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

[hirawl]

What a statement game from the Canes. Total domination. I'd say it's series over but it's the Bruins. They know how to do it.

 

[Damisoph]

so pundits tell me this series hasn't really begun yet

 

[Anton Dubinchuk]

What a statement game from the Canes. Total domination. I'd say it's series over but it's the Bruins. They know how to do it.

I mean, this has been a series of 5 statement games thus far. It’s nice that we get 2 kicks at the can at closing it out, but I don’t expect that Boston is going back home feeling dejected. They could easily win Game 6 5-1.

 

[Terrier]

 

[TheBigLetowski]

Last change and line matching are pretty much deciding the entire series. As elite as Bergeron may be, there's a certain kind of center who has shut him down in the playoffs and gotten the better of him in the face-off dot. O'Reilly did it, Jay Beagle did it, and now it's Staal absolutely doing it. Plus they're just eating Carlo and Gryz alive. Maybe Lindholm coming back and mixing up d pairs may alleviate that, but it doesn't seem likely. The Bruins may win at home in game 6, but in Raleigh for game 7 with Brindamour having last change it really feels like they're f***ed.

All I want is the refs to chill a bit and put the whistles down and let the teams play.

I would love these teams to play 5v5

 

[MadeUpName]

I would love these teams to play 5v5

They have played plenty of 5v5 this year and Carolina absolutely dominated Boston.

Bruins have no chance if the games are played 5v5. The two games Boston has won had 9 Powerplays in one game and 2 PPG + 1 SHG in the other.

 

[Tryamw]

McAvoy was obviously still sick.. the poor guy needed O2.. I accept that he "passed" the league requirements but Honestly after 20 he was a liability. He'll probably be better by Game 6.. just by virtue of having another day off.

 

[chaz4hockey]

Marchand has been much better than Aho. In every single season of Ahos career. Marchand would have out produced him again by 10+pts while still being elite on the PK and defensively. He’s killing him in the playoffs so far. You keep bringing up that he “hasn’t scored 100pts in three seasons” while ignoring the last two haven’t been full seasons and he was third in league scoring last year.

It’s not a debate who’s a better player

Marchand is 34, Aho 24. Marchand stats when 24 were worse than Aho.

 

[AhosDatsyukian]

so pundits tell me this series hasn't really begun yet

If Canes win in 7 does that mean the series never even happened?

 

[wintersej]

Game 1, I think the Bruins were just less lucky than the Canes, but didn't see anything in game 2 or game 5 in Carolina that makes me think the Bruins can win a game 7 on the road. Have to take care of game 6, first, of course. Its rough because the rest of the field in the East the Bruins match up with a lot better than the Canes.

The Canes D really pokes hole in the Bruins lack of scoring depth. The biggest disappointment in this series is that Hall/Haula/Pasta line failing to carry over their success to the post season. It was always a risk since they were essentially a rush only line, but didn't expect it to be so bad it needed to be abandoned after a game and a half.

But, you have to play the games. Doesn't feel good rooting for random bounces and good luck to have your team take a series... but that is also playoff hockey a lot of the time when it comes down to it.

 

[tarheelhockey]

If Canes win in 7 does that mean the series never even happened?

At that point it’s declared a tie, both teams are awarded a point, and they settle it in a shootout.

 

[wintersej]

Marchand is 34, Aho 24. Marchand stats when 24 were worse than Aho.

I think most educated fans know that Marchand being put in a shutdown role and never playing on the PP contributed to his stats a lot. Its not an accident that Marchand magically went from a guy that produced line a 2nd liner to an elite 1st liner when Julien was fired and the approach changed. Heck, look at Bergeron's stats, too.

 

[Zerotonine]

They have played plenty of 5v5 this year and Carolina absolutely dominated Boston.

Bruins have no chance if the games are played 5v5. The two games Boston has won had 9 Powerplays in one game and 2 PPG + 1 SHG in the other.

Funny cuz Carolina had more PP the entire series, amd a wide margin in the 3 games played in Carolina

 

[tarheelhockey]

The biggest disappointment in this series is that Hall/Haula/Pasta line failing to carry over their success to the post season. It was always a risk since they were essentially a rush only line, but didn't expect it to be so bad it needed to be abandoned after a game and a half.

Pasta and to a lesser extent Haula have at least shown up OK in this series. Not outstanding, but present and accounted for.

The one that surprises me is Hall. I think it was late 2nd or early 3rd period last night when I noticed him for the first time, and only because he fell down.

 

[wintersej]

They have played plenty of 5v5 this year and Carolina absolutely dominated Boston.

Bruins have no chance if the games are played 5v5. The two games Boston has won had 9 Powerplays in one game and 2 PPG + 1 SHG in the other.

In fairness, in the Canes three wins they have had 17 power plays. Thats a LOT of power plays. They even had 10 power plays in the two losses. 27 power plays over 5 games is pretty pretty good for Carolina.

 

[chaz4hockey]

I think most educated fans know that Marchand being put in a shutdown role and never playing on the PP contributed to his stats a lot. Its not an accident that Marchand magically went from a guy that produced line a 2nd liner to an elite 1st liner when Julien was fired and the approach changed. Heck, look at Bergeron's stats, too.

Or as a talented player when you gain nhl experience you produce more. Let’s see Aho in 3 years in his prime (and don’t forget with RBA as his coach o stats will be somewhat suppressed since he demands two-way play).

Geez….

 

[nbwingsfan]

Marchand is 34, Aho 24. Marchand stats when 24 were worse than Aho.

And for the 90th time. What does this have to do with who is better TODAY?

Or as a talented player when you gain nhl experience you produce more.

Geez….

You’re right, it’s super common for players to break out at 29

 

[Patdud]

Oh no we suck again!

 

[chaz4hockey]

And for the 90th time. What does this have to do with who is better TODAY?


You’re right, it’s super common for players to break out at 29

Ah tribalism….can’t argue with kool aid folks.

 

[Patdud]

Pasta and to a lesser extent Haula have at least shown up OK in this series. Not outstanding, but present and accounted for.

The one that surprises me is Hall. I think it was late 2nd or early 3rd period last night when I noticed him for the first time, and only because he fell down.

I would say most of Haula's contributions have been giveaways to the Canes so yes he's shown up favorably for your team

 

[tarheelhockey]

Or as a talented player when you gain nhl experience you produce more. Let’s see Aho in 3 years in his prime (and don’t forget with RBA as his coach o stats will be somewhat suppressed since he demands two-way play).

Geez….

It’s a bit of both. I watched a lot of those Bruins teams (saw the majority of their games from around 2009-2011) and he was definitely in a limited and defensively-oriented role on a very conservative-minded team. He definitely was not the same dominant player we see today, but he was also in no position to become that player.

Remember that Tyler Seguin stepped into that environment and scored 11-11-22 in a bottom-6 role. He had high end talent, but was nowhere near maximizing it based on his experience and role. Very similar story with Marchand.

 

[Derailed75]

I would say most of Haula's contributions have been giveaways to the Canes so yes he's shown up favorably for your team

Its the best hes ever played for us. Hes contributing much more now than 2 years ago.

 

[The Hockey Tonk Man]

Solid win, what difference does it make when you stay out of the penalty box. Very disciplined show tonight. Few dives by the bruins but didn't help them. Is begeron injured? I didn't see him all game?

Refs only taking Forbort early in the first with that Domi scrum tells you everything you need to know.
Sucked the life out of the Bruins and the Canes fed off it. Still not sure how you can get the only penalty while being punched 3-4 times.

 

[wintersej]

Refs only taking Forbort early in the first with that Domi scrum tells you everything you need to know.
Sucked the life out of the Bruins and the Canes fed off it. Still not sure how you can get the only penalty while being punched 3-4 times.

That was a horrible call. But, shit happens. The Bruins are supposed to be the team that doesn't fold when things go bad. Carolina is supposed to be that team. It seemed like it was "same old Canes" after the short handed goal in game 3 and into game 4. But, that was a big statement from them last night. Good for them. Now the Bruins need to hit back.

Or as a talented player when you gain nhl experience you produce more. Let’s see Aho in 3 years in his prime (and don’t forget with RBA as his coach o stats will be somewhat suppressed since he demands two-way play).

Geez….

On average, Aho IS in his prime right now, you know. Being a PPG two way center is awesome! But, no homer would put him on the same tier as Marchand right now. And that is OK! The Canes have more good players than the Bruins, even if the Bruins best players are better.

 

[mjhfb]

That was a horrible call. But, shit happens. The Bruins are supposed to be the team that doesn't fold when things go bad. Carolina is supposed to be that team. It seemed like it was "same old Canes" after the short handed goal in game 3 and into game 4. But, that was a big statement from them last night. Good for them. Now the Bruins need to hit back.



On average, Aho IS in his prime right now, you know. Being a PPG two way center is awesome! But, no homer would put him on the same tier as Marchand right now. And that is OK! The Canes have more good players than the Bruins, even if the Bruins best players are better.

I'm just wondering if its sunk in that game 6 could be the last game ever for one of their best players.