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

[OVO16]

Canes in 5 or 6. The better team from top to bottom.

Weakest Bruins team I've seen in a long time.

 

[BusQuets]

Canes in 4. Boston no longer have the goalie x-factor and Bergeron etc are older.

 

[CheerstoBeers]

Canes in 5 or 6. The better team from top to bottom.

Weakest Bruins team I've seen in a long time.

51 wins and 107 points. Pretty weak stuff there.

 

[Mikeshane]

I don't read too much into the regular season games, seems like a pretty even series.

 

[BostonBruins11]

Ah yes the annual underestimating of the Bruins.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Canes in 5 or 6. The better team from top to bottom.

Weakest Bruins team I've seen in a long time.

Do people realize the Bruins had the third best record in the NHL since Jan 1?

 

[Zalos]

I think this will be the 'surprise' of the first round as the Bruins beat the mighty Hurricanes.

Boston in 7.

 

[The don godfather]

No respect for the bruins I see. Good.

 

[roflstomper]

Bruins in 4.

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

No respect for the bruins I see. Good.

The split at the time of this post is 56/44. That seems reasonable to me. For as good of a season as Boston had, Carolina had an even better one. 47 RWs is tied for the 5th most post lockout.

 

[The don godfather]

The split at the time of this post is 56/44. That seems reasonable to me. For as good of a season as Boston had, Carolina had an even better one. 47 RWs is tied for the 5th most post lockout.

There is one factor everyone looking . The patrice factor. Stay calm and Bergeron we say us bruins fans. Another selke trophy in his pocket this year.

 

[Maple Leaf Forever]

Both toronto and boston sat out players. They didnt throw anything

My unbiased opinion says Bruins in 5

Bruins sat 8 regulars in a meaningful game …Big bad Bruins scared to plat the Leafs …cowards

 

[Maple Leaf Forever]

Ah yes the annual underestimating of the Bruins.

Cowards…..8 regulars sit out in meaningful game ..scared of Leafs ..it’s obvious

 

[Trashpass]

Cowards…..8 regulars sit out in meaningful game ..scared of Leafs ..it’s obvious

Super meaningful Carolina is the tougher first round match up but get by them and I would say it's a more favorable second round matchup. To say any team is "scared" of another is ridiculous is there a fight after school?

 

[CheerstoBeers]

Bruins sat 8 regulars in a meaningful game …Big bad Bruins scared to plat the Leafs …cowards

Yes because history says we should be scared of the Leafs. Hate to tell you this but I think any team would be happy matching up with the Leafs first round.

 

[MMANumminen]

Canes are better team in general but Bruins are the cryptonite. Bergeron has owned Aho in the past, let's see if it got more even now.

Canes in 6

 

[Maple Leaf Forever]

Super meaningful Carolina is the tougher first round match up but get by them and I would say it's a more favorable second round matchup. To say any team is "scared" of another is ridiculous is there a fight after school?

Obvious Big Bad Bruins wanted no part of playing Leafs Round 1 ……they played for 4 th place by sitting 8 regulars …..if u can’t see that your Jack Edwards …a fool.

 

[LightningStorm]

Canes in 6. They're a better team now than they were the 2 recent times they played the Bruins.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Canes in 6. I think they’re deeper across the board and I like their goaltending better.

 

[McGarnagle]

Obvious Big Bad Bruins wanted no part of playing Leafs Round 1 ……they played for 4 th place by sitting 8 regulars …..if u can’t see that your Jack Edwards …a fool.

Unironically yes. Going through the Metro bracket is a preferable path to the Atlantic. Not that any opponent is going to be easy pickings. But we avoid Florida in he 2nd round and can let Tampa and Toronto go beat the crap out of each other in round 1.

Carolina is still a challenge, the key factor is the goalies and whether Bergeron's line matches Aho's.

 

[Hockey Gent]

I’m ready for playoff Ullmark to be a demon

 

[The don godfather]

I’m ready for playoff Ullmark to be a demon

Yes I see this.

 

[Sheppy]

The Prius is no match for the Lambo.

Bruins in 6

 

[MikeFolignosHelmet]

Canes ride Cam Ward 2.0 to a series sweep

 

[Bounces R Way]

I don't find Carolina's forwards all that impressive. Think Boston has the better top 6 with Hall, DeBrusk, and Haula playing some great hockey. Bluelines are comparable, slight edge to Carolina maybe but with Lindholm the Bruins' top 4 has been looking much stronger.

Think Boston pulls off a stunner here and wins in 5.