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

[HabzSauce]

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.

Ullmark looked like trash compared to swayman. He looked like he weighed 1000lbs moving around in his net and was behind the play on at least a few Toronto plays.

Swayman looked dialed in game 1 and they should leave him in there for rest of series unless he completely shits the bed. This rotating goalie thing in the playoffs is just weird man

 

[red devil]

 

[HockeyVirus]

Ullmark looked like trash compared to swayman. He looked like he weighed 1000lbs moving around in his net and was behind the play on at least a few Toronto plays.

Swayman looked dialed in game 1 and they should leave him in there for rest of series unless he completely shits the bed. This rotating goalie thing in the playoffs is just weird man

Not picking on you directly but posts like this are why I don't trust a lot of fans opinions. The game was only a day ago and the narrative is Ullmark played poorly. He played an insane game and made several huge saves.

 

[YukonCornelius]

Ullmark looked like trash compared to swayman. He looked like he weighed 1000lbs moving around in his net and was behind the play on at least a few Toronto plays.

Swayman looked dialed in game 1 and they should leave him in there for rest of series unless he completely shits the bed. This rotating goalie thing in the playoffs is just weird man

I totally agree it’s weird, and wouldn’t recommend it in almost any other situation!

That being said, if Swayman plays out of his mind and gets a shutout tonight, maybe change course for this series and see what happens.

 

[HabzSauce]

Not picking on you directly but posts like this are why I don't trust a lot of fans opinions. The game was only a day ago and the narrative is Ullmark played poorly. He played an insane game and made several huge saves.

I wouldn't say he played insane no. He played well but swayman looked alot better

I totally agree it’s weird, and wouldn’t recommend it in almost any other situation!

That being said, if Swayman plays out of his mind and gets a shutout tonight, maybe change course for this series and see what happens.

I just think swayman is the better of the two right now. I don't want ullmark giving the figs a chance here lol I wanna see them done and gone in 5 games max

 

[sampollock]

DONT think it matters, bruins are not the same club. they are due to get kicked out again. sad but the figs will win this

 

[red devil]

 

[HockeyVirus]

DONT think it matters, bruins are not the same club. they are due to get kicked out again. sad but the figs will win this

From your mouth to Matthews' ears

 

[tom leafers]

I wouldn't say he played insane no. He played well but swayman looked alot better


I just think swayman is the better of the two right now. I don't want ullmark giving the figs a chance here lol I wanna see them done and gone in 5 games max

Swayman is the better option simply because of his record against Toronto. Ullmark however played a fantastic game and made 2-3 saves on for sure goals. He wasn't responsible for any of the three goals that went in. Goal one was off a post hit by Matthews that bounced to Domi who was crashing the net. Goal two JT was wide open and literally had time for a full slap shot infront of the face off dots. and Goal three is a break away with the best Goal scorer in the world coming at you.

In regard to Swayman, id actually argue Toronto made him look good. All of our scoring attempts were tips or shots on the lower 1/3rd of the net, which Swayman is amazing at covering.

 

[Mr Kot]

They played pretty well without him, so maybe best not to rush him just in case. Though, him being back regardless would be huge.

 

[Strangle]

I’m saying this right now….

Don’t ban me, bros

Hey IM BACK IN!!!

The bruins have no answer for the leafs 4th line, the top line is giving them all they can handle, let’s see how they try to manage a 3rd line driven by Nylander

 

[wintersej]

Johnston: What I'm hearing about William Nylander's injury and availability for the Maple Leafs

Nylander skated Sunday and there's every expectation he will play at some point in the series, but when and what happened are still unclear.

theathletic.com

Looks like it COULD be a back(spasms) injury.According to the article.

Bergeron obviously older, but his back stuff really seemed to hamper him when he came back against Florida last playoffs.

 

[1specter]

47 points in 52 games, same as Matthews and more than Nylander.
Strange definition of 'well below' .

Don't bother conversing with that guy, he is obsessed with our team and stalks our board on the regular.

 

[AuraSphere]

Not sure how people defend Marner by saying he's been in a defensive position preventing Pasta from scoring.

Marner is being paid almost 11M.... he should be as "elite" as Pasta. Pasta should also have to be wary of Marner...

Difference being one has had an impact and one has not

 

[Strangle]

Not sure how people defend Marner by saying he's been in a defensive position preventing Pasta from scoring.

Marner is being paid almost 11M.... he should be as "elite" as Pasta. Pasta should also have to be wary of Marner...

Difference being one has had an impact and one has not

Marner needs to be a difference maker every night

 

[forsbergavs32]

GDT up.

 

[Ezekial]

Omar farming all the impressions tonight

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Bruins overcame the script! Not nearly physical enough and Maroon is useless.

Yet tenacity and Bruins key players are elevating and overcoming obstacles.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Hahahahahhahahahahhahaha

Marchand dominating bertuzzi and domi

 

[TD Charlie]

Still feel sick to my stomach, but at least I can smile through the pain tonight

 

[Strangle]

Alright, you guys can keep arguing about the refs, I’m going to bed

Leafs going 0/5 or 0/10 on the powerplay makes zero difference in this game

Bruins scored 2 on the PP. there’s your answer.

Leafs powerplay has to be better. Done.

See you Saturday!

 

[TD Charlie]

Bruins overcame the script! Not nearly physical enough and Maroon is useless.

Yet tenacity and Bruins key players are elevating and overcoming obstacles.

Marchand, such a horrible leader. Shouldn’t even be captain.

 

[Divine]

Nylander has to be ready to go next game. Leafs top PP scorer - the odds dropped significantly as soon as he was called unavailable for Game 3 lol.

Leafs got 2 days off. Get him ready.

 

[ghostingtaro]

is magic marner going to pull another disappearing act or what

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Bad calls happen in every game and every series. It's not the reason the Leafs lost tonight. You can thank Swayman for that.