ECQF GAME 1 7:38 PM - (WC2) Florida Panthers @ (A1) Boston Bruins - NESN, NESN 4K, ESPN, CBC, TVAS, 98.5 WBZ-FM

[93gilmour93]

Both goalies a game time decision. The curse of the president trophy already showing up lol

 

[I Hate Philadelphia]

Here's that adversity you ordered, Boston.

 

[Serpico]

Time to make the whole team wear Depends.

 

[bearcountry17]

They've been missing their top guys all year and still finished the regular season with the best record of all time. All time. Even if the top guys are out, Boston are still heavy favorites, Florida played some great hockey down the stretch to grab the WC spot but I don't think any team really stands a chance against Boston in the 1st round. They're like the Avs of last year, just juggernauts. If their guys wear down as they go deeper in the playoffs, they are beatable. But for now, I don't think there's a single team in the league that can beat them in a 7 game series.

With the moves Sweeney made at the deadline they are just insanely deep. They went 15-1 to end the year while resting guys. There’s no team more prepared to deal with a few injuries than the Bruins.

The far and away best team in the league added a legit SC champ #2 in Orlov, a very good top 6 wing in Bertuzzi, and a very good 4th liner in Hathaway. 3 dudes who are all hard/annoying to play against as I saw over the years playing against Boston.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Ah I see the Bruins already gave their game 1 excuse cued up. Nice.

Remarkably so, the Bruins could be missing half the roster and still be considered the favorite for Game 1. This is hardly ideal, simply more adversity for this incredible team.

 

[Gentle Man]

He will carry us to victory

 

[Ladyfan]

GO BRUINS!

A nice Bruins win with no injuries to either team.

HERE WE GO BRUINS...HERE WE GO

 

[Ace0813]

Here's that adversity you ordered, Boston.

We already had it at the beginning of the season, I did not order this.

 

[danpantz]

I remember the last time the Bruins captain was sick in the first round of the playoffs

 

[danpantz]

I think its the novo virus going around Can and the US right now. Its no fun, it mimics a bad case of food poisoning. 2 to 3 days of nasty gastro symptoms so if the B's are on day 2 or 3 they will be fine for game 2.
However odds are it will get passed to the Panthers and they will be right rough for game 3 and 4

Gotta be this. Pasta had it a few weeks ago but played through it. Then Lauko, then Nosek. Now apparently Swayman and Bergeron.

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

Here's that adversity you ordered, Boston.

Probably sent by the hockey gods as punishment for the Mitch Miller fiasco

 

[Kranix]

Boston has the depth, and otherworldly chemistry and goaltending. Florida still has elite talent at the top, and a solid lineup. It's not like they're total fodder.

 

[jgatie]

"Adversity" has just moved ahead of "generational" as the stupidest HF Boards meme of all time. Congratulations, Leafs fans, we knew you could do it!

 

[Bruin]

"Adversity" has just moved ahead of "generational" as the stupidest HF Boards meme of all time. Congratulations, Leafs fans, we knew you could do it!

Boy howdy!!

 

[Alicat]

I remember the last time the Bruins captain was sick in the first round of the playoffs

Said captain just crushed the marathon in 3:38:23.

Bring it Swamp Kitties.

 

[Vilam]

Heard through the grapevine that Boston hasn't faced any adversity this season. Probably an EZ Cats win tonight.

 

[Notsince67]

I think its the novo virus going around Can and the US right now. Its no fun, it mimics a bad case of food poisoning. 2 to 3 days of nasty gastro symptoms so if the B's are on day 2 or 3 they will be fine for game 2.
However odds are it will get passed to the Panthers and they will be right rough for game 3 and 4

So no intestinal fortitude.
Got it

Time to make the whole team wear Depends.

Instead of a warm up skate, they can go for the runs

 

[danpantz]

So no intestinal fortitude.
Got it


Instead of a warm up skate, they can go for the runs

Whole situation stinks

 

[goldnblack]

Virus is somehow the NHL rigging this for Boston. I just haven't figured out how yet.

 

[Notsince67]

Care package from Leafs nation

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

I think its the novo virus going around Can and the US right now. Its no fun, it mimics a bad case of food poisoning. 2 to 3 days of nasty gastro symptoms so if the B's are on day 2 or 3 they will be fine for game 2.
However odds are it will get passed to the Panthers and they will be right rough for game 3 and 4

That would be good.

 

[Prominence Problem]

Care package from Leafs nation
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Florida fans approve this

 

[Terrier]

I remember the last time the Bruins captain was sick in the first round of the playoffs

 

[BB79]

I think its the novo virus going around Can and the US right now. Its no fun, it mimics a bad case of food poisoning. 2 to 3 days of nasty gastro symptoms so if the B's are on day 2 or 3 they will be fine for game 2.
However odds are it will get passed to the Panthers and they will be right rough for game 3 and 4

Once Marchand starts licking the Panthers' top line y'all are DONE!

 

[Edgelord]

Once Marchand starts licking the Panthers' top line y'all are DONE!

plus who wants to go into the corner against a D man who shat himself due to a hit earlier lol plus I am a Leafs fan and the only way I see this affecting us is if you guys lose to the Panthers and we get by the Bolts. Even then odds are it should burn through both you guys before the winner plays the winner of Leafs/Bolts