Post-Game Talk: Bruins 3-Sens 2 in OT despite refs screwing them
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Dreghorn2
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You're right, it's lack of bodies. The Bruins must get bigger going forward.
I hope Neely wasn't lying about his vision for the team. 'Can't win 0-0', 'need to play heavier, harder to play against'.
The lack of size inhibits them in so many ways. They can't forecheck with purpose and wear teams down over a playoff series, they can't protect their own star players, they can't create momentum shifts with big hits, intimidating scrums etc..
If they are going to be constantly getting the short end of the penalty stick than they need to accept it and plan for it. Take a page from the Seattle Seahawks as an example. Their secondary essentially holds on every play, officials can only call so much or it slows down the game, looks bad for the league.
Bruins need to do the same thing, play heavy and hard, try to have an elite penalty kill and go from there. They're going to get screwed anyway.
And for goodness sake will someone on the Bruins stand up for the players by doing something about the officiating!!
With Krejci out, you have to put Spooner back in there. As badly as he has played, he has the skill to make something happen when there's a bit of time and space. Look at David Desharnais, who was looking a lot like Spooner in the Oilers series up until the third period of Game 5, before assisting on the tying goal and eventually scoring the OT winner. Talented players need just one play.
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2011 was one of my best summers thanks to the Bruins. I was emotionally invested in that playoff run, and actually had tears of joy (and I don't cry easily for some reason) in game 7 SCF watching the boys hoist the Cup after 39 years of constant disappointments.
I had an extra spring in my step that summer, although I had to pinch myself now and again in partial disbelief.
Last night's win definitely put me in a better mood too!
I even got my 3-2 pre-game prediction right, although Charlie didn't score.
I think he gets one next game, and the Bruins win 4-1.
RedeyeRocketeer
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There's a very quiet set of problems developing for Ottawa, and their radio guys today alluded to it.
Kelly barely played, they don't trust him in.
MacArthur is basically being used as a PP specliast, they hardly played him even strength.
Wideman barely played after the 2nd, they are losing trust there. They went with 5 D voluntarily for long stretches. They are having issues with Ceci's coverage too.
Pyatt is hurt, Dzingel is hurt, Stallberg is hurt.
Bit by bit their depth is eroding. They're going to have to probably bring Wingels in next game. There's an opening here to continue to play a heavy game if depth is a problem for the Sens. And it's their own radio guys showing that they're having to shorten their bench, and have injuries in a lot of depth spots. We can wear them out in long hard hitting games.
Kelly barely played, they don't trust him in.
MacArthur is basically being used as a PP specliast, they hardly played him even strength.
Wideman barely played after the 2nd, they are losing trust there. They went with 5 D voluntarily for long stretches. They are having issues with Ceci's coverage too.
Pyatt is hurt, Dzingel is hurt, Stallberg is hurt.
Bit by bit their depth is eroding. They're going to have to probably bring Wingels in next game. There's an opening here to continue to play a heavy game if depth is a problem for the Sens. And it's their own radio guys showing that they're having to shorten their bench, and have injuries in a lot of depth spots. We can wear them out in long hard hitting games.
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As bad as he's been it's probably Spooner. I mean they may need him for the one power play they're likely to get.
BruinsFanMike82
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Chris Lee and Tim Peel, two of the worst refs in the NHL and Bruins have somehow had to deal with both of them for this series at one time or another. Are there any competent refs left?
Wonder if we get the trifecta with Chris Rooney tomorrow. Good ol' Boston boy who always calls a fair game!
Doubtful. He's reffing the Canadiens/Rangers game in New York tonight.
xStanleyCupsFor
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Still nobody comes close on the Bruins to the way Savvy could draw players to him, get them out of position and then dish the puck.
Bruinfanatic
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Let's just hope the Bruins play Physical hockey the minute they drop the puck on Sunday.
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xStanleyCupsFor
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I know it's not the same Krejci, but early in the 2011 Philly series, they started to chirp him, saying they were going to take him out of the series like in 2010. He then proceeded to torch them and embarrass their whole D corps.
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On the other hand, Kuraly did the exact same thing, and he replaced the guy you are here pining for.
On the other hand, Kuraly did the exact same thing, and he replaced the guy you are here pining for.
Kuraly got lucky though. Yes he did make his own luck to some degree, but he's certainly not going to get those bounces every night.
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Why? Spooner has proven one thing and one thing only: He is soft as puppy doo, and his response to tighter and more physical play in the playoffs is to get even softer. Skill means nothing when you shy away from every puck battle because you fear getting hit, or dump the puck blindly because you are constantly hearing footsteps. He's a liability out there.
CptxMorgan
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First goal was a lucky bounce, the game winner was a set play that happened to work out.
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I have been loud defender of Spooner for years now... And even I can't argue against this.
Spooner should look at Charlie McAvoy and see how he plays his strengths with confidence (even at 19 without any pro experience) instead of playing scared.
I don't for one single moment doubt Ryan Spooner's skill. His lack of courage however is a real concern.
He worked hard for the goal that was taken away. The guy does just what coach instructs, go to the net, screen the goaltender, pick up rebounds.
CptxMorgan
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Rewatching the game right now, and even though I know the outcome, I'm still nervous as anything. Killing that penalty before the end of the 3rd...Bergeron was positioned so well.
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