plans to play even more physical and he goes in for Boquist?

 

[PB37]

I would start Ullmark and go from there.

Swayman has played great but he's use to being in a rotation for 3 seasons now. Considering that it's only Game 1 and Ullmark's career record vs the Panthers, this is the perfect time for him to get a start in and let Swayman rest up. It's a rotation... so rotate.

 

[McGarnagle]

Monty's job was saved by Pastrnak so now he's going to go absolutely full Monty on this series with no repercussions

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

I am going to view this series like the Biblical story David vs Goliath, the underdog prevailed in that one, let's see what Boston can do!

So, throw rocks at Tkachuk then?

How about a Ladyfan with a bat on Cousins?

 

[SPLBRUIN]

The Bruins have a lot more size then last year and far less pressure too, I think we will give them a series, but probably fall short. I would start Ullmark in game, it's a free hit for the Bruins and gives Swayman a rest. There's also the psychological factor that even if they lose Florida hasn't faced "our guy " in nets.

 

[bbfan419]

Florida is the favorite, so return the favour and beat them out, payback for last year.

 

[Alicat]

Brown is up for depth b/c they are in Florida. He won't sniff the line up

 

[bruinsfan1968]

So, throw rocks at Tkachuk then?

How about a Ladyfan with a bat on Cousins?

Lol just beat them, is that too hard to understand?

 

[Mione134]

I would start Ullmark and go from there.

Swayman has played great but he's use to being in a rotation for 3 seasons now. Considering that it's only Game 1 and Ullmark's career record vs the Panthers, this is the perfect time for him to get a start in and let Swayman rest up. It's a rotation... so rotate.

This is where I'm at.

Give Sway a rest. Play Ullmark game 1.and go from there.

 

[Blowfish]

Brown is up for depth b/c they are in Florida. He won't sniff the line up

I take it Providence playoffs come first ... Brown doesn't raise the bar for P Bruins.

 

[BruinsFanMike82]

Last year, Games 1 through 4 a 'healt(ier)' Linus Ullmark vs the Panthers
3-1-0 ; 2.55 GAA ; .926 Sv%


Just as Swayman held the advantage in career play vs the Leafs, Ullmark holds the advantage against the Panthers. The Bruins goalie tandem is one of, if not the biggest, strengths of the team. Ullmark is going to need to play at some point if the Bruins are to go deep into the playoffs.

I think Game 1 may be the best time to insert Linus.

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

Lol just beat them, is that too hard to understand?

It was a joke in response to yours

Would not mind seeing Pasta swinging a sling around while Tkachuk tries to hide behind a linesman.

 

[Yeti34]

I’d never have thought these words would come from my mouth but we could really use Danton Heinen back.