Post-Game Talk: GAME 6 - 6-0-0 - BRUINS 3 Chicago 0

[NeelyOrr]

Weird game. Kinda dull until Chicago scored their disallowed goal.
Then we woke up.
The 3rd and 4th lines were impressive.
Marchy...wow is he skating good. Haven't seen that type of speed for a few years already.

Bumping Poitras to the first line was deserved. Perhaps it'll open Zacha's eyes a bit.
But maybe it'll open up the NHLs media eyes a bit as well, there's more out there than just Connor Bedard.

In fairness, I thought Sean gave Poitras some props.

 

[Glove Malfunction]

I'm trying to find out Poitras vs. Bedards Faceoff %s.
I'm not sure but I believe it's MP 45.7 and CB 35.1? Is that correct?

That was correct (or pretty close) before tonight's game

 

[bobbyorr04]

I know it didn't count but that was a beautiful shot by Bedard. He's talented.

He has a super quick release with accuracy

I was fortunate to see many of Bedard's goals for the Regina Pats (our local team), and he has scored some beauties

..but he's in the NHL now and they won't come as easy

 

[Mione134]

I'm trying to find out Poitras vs. Bedards Faceoff %s.
I'm not sure but I believe it's MP 45.7 and CB 35.1? Is that correct?

Nhl Edge has a great chart.

They deprived us of this adorableness!

STRAIGHT TO JAIL, ESPN.


Waddle hugs!

 

[Gordoff]

In fairness, I thought Sean gave Poitras some props.

I must've sneezed or blinked and missed it lol.

He has a super quick release with accuracy

I was fortunate to see many of Bedard's goals for the Regina Pats (our local team), and he has scored some beauties

..but he's in the NHL now and they won't come as easy

Not with that team around him. It's going to take a couple years to build them up.

 

[NeelyOrr]

Offensively this team hasn't looked as dangerous as they did for long stretches last season. However on defense and in net, this is the best team in the league right now.

Best team in the league? I hope that becomes a fact down the road, but, in all seriousness, the BRUINS have had arguably the easiest opening schedule of any team in the NHL.

 

[ap3lovr]

Best team in the league? I hope that becomes a fact down the road, but, in all seriousness, the BRUINS have had arguably the easiest opening schedule of any team in the NHL.

Best team on defense and in net in the league. Offense is going to struggle when the injury bug hits.

 

[NeelyOrr]

Best team on defense and in net in the league. Offense is going to struggle when the injury bug hits.

Definitely the best goaltending tandem in the NHL. Just as they were the best last season.

 

[Gordoff]

Nhl Edge has a great chart.


They deprived us of this adorableness!

STRAIGHT TO JAIL, ESPN.


Waddle hugs!

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Thanks, I'm sure faceoff% is there but I couldn't find it.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

Best team in the league? I hope that becomes a fact down the road, but, in all seriousness, the BRUINS have had arguably the easiest opening schedule of any team in the NHL.

Haven't played an eastern conference team yet, and still won't next game against the Ducks.

 

[NeelyOrr]

Best team in the league? I hope that becomes a fact down the road, but, in all seriousness, the BRUINS have had arguably the easiest opening schedule of any team in the NHL.

OTOH, the Blackhawks have had arguably the toughest opening schedule of any team in the NHL.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Haven't played an eastern conference team yet, and still won't next game against the Ducks.

Why not?

 

[bobbyorr04]

6-0-0, matching the record set by the 1937-38 Boston team.


Not too shabby!

The 37-38 Bruins finished 1st in NHL American Division with a 30-11-7 regular season record with 67 points...(but lost in the semi-finals)

..so not much has changed

 

[Olden McGroin]

 

[KillerMillerTime]

OTOH, the Blackhawks have had arguably the toughest opening schedule of any team in the NHL.

The Hawks and Anaheim are improved, though Anaheim is further along.

 

[NeelyOrr]

The 37-38 Bruins finished 1st in NHL American Division with a 30-11-7 regular season record with 67 points...(but lost in the semi-finals)

..so not much has changed

The PO's seem to screw up everything.

 

[NeelyOrr]

He has a super quick release with accuracy

I was fortunate to see many of Bedard's goals for the Regina Pats (our local team), and he has scored some beauties

..but he's in the NHL now and they won't come as easy

In fairness to Bedard, he's only played against some of the best teams in the NHL so far.

 

[Fenway]

I'm trying to find out Poitras vs. Bedards Faceoff %s.
I'm not sure but I believe it's MP 45.7 and CB 35.1? Is that correct?

@Gordoff

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[bobbyorr04]

Beautiful goal with blazing speed while keeping his head up

 

[22Brad Park]

Best team in the league? I hope that becomes a fact down the road, but, in all seriousness, the BRUINS have had arguably the easiest opening schedule of any team in the NHL.

That's fair but they showed vs LA they can get it done vs decent teams

 

[NeelyOrr]

That's fair but they showed vs LA they can get it done vs decent teams

That was an impressive west coast win.

 

[The don godfather]

poitras shields the puck very well his instincts are of the charts .

 

[Tbaybruin]

Random thoughts:

- Bit of fatigue evident but enough guys stood up to get the job done, even when key players like Marchand, Pasta and Lindholm weren’t very good. That’s what you need. Can’t be the same folks carrying the team each night, spread it around.

- Even excluding the goal with the nice finish, everything about Poitras screams ‘top 6’. The way he reads the play, can slow things down, wants the puck on his stick, it’s all high IQ stuff. He doesn’t have the sheer natural physical ability of a Bedard, but his composure and the rapid way he processes the game will take him far.

- JVR is a very smart add by Sweeney. Another guy who reads the play well and just knows where to put himself to make an impact. The Bruins have been lacking around the net for so long, and having someone who’s very effective there is a huge plus.

- There are very few D pairs better at tilting the ice in the regular season than Gryz and McAvoy. Another clinic in that here.

- The 4th line perhaps didn’t really look like actually scoring, but they outshot the Blackhawks 8-1 when they were on the ice and had a 73% CF. That’s very good going for a 4th line. Getting the job done.

- Glad the early news is that Lauko is ok.

If Poitras was a top 10 pick I think people would be calling him a potential high end #1 C. Sure looks like that could happen.

 

[Colt.45Orr]

Wouldn't it be a hoot if Poitras beats out Bedard for the Calder?

Kid is impressive. Where'd that speed come from.

In fairness, even I would look fast in a footrace w 37 year old Perry.

 

[bobbyorr04]

Nhl Edge has a great chart.


They deprived us of this adorableness!

STRAIGHT TO JAIL, ESPN.


Waddle hugs!

Well, they had to join the Vegas/Flyers game already in progress