Post-Game Talk: ECSF GAME 4 - The officials throw The Bear off the cliff - Sunrise 3 BRUINS 2 - Panthers lead series 3-1

[Aussie Bruin]

They're not exhausted. They played like this much of the Toronto series. They just play uninspired hockey.

It can be both. And they were clearly fatigued in the back half of the Toronto series too. The physical malaise set in early. The mental aspects and the general character of the team and the way they go about things sit on top of that, for sure, and are arguably more important. But the fitness and condition of the players is absolutely a factor too, IMO.

 

[22Brad Park]

Like to see Oilers Panthers in Finals and Bennett do it to McDavid and let NHL suck on the backlash that would come with that

 

[McGarnagle]

I still have a horrible rage headache an hour and a half later.

I hate this f***ing sport, it's affecting my health. I might be better off just retiring from being a hockey fan after the season.

 

[BTO]

Just read the rule. It’s a no-goal according to the rule. Has nothing to do with not being able to play his position. If an opposing player pushes a defender into his own goalie then it’s a penalty and if a goal is scored it’s no-goal. Full stop

 

[Sigh]

I don't care if it was or wasn't goalie interference. I'm more pissed off it was Bennett.

I half expected Scott Walker to come out, hand him a belt and flex to the crowd.

 

[bruinmann77]

bruins only 2 sots pathetic in that 3rd though

 

[TD Charlie]

Florida is a dirty team. To beat Florida, the Bruins will have to beat them up. Is Montgomery the coach for that?

No. He’s not. I don’t even think Florida is a dirty team. They play hard and on the line. Boston does neither

 

[sarge88]

Remember when people here were saying "go after Bennett" when he was rumored to be available?!? Then Ryan O'Reilly IIRC last

Careful….you don’t want to overpay for guys who can score goals.

You only do that with plugs/JAGS.

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

Like to see Oilers Panthers in Finals and Bennett do it to McDavid and let NHL suck on the backlash that would come with that

That’s would be pretty funny in the sense of it biting the league in the ass, unfortunate it’s at McDavid expense

 

[NeelyOrr]

The rule on goalie interference in the Coyle situation comes down to this in the wording of the rule. Did the push “cause” Coyle to interfere with Swayman? They are essentially ruling the push “did not cause” Coyle to interfere with Swayman. It’s obvious Coyle and Sway get tangled up, and Coyle interfered Sway ability to play. It’s like the refs are placing the blame for the interference on Coyle, at least partially, at that he partially “caused” the interference. It’s like were Sway and Coyle going to collide at some point on that play even if not pushed? Bennet seems to push Coyle to get access to the puck. But does he push Coyle and “cause” goaltender interference? I don’t know. So much wiggle room in the wording of the rule.

Btw, if the f'ingref had called that goalie interference, it would have been Coyle's biggest highlight in these PO's.

 

[KillerMillerTime]

Yup the refs suck and they helped screw us over, but that's hockey and complaining about it we sound like Vancouver sounded when we beat them for the cup. The Big Bad Panthers are just really good at what they do and have more talent.

They are coached to be dirty (think back to when Maurice coached Winnipeg, they were dirty too, it's what he teaches) but they are smart dirty and they are in the Bruins heads as a result.

If we had more offensive talent the good effort to start this game was there and maybe we'd have buried them but alas we do not have that talent and we can't really play at that speed for 3 full periods. We just aren't that good.

A lot of guys worked hard tonight though. They didn't quit, and you have to admire that. Oh, and they beat the Leafs.

Go after Stephenson as he has grit and can skate. Don't want Lindholm as price he will want.

 

[BTO]

Except Heinen Coyle Frederic was our best line.

Which is the problem.

 

[GloveSave1]

Florida is a dirty team. To beat Florida, the Bruins will have to beat them up. Is Montgomery the coach for that?

Nahh, NYR are just a better team. That will be that. They don’t need to be dirty.

The league wants that series. They don’t want a 15 shot offense and a hot goalie sticking around.

 

[Gordoff]

Donny found sway McAvoy lohrei and carlo. That trio can keep this team in playoffs for years. Those are foundational pieces.

Blind squirrel finds nuts. Most GMs find a few decent players but putting together a SC winning team is much more difficult and a huge job. HE's keeping them competing during the season and getting people to pay up for the privilege of watching the dog & pony show.

 

[bme44]

The Bruins could come back in this series. Win three games in a row. Use that momentum to carry them to a Cup.

I don’t care. I’m not watching another game this playoffs. I will decide on next season later. Meantime I’ll still check in here because I love you guys. But I’m done with the NHL for a bit.

The sad part of this is that until enough fans think like this . The NHL will continue to cater to small market teams at the expense of the integrity of the league

 

[TP70BruinsCup]

Here is why Monty and the FO won’t say squat. The dictator that runs the NHL won’t let anyone speak about about his magical league which is simply pathetic.

 

[RoccoF14]

My last post got deleted so I’ll tone it down this time….

We are down 3-1 and fighting for our lives Tuesday. Ya’ll decide whether you want to feel sorry for yourselves or get behind these boys for Game 5. We ain’t dead, until we’re dead. Yeah we got done dirty by the officiating, but the past is the past. Win f***ing Game 5, and stay alive. That’s all that really matters at this point. I ain’t got time for feeling sorry for myself.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

I still have a horrible rage headache an hour and a half later.

I hate this f***ing sport, it's affecting my health. I might be better off just retiring from being a hockey fan after the season.

I agree.

Being a fan is supposed to be enjoyable, not a health risk.

 

[chizzler]

They could’ve made it 3 or 4 -0 f they score on their breakaways. Oh well. Not sure I’ll watch the next game. Their too soft for my liking. Constantly let up when they can light some guys up.

 

[22Brad Park]

Fk is this

 

[TD Charlie]

Here is why Monty and the FO won’t say squat. The dictator that runs the NHL won’t let anyone speak about about his magical league which is simply pathetic.

Monty is gone anyway. Go nuclear. Earn back an ounce of respect

 

[NeelyOrr]

Before the season started very few predicted this talent-challenged team would even make the PO's, much less round 2 of the PO's.

 

[Gordoff]

Why?

He's a twerp, that's why. Well, at least he got his family some discounted merchandise at the Pro Shop before he's jettisoned.

 

[gerrycheeversmask]

Jim Montgomery is the Mitch Marner of NHL head coaches.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Monty is gone anyway. Go nuclear. Earn back an ounce of respect

I really doubt it.