thats why only looking at scoresheets is only part of the story.
Post-Game Talk: GAME 4 - Last Bruins team to start 4-0-0 was in 1990-91
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thats why only looking at scoresheets is only part of the story.
A former Kings teammate was chirping, so Derek Forbort returned fire on the ice to lift the Bruins - The Boston Globe
The undefeated Bruins (4-0-0) will return to action Sunday night in Anaheim.
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LOS ANGELES — Derek Forbort hopped on the ice for pregame warmups Saturday night at the Crypto.comArena and immediately he started hearing a familiar voice yapping at him.
The big Bruins defenseman was making a return to the place he called his NHL home for the first five years of his career, and he had a frenemy waiting for him.
Former Kings teammate — and fellow defenseman — Drew Doughty was letting Forbort have it.
“He was chirping me for wearing my helmet during warmups,” Forbort said with a laugh moments after he collected a pair of assists in Boston’s 4-2 win over the Kings.
A Kings first-round draft pick in 2010, Forbort helped direct a nice Hollywood sequel for himself with his defense, penalty killing, and a surprise shot of offense.
“Forbes? Oh man, he loves LA, obviously,” said Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman. “So, it’s awesome for him. I mean he’s a guy that works hard every day as well and a guy that comes up big in big times and he is not only getting some points, but he’s obviously a shutdown D-man in front of me.”
“I don’t really care about points, but anytime you get ‘em, it’s nice,” Forbort. “It’s fun to come back.”
“Now you’re starting to see a player that’s the player that we saw last year,” said coach Jim Montgomery. “He’s really assertive defensively, blocking shots, getting pucks out on the penalty kill, and he’s getting more assertive offensively again too. He’s sliding, he’s getting more comfortable. He’s getting in a good rhythm offensively.”
I can’t wait till Black Friday.
I need to know by American Thanksgiving.
The one thing that really stands out to me this year is they don't get pushed around or physically outmatched. LA is a big team and after last nights game I have a lot more confidence in this roster. The next big test will be against a fast/skilled team (NJ, TOR etc)
Lucic might have a bone bruise and may not be able to play.
#74 goes back in, keep 63-18-88 together for the year. They are capable of carrying the offense.
The G and team D insure they are still a bubble team but not better until they can get a #1C. Lindholm looks like the only #1C available and he isn't in the class of the top 20% from last year but is still a legit 1C. Sweeney may be forced to move #74 for him if he wants to get a top 3 divisional slot.
I wouldn't go that far. Crosby would have driven to the net because he was way stronger than #51 at the same age.
BigGoalBrad
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How is this a bubble team no one has goaltending near ours. D is top 5 as good as anyone. We might have the leagues leading goal scorer. Lost some complimentary scoring yes.
Looking around the league all I see is teams that are overrated the bad young ones are still bad. New Jersey has a ton of skill fun team but go check their roster half of the guys who dress for them are washed up Bruins rejects. (I consider Brandon Smith one even if he never played for us lol.)
2-3 matchup at worst which could be a better spot than 1 seed.
They won the goaltending duel pretty decisively and because of that, the game.
I would run with 63-18-88 until they prove they aren't effective. I would say they should be able to carry the O as a legit #1 line.
Its all going to comedown to if 51/13 can give them enough center ice
play to dent the net and give them secondary scoring.
They still have a huge hole at center, that's why IMO they are still a bubble team.
The schedule has been perfect for them with 3 DNQ's and just the Kings as a PO team
and 2 more DNQ's to follow.
They aren't going to be able to rope-a-dope their way thru a season like they did tonight. Swayman and quite a bit of puck luck went their way.
Put either of these two goalies on Kings and I would call them a legit cup contender
The don godfather
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Yes and I'm pissed. It's ok lots of games left.
A good start makes it easier to make it in top 3. Playing weak opponents is helping huge.
Just watched the game, 63-18-88, will play a lot together. All the kids looked great, Poitras is making a strong case to stay. Goaltending, defense & PK...superb. Forbort is so good on the PK. Carlo playing great. Get 14 points in the first 10 games & take it from there. Hopefully get 5 on 5 goals from 2nd line. Go Bruins !
The points will come. He’s playing well with and without the puck, has responded well after every mistake he’s made, and has had an impact on every game. Definitely has not gone unnoticed.
Bruinfanatic
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Puck hit Lucic so it wasn’t his pointThey don't want him to start racking up points and beating out the new golden boy of the nhl.
Sure, but if 63-18-88 can be an effective first line you have a de facto #1 centre, who is effective defensively anyway, if not a de jure one.
Gotta love this from a fan's view; hockey every other day with normal start times (for us EC folks)
Blowfish
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Dude returned early from injury for the playoffs...he wasn't his best. He was dominant regular season leading up to the injury. It's fantastic to see him back to his old self.A former Kings teammate was chirping, so Derek Forbort returned fire on the ice to lift the Bruins - The Boston Globe
The undefeated Bruins (4-0-0) will return to action Sunday night in Anaheim.
LOS ANGELES — Derek Forbort hopped on the ice for pregame warmups Saturday night at the Crypto.comArena and immediately he started hearing a familiar voice yapping at him.
The big Bruins defenseman was making a return to the place he called his NHL home for the first five years of his career, and he had a frenemy waiting for him.
Former Kings teammate — and fellow defenseman — Drew Doughty was letting Forbort have it.
“He was chirping me for wearing my helmet during warmups,” Forbort said with a laugh moments after he collected a pair of assists in Boston’s 4-2 win over the Kings.
A Kings first-round draft pick in 2010, Forbort helped direct a nice Hollywood sequel for himself with his defense, penalty killing, and a surprise shot of offense.
“Forbes? Oh man, he loves LA, obviously,” said Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman. “So, it’s awesome for him. I mean he’s a guy that works hard every day as well and a guy that comes up big in big times and he is not only getting some points, but he’s obviously a shutdown D-man in front of me.”
“I don’t really care about points, but anytime you get ‘em, it’s nice,” Forbort. “It’s fun to come back.”
“Now you’re starting to see a player that’s the player that we saw last year,” said coach Jim Montgomery. “He’s really assertive defensively, blocking shots, getting pucks out on the penalty kill, and he’s getting more assertive offensively again too. He’s sliding, he’s getting more comfortable. He’s getting in a good rhythm offensively.”
How was Mitchell? I really didn't notice him?
Jorah Marshmont
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You gotta stay calm as a cucumber, the points will come. He’s building good habits and confidence
RI.B FAN
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Naysayers and negative predicters are very quiet this morning
This. Same could have been said last year. Boston is the best in the league.... and with two very good keeper, everything can happen. I feel good AGAIN this year with this group.
Bruinfanatic
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Come on who really thought Swayman was a waste of money ,many thought they may need to move a goalie to free up some cap space .
I am all in for the President Cup. Being the best out of 82 games has some value to me.
Lucic has more impact on the team than some folks think. He would have been huge last year and will stample this team by giving 1 more inche to everyone. I also like Boston 2023/2024 roster size. We have the size top play tough and PO hockey. I am optimistic!!!
