Post-Game Talk: Boston 3 Dallas 1

[TCL40]

Good one!

Now Closefish needs bring home the win tomorrow and our guys get some rest before the end of season push for a playoff spot.

 

[22Brad Park]

Good and bad this game.But 2 big pts .Gained a pt on Capitals .

 

[Paddington]

Nice win tonight. The Soderberg line was good and Loui looked like he had a pep I his step. Cunningham was buzzing tonight. Rask was huge and so was the PK. Finally, it was nice to see the symphony of goal posts play to the Bruins advantage for once.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

So glad they got the two points

 

[jdz]

I've missed you, Bruins PK. Thank you for showing up these past 7 games after going MIA for the first half of the season. And thank you, PP, for being only partially (instead of completely) embarrassing tonight.

The "Tuukka" chants made me warm and fuzzy inside.

Decent to average PK + Added Chara pokecheck and physical presence = Very good PK

 

[wintersej]

I feel like Pasta getting his minutes cut was more about an 18 year old playing back to back road games than anything. I know they play all weekend in Providence, but this is different.

 

[wintersej]

Decent to average PK + Added Chara pokecheck and physical presence = Very good PK

He is still a true number one right now, but he can be a middle pairing PK specialist for another 5+ years if his body holds up.

 

[Artemis]

I feel like Pasta getting his minutes cut was more about an 18 year old playing back to back road games than anything. I know they play all weekend in Providence, but this is different.

Exactly. Chiarelli said when they announced he was staying that there would be times when he'd have his playing time reduced. They're going to be careful with him, not ride him like a rented mule.

Julien also noted post game that the speed of the game was pretty intense and hinted that Pasta was getting a bit overwhelmed. Sitting on the bench and resting/watching probably did him some good. He looked cheerful enough afterward.

 

[Fossy21]

At 3:49 in the highlight video (on nhl.com) just before Lucic runs Jordie Benn, is [whoever it is that's yelling in a panicked-sounding voice] yelling "Hey, Jordie, Jordie!"?

 

[Hali33]

Loui and Seguin led their teams in ice time for forwards.

Loui with 21:25

Seguin with 9 shots.

 

[Era of Sanity]

Beating Dallas does feel good.

 

[chicoutimicucumber]

Decent to average PK + Added Chara pokecheck and physical presence = Very good PK

But see, I thought the PK wasn't that awesome last season either (difference was that we had a very good PP to make up for it). I'd love it if we can get the PK back to 2011 level...

 

[Pie O My]

PK didn't K any P's tonight. They survived them. Huge difference. All hail Rask! PK still needs a lot of work.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

Maybe Dallas is the western conference maple leafs

 

[talkinaway]

I feel like Pasta getting his minutes cut was more about an 18 year old playing back to back road games than anything. I know they play all weekend in Providence, but this is different.

Absolutely. Frankly, having an 18 year old be on the first (or 1A/1B) line in the NHL isn't ideal except in rare circumstances. We don't have a better option for now - and while he's certainly proven himself, he does need a little seasoning before he's completely ready.

I'm glad Julien "shortened the bench" and rested Pasta for the latter part of the game. It (finally!) shows some willingness to be flexible - and this flexibility can flummox the opposing coach. I haven't seen any REALLY boneheaded moves from Pastrnak in the past two games, but I haven't seen that same spark in the two games where he scored two goals.

The kid's still probably taking it all in. Give him some time, and he'll be great.

 

[Mione134]

Id buy it.

 

[Caper Bruins fan]

Absolutely. Frankly, having an 18 year old be on the first (or 1A/1B) line in the NHL isn't ideal except in rare circumstances. We don't have a better option for now - and while he's certainly proven himself, he does need a little seasoning before he's completely ready.

I'm glad Julien "shortened the bench" and rested Pasta for the latter part of the game. It (finally!) shows some willingness to be flexible - and this flexibility can flummox the opposing coach. I haven't seen any REALLY boneheaded moves from Pastrnak in the past two games, but I haven't seen that same spark in the two games where he scored two goals.

The kid's still probably taking it all in. Give him some time, and he'll be great.

I like the kid in the lineup just not sure if he is what Krejci and Lucic need. As mentioned we don't have any other options . I think we have to keep Soda and Loui together ,the chemistry is obvious.

 

[Caper Bruins fan]

He is still a true number one right now, but he can be a middle pairing PK specialist for another 5+ years if his body holds up.

Chara was using his long reach to break up plays the whole game.

 

[DitClapper]

Tomorrow will be a good match-up for Pastrnak. Avs are all speed.

 

[TMac21]

Lucic buried Jordie Benn, great hit!

 

[David Krejci*]

Maybe Dallas is the western conference maple leafs

Kind of an insult to the Maple Leafs, to be honest.

 

[SPLBRUIN]

Very strong defensive game by Chara, he was a rock on D.

 

[ODAAT]

Commenting on a game I didn`t watch (past this old man`s bed time) would be irresponsible but sure nice to wake up to see our boys get the 2pts

Sweeter since the Seguin deal? Sure, I guess so, truth is, I spend little of my spare time being one bit concerned about how the Stars are playing

 

[KnightofBoston]

Loui and Seguin led their teams in ice time for forwards.

Loui with 21:25

Seguin with 9 shots.

Maybe it's just something about the spoked b that drops Seguin's shooting percentage

 

[ODAAT]

Maybe it's just something about the spoked b that drops Seguin's shooting percentage

just grateful I didn`t wake up to another half dozen threads hammering Chia about the trade, thankfully, it`s just the one..............for now