ECQF: Boston Bruins vs Toronto Maple Leafs (Series Tied 3-3)

[McGarnagle]

I'm surprised no one on the Bruins have taken a solid chop on Matthew's wrist yet. They need to slow him down or put him out to win this series. It's pretty obvious if you stop him you can beat the Leafs.

What did we even get Pat Maroon for if he can't do that

 

[Clint Eastwood]

What did we even get Pat Maroon for if he can't do that

For beauties like this

 

[leafsfan5]

Matthews is a tough force to slow down, big, rangey, mobile. Better chance of slowing marner probably.

Tbh you don’t need to do much to slow down Mitch right now

 

[JEM28]

Tbh you don’t need to do much to slow down Mitch right now

lol. Kind of true but he’s a smart player I suspect may figure out how to make an impact.

 

[Hockey 4 Life]

Broons in 5

Leafs in 8. I just wanted to be included.

 

[cvaicunas]

This if Boston plays with that structure and execute on their chances lookout.

I wouldn't count either team out. Point is, this series should be a lot closer than some were predicting.

 

[quat]

If you were even a moderately close follower of the Bruins you would know the answer to your question. There was no other serious contender for the C. It was his and it was the right decision for this squad at this time.

But thanks for your thoughts.

Not a moderate follower, so just an opinion formed watching the Bruins play over the years.

 

[Isaac Nootin]

Better chance of slowing marner probably.

You slow Marner down anymore he'd be in reverse.

He's been an absolute non factor. That can't happen, especially with Nylander out.

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

Tbh you don’t need to do much to slow down Mitch right now

I remember when some thought he was as good as Matthews . Good player but Whiff

 

[Martin Skoula]

I'm surprised no one on the Bruins have taken a solid chop on Matthew's wrist yet. They need to slow him down or put him out to win this series. It's pretty obvious if you stop him you can beat the Leafs.

Don’t think he’ll need the wrist to score if Swayman is in a dark quiet room for the rest of the playoffs.

 

[sampollock]

thinking the b's dont have the big time horses to show down the figs. b's are a way different team now

 

[SanDogBrewin]

The series will go 6 or 7 I think we all know that. Matthews can win it on his own if he's on one of his hot streaks. Definitely a bit of worry in Bruin town after that game.

Nope no worry at all. Bruin fans knew there would be an adjustment after game 1. Most would have predicted a split.

 

[Divine]

Nylander a possibility for Game 3.

A best of 5 with home ice advantage and Nylander returning is favourable for the Leafs.

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

Boston might be in trouble if Marner plays game 3. And Willy coming back will also help the leafs

 

[Leaf Fans]

And people wonder why the Leafs fan base can’t be taken seriously and is probably the most reviled in the league.

Why do they wonder that? Is it because of posts by Habs fans like the one that you quoted?

 

[PROUD PAPA]

I remember when some thought he was as good as Matthews . Good player but Whiff

That's how you sort out those who watch from those who just post for the sake of posting. I actually appreciate them telling us they're morons rather than reading a bunch of their nonsense before reaching that same conclusion. It's a real time saver.

 

[Leaf Fans]

Holy hell, you would think the Bruins just went down 0-3 if you read the last several pages...

What would lead you to believe that?

 

[HockeyVirus]

And people wonder why the Leafs fan base can’t be taken seriously and is probably the most reviled in the league.

He's not even a Leafs fan lol. Think it's a Habs fan

 

[BB79]

Atention please attention please…

This msg is brought to you by the letter F.

F the bruins.

That is all….

Someone has been watching Sesame Street between games..

 

[PaulD]

Everyone saw Mitch Marner bail on a puck to avoid getting hit and letting the Bruin take it. That didn't surprise me. It's Mitch.
What did surprise me? Listening to Anthony Stewart on SiriusXFM call Marner a confirmed "perimeter player who is not there to take a hit and battle for that puck in the corner. He's there to get points"
Hahaha! Its play offs Stewart you Homer!
Cooley responded with "and how many points does Marner have in the series??"

 

[WTFMAN99]

Bruins are still the team to bet on in this series unless Toronto actually puts it away.

It's just history

For Toronto, Marner/Rielly need to show up in this series and if 80-90% Nylander shows up and replaces Robertson, it adds a decent weapon to Toronto's roster.

 

[YukonCornelius]

I can't believe Bruins fans think rotating goalies is a good thing. Weird.

My bad.

Obviously you haven’t watched the Bruins much the last two years, so I get it. Their goalie tandem is unique and a huge part of why they’ve been successful.

They abandoned the rotation in the playoffs last year and it bit them in the ass. It’s definitely unconventional, but I’d rather have them go down swinging with what’s worked for two seasons.

 

[Jojalu]

Wow talk about ab all time bad take. This is why leaf fans are a joke. And I hate to even attack. But if nylander comes back this series is over?!?! Hahahahhahah. You guys won by one goal when the bruins played awful. Good luck with that.

I would argue that all fanbases have some, including Boston's and do not represent "The Fanbase"

 

[PaulD]

Bruins are still the team to bet on in this series unless Toronto actually puts it away.

It's just history

For Toronto, Marner/Rielly need to show up in this series and if 80-90% Nylander shows up and replaces Robertson, it adds a decent weapon to Toronto's roster.

Marner the perimeter player is lucky leafs didn't get the Panthers. He's hiding from contact in this series.....see what he does if they win and the Panthers pack attack comes to town .

 

[Race Dawg]

Leafs need this series

It is time to complete our story

This ones for you Phil