Post-Game Talk: GAME 28 - The B's entered the Winner's Circle at Belmont Park - BRUINS 5 Fishsticks 4 F/SO

[JOKER 192]

Anyone who understands the most basic things about hockey should understand that goaltending is strength . It is the Bruins strength. Let's embrace it.

That Pasta OT goal was awesome. Something few players could pull off. Don't know why he doesn't resort to it more often.

Ullmark came through big time. totally the key difference maker tonight. Turned a 3-0 game into a 2-1 game with one spectacular save.

Geekie has been nothing short of awesome since he's been given a shot. I would ride that pony , see where he's heading.

19 points in 27 games for JVR. Time to own up all you haters. # speed kills


All of this without our 1C and 1 D , let's raise a glass. losing to any team is understandable in those circumstances.

Probably Lohrie's best game as Bruin. Besides producing the game tying goal , forcing the OT , He played some awesome D too.

Coyle quietly flying under the radar.

Shatty a -2 despie scoring 2 points !! ............. Yes, I know.


Isn't it time for Lauko to sit a game out. Meanwhile coach is sitting Poitras.


Road win against a surging team, I'll take that every time.

Worterspoon , way more reliable than we were expecting , No?

 

[BMC]

I rewatched it at least 10 times. Maybe the most confident goal I’ve seen in my life.

Pasta knew it was going in the second the puck left his stick. So did Sorokin who just waved his stick at the puck as it went past him

 

[Gordoff]

It was purportedly a scheduled day off, and Boqvist was inserted at forward. I imagine Poitras is in tomorrow.

Thanks. I'm okay with that because of the B2B games.

 

[Alan Ryan]

An unexpected win given the early flow of the game favoring the islanders. Special team play, a never give up attitude and excellent goaltending carried the day.

But poor 5 on 5 play is not a recipe for long term success. The B's need McAvoy, Zacha and Forbort back to steady the ship, plus key roster improvements. There have a some trades recently so perhaps GM Sweeney can make something happen.

 

[caz16]

I missed the third period, was asleep before it started. I was glad to wake through the night to take a peek and see they won, in a shootout to boot! On to the second half of a Merry New York Christmas. Gutsy win!

 

[lopey]

Both debrusk and freddy keep disappearing. They both need to sit a game. Debrusk will likely whine and want out again.

 

[chizzler]

Both debrusk and freddy keep disappearing. They both need to sit a game. Debrusk will likely whine and want out again.

I would trade him before sitting him. He’s not playing bad and sulking. He does contribute, but isn’t getting any favors with the puck.

 

[SwayHeyKid]

Fantastic win. !st star Linus, 2nd star power play, 3rd star Pasta. Gutsy performance, these are the types of wins that pay dividends in spades down the road.

 

[aguineapig72]

The Pro Scout who was "pounding the table" to sign Geekie is pounding it again and saying "I told you so"! Say what you will about Shattenkirk's play in the D zone, but in the O zone and on the PP he gets the point. Linus gave up four but saved oh so many more.

Pasta to the Ref before the shootout winner.

" You thought you saw an imaginary trip, here watch this I'll shoot from the hip"

 

[smithformeragent]

 

[Ladyfan]

Wow, this sure went off topic. I almost prefer it when they lose.

We've seen the B's snatch defeat from the jaws of victory recently; this felt the opposite, which was nice for a change.

The PK misses Forbort, but when your goalie is your best penalty killer, you can withstand.

The depth players make mistakes, and aren't winning games right now; but they aren't costing games, either. So eat minutes, give others a rest, and hopefully at some point they contribute some offense.

Mike Reilly has seemingly found a home with the Islanders. He's playing important minutes and likely stays in the lineup when the Isles' top two D return.

They need to take all of this garbage to some OT thread.

Forbort is missed for sure...Charlie Mac too.

 

[shelbysdad]

Hes one solid physical specimen for sure woah what a split!

I did a split like that last winter....in my driveway....slipped on the ice.....couldn't walk for weeks

 

[bme44]

Safe to say we don't even come close in that game without Ullmark.

Geekie has really seized the moment but otherwise not overly impressed with the team as a whole.

Heinen is more valuable to this team right now than DeBrusk. Imagine how you'd have been laughed at if you predicted that in the off season.

Going to have to be MUCH better to beat the Rangers.

Heinen has been more valuable than most Bruins since signing. He is playing solid hockey and using his body to contribute . You do not have to be driving players through the glass. To be playing physically but simply be willing to make the physical plays required to win puck battles. Several players in the Bruin line could learn a lot from watching how Heinen is playing.

 

[Ladyfan]

Heinen has been more valuable than most Bruins since signing. He is playing solid hockey and using his body to contribute . You do not have to be driving players through the glass. To be playing physically but simply be willing to make the physical plays required to win puck battles. Several players in the Bruin line could learn a lot from watching how Heinen is playing.

I so agree.

I always liked Danton, but he is playing better than I thought he would, and it is at a time when the Bs really need players to step up.

Seems like a couple of players are in a slump. I get that, but some need to pick themselves up and get going. You can only be a passenger for so long before you are replaced.

 

[lopey]

I would trade him before sitting him. He’s not playing bad and sulking. He does contribute, but isn’t getting any favors with the puck.

I dont see a constant effort from either guy

 

[Fair Warning]

I thought Wotherspoon was a pleasant surprise tonight. Didn’t look out of place. Nothing fancy, but he logged Top 4 mins and was even on the night.

Coyle needs to get better on faceoffs. 30% from the dot ain’t gonna cut it.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

I thought Wotherspoon was a pleasant surprise tonight. Didn’t look out of place. Nothing fancy, but he logged Top 4 mins and was even on the night.

Coyle needs to get better on faceoffs. 30% from the dot ain’t gonna cut it.

I thought he tried hard but was pretty bad myself. But he’s 9D can’t expect too much more.

 

[bme44]

Both debrusk and freddy keep disappearing. They both need to sit a game. Debrusk will likely whine and want out again.

I disagree with this statement . I am certainly not saying I am not hoping for more from both DeBrusk and Freddy . I have seen areas of improvement from both of them from last year. DeBrusk has become one of there best 200' foot players this year that is not something I would of said before. Freddy defensive play has also improved IMO. Both need to show more in the offensive zone for sure. Also need to start playing more physical ,but that is something that can be said about most this line up

 

[Ladyfan]

I thought Wotherspoon was a pleasant surprise tonight. Didn’t look out of place. Nothing fancy, but he logged Top 4 mins and was even on the night.

Coyle needs to get better on faceoffs. 30% from the dot ain’t gonna cut it.

Bergy needs to give a Master class on faceoffs

 

[lopey]

I disagree with this statement . I am certainly not saying I am not hoping for more from both DeBrusk and Freddy . I have seen areas of improvement from both of them from last year. DeBrusk has become one of there best 200' foot players this year that is not something I would of said before. Freddy defensive play has also improved IMO. Both need to show more in the offensive zone for sure. Also need to start playing more physical ,but that is something that can be said about most this line up

Debrusk gets paid to score. We can get any 4th liner to play defense. Freddy does nothing imo. He skates hard but doesn’t hit anyone. Need more frrom both

I thought Wotherspoon was a pleasant surprise tonight. Didn’t look out of place. Nothing fancy, but he logged Top 4 mins and was even on the night.

Coyle needs to get better on faceoffs. 30% from the dot ain’t gonna cut it.

Yes huge reason why we get hemmed in our defensive zone. Pusck possession is huge for the systems they play

 

[Ladyfan]

Debrusk gets paid to score. We can get any 4th liner to play defense. Freddy does nothing imo. He skates hard but doesn’t hit anyone. Need more from both

I agree.

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

 

[sooshii]

 

[Orr Fourever]

Great kill to start the ot.
Ullmark simply magnificent...

 

[remer]

Geekie is finally finding himself in the spoked B. It has taken awhile but I hope he continues to play well and stays confident. JVR has been a pleasant surprise. Henein has been a great signing. Shattenkirk has been pretty bad but makes up once in a while for his errors. Wotherspoon was okay. Better than Mitchell. I would still bring up Zboril and tell him to take advantage of the situation. It might spark him or give him some trade value. Ullmark won this game for the Bruins. Unbelievable! Pasta delivered big time in the Shoot out. Marchand was cheated out of a goal. It was called a goal on the ice and the refs had no reason to review it unless it was challenged and it wasn't. The young ref was terrible and obviously a continuing issue for the NHL. Questionable decisions by Monty. Bring in Boqvist and play him for 4:47 minutes. Doesn't record anything but a -1. Back to AHL please. Bad signing. There are better options for call ups like Merkulov, Lysell or Farinacci. Also, not sure why Monty didn't call a time out with just around a minute left in the game. The boys were gassed and he was lucky it didn't back fire. Interesting to see his body language this year as it has been a bit of a more difficult road for him. He has been fortunate that players have rose to the occasion and have won games that they probably should have not. Their record is better than the team really has performed. Love the Bruins but there are a lot of holes on this squad. Goaltending has saved their bacon.