ECQF: (WC1) Boston Bruins @ (M1) Carolina Hurricanes | Series tied 3-3

[Surrounded By Ahos]

Yeah, but there seems to be a couple in here swinging that small D energy around. Like we're jerks so that's fine... let's just not be assholes though...

I only gave Bizz shit because he's been trolling Canes related threads for years now, and it's only fair that we return fire sometimes.

On another note... does anyone have a video of gif of this Aho hit on Lindholm I kept hearing about? Don't know if I've ever seen him actually knock someone over lol

It's shit quality, but here you go. Lindholm was definitely not expecting that thunder

 

[wintersej]

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This chart doesn't show how much great traffic the Canes had in front on those shots from the high slot, and that matters, but the Bruins certainly were able to get to the home plate area much better than the Canes did... just didn't finish. I think the vast majority of Canes fans understand this was a very close game where the Canes were more opportunistic. And that's how you have to win against top competition. Canes did it. Bruins didn't.

But it's just Game 1.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

I only gave Bizz shit because he's been trolling Canes related threads for years now, and it's only fair that we return fire sometimes.



It's shit quality, but here you go. Lindholm was definitely not expecting that thunder

Funny I like the hit but that's interference all day

 

[tarheelhockey]

Canes building was rocking. Felt like they were playing music during gameplay at times though?

Nah, just crowd noise. They cut the music at puck drop like everywhere else.

The crowd was legitimately very loud throughout the game, other than late in the 2nd when the game became a bit of a grind and the fans kind of settled down for lack of events to react to.

This chart doesn't show how much great traffic the Canes had in front on those shots from the high slot, and that matters, but the Bruins certainly were able to get to the home plate area much better than the Canes did... just didn't finish.

This brings up an interesting point, there were a ton of plays where the Canes set up a heavy screen in front of Ullmark and then shot high or wide. Like seriously, I'd say something like 6-8 plays fit that description while the game was still 0-0. On one hand, it felt like incredibly shitty shooting in real time... on the other hand, in retrospect it seems like they were looking for something like that outside deflection on the 1-0 goal, pulling the puck back toward the net. And then the 2-0 goal, while it missed the deflection, was an almost identical setup on the other side of the ice.

Canes typically don't lean so heavily on that double-screen tactic, preferring a cycling/tic-tac-toe type of possession offense. They definitely had a plan to lean on that specific setup, with all of those high and wide shots, though I can't put my finger on what it was they were trying to exploit.

 

[SanDogBrewin]

2/3 is generous. Game went back and forth and stats were pretty equal at the end. Definitely a 50:50 game with momentum shifting back and forth. As stated, Canes finished their chances, Bruins didn't. Canes goalie showed up, Bruins goalie didn't - those were the difference makers.

Only problem I had was one goal, the 4th off Ullmarks mask, it was awful. Everything else you stated was spot on.

 

[Power Surge]

Get the Brooms out!

 

[TomppaKoo]

I only gave Bizz shit because he's been trolling Canes related threads for years now, and it's only fair that we return fire sometimes.



It's shit quality, but here you go. Lindholm was definitely not expecting that thunder

Aho and Turbo are both small in size compared to an average NHL player, but both are damn strong on their skates.

 

[wintersej]

Nah, just crowd noise. They cut the music at puck drop like everywhere else.

The crowd was legitimately very loud throughout the game, other than late in the 2nd when the game became a bit of a grind and the fans kind of settled down for lack of events to react to.



This brings up an interesting point, there were a ton of plays where the Canes set up a heavy screen in front of Ullmark and then shot high or wide. Like seriously, I'd say something like 6-8 plays fit that description while the game was still 0-0. On one hand, it felt like incredibly shitty shooting in real time... on the other hand, in retrospect it seems like they were looking for something like that outside deflection on the 1-0 goal, pulling the puck back toward the net. And then the 2-0 goal, while it missed the deflection, was an almost identical setup on the other side of the ice.

Canes typically don't lean so heavily on that double-screen tactic, preferring a cycling/tic-tac-toe type of possession offense. They definitely had a plan to lean on that specific setup, with all of those high and wide shots, though I can't put my finger on what it was they were trying to exploit.

Bruins protect the house very well, on par or even better than the Canes, as you can see from the shot chart. Very very high slot tends to have room. Tampa has taken the tactic of going for high tips on shots from there. Going wide and hoping for chaos sounds like a plan, too.

 

[StorminSnvechnAho]

The Staal line plus Pesce pairing did an excellent job on the Bergeron line last night, and that is something the Bruins are going to have to work through if they are going to win a game on the road. Full stop. If the Bruins can't do a better job in that matchup the series is over.

The Coyle line was not good and the team needs improvement there. Not sure if you bump Foligno up to the third line and scratch Frederic or what, but that line was the one line that really struggled with the Canes pressure. The Bergeron line struggled in that they were muted offensively, but the Coyle line was giving away chances.

The PP, somewhat expectedly against that PK, sucked.

Despite that, the Bruins had out chanced the Canes when it was 2-1 in the 3rd and Hall dented the iron. Game of inches and the Canes finished when the Bruins didn't. The final score really reflects the Bruins opening up to try to get the equalizer and doesn't really concern me at all, except to note that they opened up too early. Correctable.

Reasons for optimism? Hall/Haula/Pasta was very effective and the Bruins best line. The 4th line was effective. The Bruins have seen Marchand/Bergeron get shutdown before and then adjust their approach. Until the Bruins lost their structure trying to tie the game in the third, the Canes were very limited in chances aside from throwing shit into the pile from the blue line. Certainly, not panicking as a Bruins fan, but have a hard time seeing the Bruins winning 4 of 5 against the Canes, so really need a W on Wednesday.

I'm just a southern hockey fan so I haven't had the chance to watch the sport my entire life and play it as I have with football but In my opinion all Major League Sports are a game of inches... NHL hockey on the other hand is a game of Millimeters.... I was a bit surprised because from the first puck drop the Hurricanes appeared to have a desire to "beat Boston at their own game" I don't expect a sweep.
The Hurricanes PK is absurd to win this one the Bruins will have to do it 5 on 5.

 

[CanesUltimate11]

Funny I like the hit but that's interference all day

By the book yeah it is but the refs never seem to call that kind of play in the corner on a dump in.

 

[StorminSnvechnAho]

By the book yeah it is but the refs never seem to call that kind of play in the corner on a dump in.

By the letter of the rule book isn't what the zebras go by, the arbitrary nature of what a penalty is even within the same game is insane.

 

[Discipline Daddy]

This brings up an interesting point, there were a ton of plays where the Canes set up a heavy screen in front of Ullmark and then shot high or wide. Like seriously, I'd say something like 6-8 plays fit that description while the game was still 0-0. On one hand, it felt like incredibly shitty shooting in real time... on the other hand, in retrospect it seems like they were looking for something like that outside deflection on the 1-0 goal, pulling the puck back toward the net. And then the 2-0 goal, while it missed the deflection, was an almost identical setup on the other side of the ice.

Canes typically don't lean so heavily on that double-screen tactic, preferring a cycling/tic-tac-toe type of possession offense. They definitely had a plan to lean on that specific setup, with all of those high and wide shots, though I can't put my finger on what it was they were trying to exploit.

Agreed. We were going more for tips than usual. It's actually two of the best coaches in the league, so the matchups, adjustments, and general tactical gamesmanship is so interesting here. It looks like the Canes are assuming the Bs will be so staunch defensively, and we'll have to get tips to get our chances.

I personally don't think Ullmark was bad on the Trocheck goal. It was a perfect, perfect snipe. Coming in wide it was shot such that it was initially angled coming over the net, but it wasn't shot hard and it was on its way down before it hit Ullmark's mask. It reminded me of a Jaccob Slavin snipe against Tampa last year in game 4 that he scored on from a tough angle with exactly a puck-sized hole. This was nowhere near the softie I've seen written by many here. It was a perfect shot and a weird play, and the game was also probably out of reach by that point with 3 minutes left.

I feel like game 2 will also hinge on the Canes not being down after the first period. We have to weather the storm and roll the 4 line forecheck.

 

[Gumbo]

The first game was closer than the score indicates. I think the Canes win the series but it will be tough. Hurricanes are very familiar with what the Bruins can do in the playoffs.

 

[hangman005]

Game 2 GDT is up.

ECQF Game 2 - CAR vs BOS - Back at it in this marvelous series | 7pm ET | ESPN, SN360, TVAS2, BSSO, NESN

Well that was a fun first game, wasn't it? I'm sure the other higher seeds had a good time as well. Lets check out the scores in the East from last nigh- Oh, oh no. Well, lets try to avoid that happening tonight. I'm really not sure what's worse, losing Game 1 in 3OT or having to sit...

hfboards.mandatory.com

 

[tarheelhockey]

I personally don't think Ullmark was bad on the Trocheck goal. It was a perfect, perfect snipe. Coming in wide it was shot such that it was initially angled coming over the net, but it wasn't shot hard and it was on its way down before it hit Ullmark's mask. It reminded me of a Jaccob Slavin snipe against Tampa last year in game 4 that he scored on from a tough angle with exactly a puck-sized hole. This was nowhere near the softie I've seen written by many here. It was a perfect shot and a weird play, and the game was also probably out of reach by that point with 3 minutes left.

A lot of crazy NHL plays involve a little bit of luck or an egregious mistake by the defense/goaltender. That play was one where I had to watch it a couple of times to really convince myself that Trocheck meant to do what he did. And yeah, he really did take a soft backhand shot from below the goal line that was aimed at the goalie's head or nameplate. There was no play to be made on a pass from that angle, and clearly he wasn't trying to do the typical off-the-back or off-the-skate play. His reaction was one of a guy who got the outcome he expected.

It's such an unconventional shot that I can't really blame the goalie for failing to anticipate it... sometimes NHL players just do phenomenal world-class things that don't fit into any training guidelines. We can roll back the footage and pick the goalie apart for not doing X or Y, but no human would anticipate that shot in real time.

 

[AhosDatsyukian]

So apparently Bruins not practicing tomorrow. Gonna roll with Ullmark again? Or put an extremely cold Swayman in? I don't get it. Neither is a good option.

 

[StorminSnvechnAho]

That's brilliant for them....

 

[DavisJones77]

So apparently Bruins not practicing tomorrow. Gonna roll with Ullmark again? Or put an extremely cold Swayman in? I don't get it. Neither is a good option.

Cassidy said Swaynan will have a start at home

 

[AhosDatsyukian]

Cassidy said Swaynan will have a start at home

Then why the hell not practice? He needs to see some shots in practice really.

 

[DavisJones77]

Then why the hell not practice? He needs to see some shots in practice really.

I have no idea about Bruins practice routine but I watched the whole Boston/ CAR game today and with about 7 min left in the 3rd Boston trailing by 3 , Cassidy was asked are you gonna think of this as garbage time and give him some practice and he said he feels comfortable staring him at home in front of home crowd so he can ease into the whole thing . That’s all I know . I guess this was a hostile environment or the dude is a total wimp .

 

[Surrounded By Ahos]

Boston in 4. GGez.

 

[Bizz]

Yeah, but there seems to be a couple in here swinging that small D energy around. Like we're jerks so that's fine... let's just not be assholes though...

(I only do what I do because the Canes and their fanbase have turned into this generation's Canucks fans. Obnoxious and severely overrating anyone that puts on their jersey. The Canes were tolerable and one of my favorite teams when Cam Ward was in their nets)

 

[Anton Dubinchuk]

(I only do what I do because the Canes and their fanbase have turned into this generation's Canucks fans. Obnoxious and severely overrating anyone that puts on their jersey. The Canes were tolerable and one of my favorite teams when Cam Ward was in their nets)

Out of curiosity who from the Canes do you think we severely overrate?

 

[MadeUpName]

Canes in 4. The whole Bruins team is garbage. They can't keep up with Carolina so they resort to running goalies and slashing guys in the face. The Chicago Wolves could finish this out.

 

[GIN ANTONIC]

Out of curiosity who from the Canes do you think we severely overrate?

Yeah…. We def don’t do that. It’s probably more of a case of most of the posters not knowing who the hell our players are so just merely mentioning them probably feels like we are overrating them or something