Post-Game Talk: ECQF GAME 1 - BRUINS 5 Hogtown 1 - Bruins lead series 1-0

[Fenway]

 

[Fenway]

 

[NeelyOrr]

We'll never know how important that was but his reaction to Domi told me he had his head screwed on tight tonight.

Marchy's now a captain. Ya know, an officer and a gentleman.

 

[JOKER 192]

Happy for Beecher (TOTALLY AWESOME GAME)

JDB no better time to bring son.

Marron , a 4th cup would look good on him , that would be a record right?

Swayman is a Leafs Blower , fogetaboutit .

 

[Terrier]

 

[Fenway]

 

[goldenblack]

It will be interesting when Brazeau is healthy. On the one had I'd love him with the two B's on the 4th line. Which means Maroon to the 3rd line.

But on the other hand, Lauko's game was so effective tonight. One of my fave games from him.

It's amazing that JVR, Brazeau, Lohrei, Wotherspoon and Forbort are all waiting in the wings. DEEP.

 

[JOKER 192]

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take a seat boy.....I said take a seat.

 

[Kazcram]

i dont see how JVR gets into the lineup any time soon unless there is an injury.

 

[NeelyOrr]

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That would have been a perfect scene in the movie SLAP SHOT.

 

[JOKER 192]

Sway stole the game. Laffs don’t really have a heavy forecheck at all. Gryz will be fine all series. Shattenkirk looks a little suspect playing his off side with Peeke. But we need him for PP, so would Peeke come out? And Wotherspoon in? They seem to think Peeke can kill penalties, which I’m not convinced of yet. The Laffs 4 on 3 had to score if they wanted a chance. But Sway! They were missing Nylander.

Grizz will be fine against these guys but if they move on to the next round HE'S NO MATCH FOR EITHER FLORIDA TEAM.

 

[bruins19]

The problem with Domi doing his rat thing is if no one else is going to get involved whatsoever you end up just being a douche bag.

In fairness, he is already a douche bag. Going to the penalty box alone merely highlights the fact.

 

[BruinsFan37]

I'm fine with staring Linus next game. This wasn't a case of Swayman being hot and stealing a game, and the alternating goalies has been working all year for them all year,

 

[Terrier]

We been through this pattern before, long way to go, but great win, good on the B's for shaking off that early third period goal and bringing it home with no heart attacks at the end. See you Monday.

 

[bruins19]

But u that lunatic Steve Daigle at the cardiac unit

Can’t wait to see it.

 

[gerrycheeversmask]

Hey guys, did you know that Nylander wasn't available tonight? I'm surprised the Sportsnet announcers didn't talk more about his absence, or spend an entire intermission discussing it.

 

[bobbyorr04]

Funny I am going to go against many here and say keep the goalie rotation going. Goalies are creature of habit. The habit is a rotation. Change nothing! Just keep on trucking with what they are used to

That make sense, and although I'm leaning towards Sway next game, I don't really care who's in net.....as long as they win

If Ullmark goes in and loses, Monty will be on the hot seat for not sticking with Swayman

If Swayman goes in and loses, Monty will be on the hot seat for not sticking with the rotation

Either way, Monty will be on the hot seat if they lose

..if they win...he'll be a friggin genius, no matter who's in net

 

[JOKER 192]

It will be interesting when Brazeau is healthy. On the one had I'd love him with the two B's on the 4th line. Which means Maroon to the 3rd line.

But on the other hand, Lauko's game was so effective tonight. One of my fave games from him.

It's amazing that JVR, Brazeau, Lohrei, Wotherspoon and Forbort are all waiting in the wings. DEEP.

It is awesome to have all those guys on standby but you don't fix what is not broken. Stick with this lineup until it falters.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Hey guys, did you know that Nylander wasn't available tonight? I'm surprised the Sportsnet announcers didn't talk more about his absence, or spend an entire intermission discussing it.

Apparently Knies wasn’t available either

 

[Carl Hungus]

When Nylander is back you hit him every single chance you get

 

[rfournier103]

With any puck luck the Bruins win that game 8-1. I was impressed with their forecheck which was much better than I thought it would be, and the energy and physicality (is that even a real word in the dictionary?) were excellent throughout MOST of the game.

Swayman saved their bacon several times, and was definitely the biggest factor in the win tonight. DeBrusk was YUGE, but we've all been watching NHL playoff hockey long enough to know that the Stanley Cup is won and lost on the backs of goaltenders. I'm not saying the Bruins are going to win the Cup this year, but I said earlier today that goaltending will be the difference in this series, and it was the difference tonight. Swayman was the Bruins' best penalty killer on that 4 on 3.

One huge play worth mentioning was Matthews hitting the post with Swayman way out of position. The Maple Leafs' fate was sealed the moment that puck struck the iron in the Second Period.

To my ursine brethren and sisters behind enemy lines north of the border: enjoy this one! Monday will be a lot of fun when you go back to work!!!

 

[Mione134]

 

[bobbyorr04]

Hey guys, did you know that Nylander wasn't available tonight? I'm surprised the Sportsnet announcers didn't talk more about his absence, or spend an entire intermission discussing it.

Nylander who??

 

[TP70BruinsCup]

I think Toronto will be better next game. Even though they got the first 4 shots they didn’t dominate for long stretches. If they miss Nylander that much they are in trouble, I just don’t buy that. I think they do have some injuries like Marner who hobbled down the last stretch of games I believe.

With that I also think the Bruins will make some adjustments to their own zone to tighten some things up. But the physical play was excellent, nice to see something come from the PP and it was nice to see Jake have a big game like he’s done before vs the Leafs.

Good win Bruins! On to a big game #2

 

[NeelyDan]

Doesn’t seem strange to me the media would focus on the impact of missing a 100pt player lol