Series Talk: ECSF-Florida Panthers vs Boston Bruins (FLA leads 3-2)

[PBPantherfan]

I didn’t expect the Bruins to make the playoffs this year, so this is bonus hockey for me. I picked the Panthers in six, so losing tonight won’t really upset me too much.

Sending out the goon squad to cause some carnage and mayhem would very well result in a loss tonight. Not a big deal, and I can live with a “tactical” defeat. Should said goon squad accomplish their mission, the Panthers may not be able to win the next series, or even possibly this series. A “strategic” victory.

I do not care if the Bruins win this series. I’m almost certain they won’t with the Cup, and I accept that. They exceeded my expectations, and I’m good with that (for THIS year). But, I’ve grown to hate the Panthers to the point where if a Panthers win tonight costs them games and series down the line, that’s what I REALLY want.

I know that’s kind of shitty for me to want, but even though it’s not personal, it kind of is.

I’m sure you understand.

The funny thing about all this is the Bruins did/started way more shit in game 2 and somehow they are the victims of the dirty Panthers. And no I am not saying the Panthers are angels but some of you guys are acting like the Panthers have Raffi Torres and Matt Cooke out there. Marchand has been suspended 8 times for a total of 28 games. Tkachuk (4-6), Bennett (2-4), Lomberg(2-2 and hasn’t even played this series) and Montour(0-0) have a total of 8 suspensions for 12 games. And some of those were for line brawls and fights late in games. Can someone please explain to me how the big bad Bruins are the victims here?

 

[Prominence Problem]

Better than Toronto did in the first round. Go watch your last place Blue Jays

I do like the blue jays. They were the team that beat the high-flying Phils last game.

I'm a Florida Panthers fan. The bruins are pretty familiar with the panthers.

 

[Ghost of Murph]

16 turnovers and 3 takeaways this playoffs
Mental mistakes costing multiple goals
Only 4 hits in current series
-5 in last 5 games
Zero goals in last 27 playoff games, 1 in past 44

Horrific numbers for a 1 d-man making $9+ mil per. For Boston to have any chance this series McAvoy cannot continue to be one of the worst players on the ice. Joke player in recent post seasons considering that some claim he's Norris caliber.

 

[Idiot Stick]

16 turnovers and 3 takeaways this playoffs
Mental mistakes costing multiple goals
Only 4 hits in current series
-5 in last 5 games
Zero goals in last 27 playoff games, 1 in past 44

Horrific numbers for a 1 d-man making $9+ mil per. For Boston to have any chance this series McAvoy cannot continue to be one of the worst players on the ice. Joke player in recent post seasons considering that some claim he's Norris caliber.

pretty funny weve had back to back games of top Dmen just completely costing the game for the respective team

Wonder if were blessed tomorrow with both doing it at once

 

[Beezeral]

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St Laurent doesn't look happy about having his picture taken. At least Rooney is the backup and hopefully not needed.

where are you seeing this because this is Panthers' fans worst nightmare.

 

[Hockeyholic]

There would be some cruel irony if Boston was called for too many men tonight.

I expect Florida to win three of the next four. They were probably rusty headed into game 1

 

[Chaos2k7]

It's over. You know it. I know it. Carolina definitely knows it.

Up that copium. In the meantime, as per my original post, I shall quite enjoy tonight's Boston Florida WWE event

Desperate for validation huh?

Yes, we see you also have a team in these playoffs, congrats.

 

[Ladyfan]

Not likely. Tkachuk cannot throw a single shoulder to shoulder hit. Has to charge into reverse hits and nothing else. Crosschecking a defenseman after a goal scored? Running away from Coyle? Fighting Pastrnak, but only landing punches when Pastrnak on the ice? Pathetic look.

The defenseman taunting Marchand after a goal in a blowout game 2?

The Florida defensemen have some size but the forwards are soft and fake tough aside from the Barkov/Reinhart types who play their game.

A pair of frightened officials are what led to the chaos of the ending by tossing the Bruins size and enabling Tkachuk.

Florida dominated the play 2nd period on in decisive fashion and still comes away looking rather pathetic.

Tkachuk better keep his head up tonight.

 

[Chaos2k7]

Tkachuk better keep his head up tonight.

I don't think that type of game favors the Bruins, but we will see

 

[PB37]

Hey Pasta, can you ask Montgomery if you're allowed to come out and play again? Can't believe he had to ask for permission to fight.

Not a shock to see that a Panther fan doesn't understand the nuance of hockey. Top players usually have to get the green light from the coach to drop the gloves unless it's spur of the moment.

 

[pantherbot]

Not a shock to see that a Panther fan doesn't understand the nuance of hockey. Top players usually have to get the green light from the coach to drop the gloves unless it's spur of the moment.

Pretty sure Tkachuk didn't have to ask daddy to dance

 

[PB37]

Pretty sure Tkachuk didn't have to ask daddy to dance

I can 100 percent guarantee you that he does and there's been times Maurice has told him no or not yet.

 

[Ratsreign]

Not a shock to see that a Panther fan doesn't understand the nuance of hockey. Top players usually have to get the green light from the coach to drop the gloves unless it's spur of the moment.

Lollol, what is the reason that so many Bruins fans lack understanding of the nuances of hockey? It’s been on full display from several here.

 

[DelZottoHitTheNetJK]

Desperate for validation huh?

Yes, we see you also have a team in these playoffs, congrats.

I'm desperate to see Boston and Florida kill each other for 6+ games while the Rangers rest up. That's about it.

 

[Beezeral]

Tkachuk better keep his head up tonight.

Please spend the night chasing Chucky around. Just free up space for Lundell and Verhaeghe

 

[b in vancouver]

I expect a 7-2 Bruins win tonight... just to further confuse fans and pundits about this series.

 

[Chaos2k7]

I'm desperate to see Boston and Florida kill each other for 6+ games while the Rangers rest up. That's about it.

Hope you enjoy watching a real series.

 

[Chaos2k7]

Not a shock to see that a Panther fan doesn't understand the nuance of hockey. Top players usually have to get the green light from the coach to drop the gloves unless it's spur of the moment.

Be better than this.

 

[Howboutthempanthers]

I don't care about any of this extracurricular. The Panthers need to focus on getting their game at the level to where it needs to be, if they want to go all the way. That's the actual hockey that needs to be played.

 

[Over the volcano]

Pretty sure Tkachuk didn't have to ask daddy to dance

Agree completely - he'd never ask Marchand.

 

[Beezeral]

Agree completely - he'd never ask Marchand.

such an odd comment considering what happened last year

 

[Over the volcano]

such an odd comment considering what happened last year

Totally - I don't know why Pantherbot even thought it was even a possibility

 

[Dr Quincy]

Nothing would make winning easier for the Panthers than their opponents having a full line ejected on the first shift.

Also, I thought everybody knew by now that the Panthers are at their best when games turn physical and spiral out of control.

The idea that the priority is on "sending a message" and not getting the puck out of their own end, seems a bit misguided to me.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

I don't think that type of game favors the Bruins, but we will see

We saw with Vegas it hardly favors Florida.

 

[pantherbot]

We saw with Vegas it hardly favors Florida.

We saw with Boston it definitely favors Florida... Oh wait we're talking about this year? Yeah same answer.