Post-Game Talk: EDF Game 2 - Islanders tie up the series in OT - Game 3 Thursday in Uniondale

[Fenway]

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[rocketdan9]

If there’s one thing Boston’s D need to do better it’s relying more on the old Pat Burns breakout.

High off the glass. Out of the zone. Soooooooo many pucks dying at the line being kept in the the Isles defenders.

Specifically looking at Carlo and Lauzon. If it’s icing who cares. At least it alleviates the pressure and gives guys a breather

They seem to be focused on possession hockey. No chase

Vs Capitals the chasing didnt work. It was when team started to reverse and skate with the puck... they were at their best

But I agree with you. Vs a speedy Islanders, icing it is not a bad idea

 

[Caper Bruins fan]

Bruins didn’t come to play . Didn’t go hard for 60 + minutes so didn’t deserve the win . What could have been a short series now will be a long one . So maybe we can stop with the Bruins are the better team , Bruins in 5 , book it , bullshit . Play like this and they will lose the series .

 

[rocketdan9]

Bruins didn’t come to play . Didn’t go hard for 60 + minutes so didn’t deserve the win . What could have been a short series now will be a long one . So maybe we can stop with the Bruins are the better team , Bruins in 5 , book it , bullshit . Play like this and they will lose the series .

No Smith hurts also

Debrusk played ok

But he is no Smith. 2nd line doesnt look the same

 

[BTO]

Just in....

It was a LONG day and I will read through the GD tomorrow.

I have to get up at 5:30 so I will try and sleep.

Last game was way more fun.

You'll miss the 3rd period comeback in the thread - boards crashed after the laffs lost.

 

[devilbruin]

DeBrusk has lost that fearless streak. He's only going to be, at best, an OK player without it.

His game 7 goal against the Leafs in 2018 is, apparently, some other player at this point. I still marvel at how gutsy he played then compared to now.

I just went and watched this again, completely agree. Skated so hard and fast. Totally different player now, which is a shame.

 

[Maine Fan]

You had your chance to go quietly, Islanders. See you f*ckers Thursday.

You make sure Finnigan, I like your dog's looks and name, I am a dog lover, have been for many years, is up and ready for game 3. We need the mojo he brought to the Bruins in game 1. Enjoy him

 

[BTO]

Bruins didn’t come to play . Didn’t go hard for 60 + minutes so didn’t deserve the win . What could have been a short series now will be a long one . So maybe we can stop with the Bruins are the better team , Bruins in 5 , book it , bullshit . Play like this and they will lose the series .

Agreed. Being better means nothing. It's playing better that counts. And I think they can. Better than that 2nd-period fiasco anyway. They'd better.

 

[trenton1]

We don’t block point shots which makes every one a hold your breath moment. Compounds the situation.

Giving the Isles credit, I’ve rarely seen a team as good at puck battles and keeping the puck in the zone. They pick pucks out of the air and it seems like they have 3 guys in the blue line.

The hemming in must be directly addressed. It’s been clear for years that Butch hates icings, but they might need to rethink Emergency situations. They can’t finesse it by the Isles in our own zone...it spirals out of control.

All true. But the Bruins won't want to risk their possession game to this. Bruins just need to stay out of the box and keep playing their own game. They can weather the ES Isles who are lots of sizzle and no steak. The Isles had two extended zone chances (one PP) because of broken sticks on Bruins defenders. The odds are that that kind of luck will run out for the Islanders as it did in the middle of last year's playoffs when they went limp because they lack skill.

The Carlo call was bullshit but Pasta should have been smarter. The Reilly penalty was bad luck.

The Islanders are too good to be swept. They work too hard. But the Bruins should win in the end. If the Bruins stay healthy and stay the course they can move on.

 

[rocketdan9]

All true. But the Bruins won't want to risk their possession game to this. Bruins just need to stay out of the box and keep playing their own game. They can weather the ES Isles who are lots of sizzle and no steak. The Isles had two extended zone chances (one PP) because of broken sticks on Bruins defenders. The odds are that that kind of luck will run out for the Islanders as it did in last in the middle of last year's playoffs went they went limp because they lack skill.

The Carlo call was bullshit but Pasta should have been smarter. The Reilly penalty was bad luck.

The Islanders are too good to be swept. They work too hard. But the Bruins should win in the end. If the Bruins stay healthy and stay the course they can move on.

Carlo etc must walk away from Komarov

That guy is bs. Thats all he tries to do

Push guys out of the crease and skate away

Ritchie also. Cant get baited by Mayfield

 

[GloveSave1]

All true. But the Bruins won't want to risk their possession game to this. Bruins just need to stay out of the box and keep playing their own game. They can weather the ES Isles who are lots of sizzle and no steak. The Isles had two extended zone chances (one PP) because of broken sticks on Bruins defenders. The odds are that that kind of luck will run out for the Islanders as it did in last in the middle of last year's playoffs when they went limp because they lack skill.

The Carlo call was bullshit but Pasta should have been smarter. The Reilly penalty was bad luck.

The Islanders are too good to be swept. They work too hard. But the Bruins should win in the end. If the Bruins stay healthy and stay the course they can move on.

Yup. It could really be...well...I’m not gonna say it. Just keep fighting and getting quality opportunities on Varlomov.

 

[Aussie Bruin]

The main thing I didn't like about this game was the fact that after making a huge comeback and stealing the momentum the team came out and completely laid an egg and overtime. While they did have a few good chances the islanders dominated most of the play. That is concerning.

OT in playoffs is usually a re-set. As it was, I thought this OT was about 50/50. Both teams had some solid zone time, both created some great chances. Unfortunately there was one mistake and the Isles cashed in. It happens. Not too concerned by that. The long stretch in the middle of the game was where the Bruins dug themselves a hole with some very poor, sloppy play. That was the worrying part for me. The Islanders pressed hard and our guys didn't cope with that very well. That will give them hope they can do it again. Teams are going to have their moments on top and that's normal, but the Bs need to respond better and be smarter and more composed when the momentum is against them.

 

[Maine Fan]

No .. its reality

Can lose focus if puck stay in zone too long

Islanders worked him out today. Also rest of D core

He went it alone tonight without much help at times and with the Bruins making mistakes in front of him. He was under lots of pressure tonight at times. More than normal. He kept the Bruins in that game giving them the time to tie it in the third after the Bruins were on a skate walk after Coyle's score. That was a dumb pass at the blue line from Lauzon, who makes too many mistakes, but untimely because it set up a one on one. Just my opinion.

 

[OV]

Hell Neely on one leg would do better than Jake on two

I'll bet being in the booth with Neely tonight would not have been a safe place...especially
if there were any loose objects lying around he could get his hands on and throw.

 

[smithformeragent]

F***.

 

[trenton1]

They seem to be focused on possession hockey. No chase

Vs Capitals the chasing didnt work. It was when team started to reverse and skate with the puck... they were at their best

But I agree with you. Vs a speedy Islanders, icing it is not a bad idea

I wouldn't mind it, either, but the Islanders are better than the average foe on draws. That usual wide advantage isn't there right now.

 

[RussellmaniaKW]

Carlo etc must walk away from Komarov

That guy is bs. Thats all he tries to do

Push guys out of the crease and skate away

Ritchie also. Cant get baited by Mayfield

exactly. these guys are clowns. they're not dangerous like the Caps. they are total paper tough guys. you have nothing to gain by trying to send a message or whatever. don't even give them the time of day.

 

[stungun54]

someone tell Bruce we lost mostly because or TOI leader Reilly sucks it, not because of Tuukka. that Carlo Reilly pairing sucks. Reilly sucks could of shot the puck a dozen times and put it on net
but took behind the net instead. cant play physical and is a turnover machine. hope an islander lights him up so we dont have to see his piss poor play anymore. Clifton is twice the player he is.

 

[Aussie Bruin]

No Smith hurts also

Debrusk played ok

But he is no Smith. 2nd line doesnt look the same

The problem for DeBrusk IMO is he's been set up to fail by Sweeney. You take a guy who's already having a rough year then expect him to continually play on his off-wing despite the ample evidence that he finds it difficult and is really uncomfortable carrying and playing the puck on the right. Some guys can play both sides more or less equally. Jake is not one of them. It's bad player management and it's hurting team performance.

 

[stungun54]

Carlo also has to play better than he did tonight. He was brutal out there.

his partner Reilly is a joke but Carlo was useless tonight too.

 

[The don godfather]

Extra day helps huge. Bruins will be better.

 

[Lobster57]

someone tell Bruce we lost mostly because or TOI leader Reilly sucks it, not because of Tuukka. that Carlo Reilly pairing sucks. Reilly sucks could of shot the puck a dozen times and put it on net
but took behind the net instead. cant play physical and is a turnover machine. hope an islander lights him up so we dont have to see his piss poor play anymore. Clifton is twice the player he is.

did you not only wish for a player to get injured, but one on your own team?

classy. and brilliant.

 

[rocketdan9]

his partner Reilly is a joke but Carlo was useless tonight too.

How is Reilly a joke?

He is a good offensive D

Could really use a goal though

 

[McGarnagle]

Reilly is just a non-scumbag version of Joe Corvo. And that's fine. But Carlo needs to stop playing hot potato with the puck. He's not a rookie, he's had long playoff runs before but this series he's looked like he's playing his first game and crapping himself every time the other team forechecks.

 

[trenton1]

I don't see a major issue with Reilly. I just wish he was acquired in addition to a bonafide #2 like Mattias Ekholm. The damned expansion draft messed up a Cup window for several teams, and the Bruins are one of them.