Post-Game Talk: GAME #81 B's finally get a point against an Ontario team but lose shootout.

[Riverfront]

I think if Pastranak scores on his break away chance in regulation, the outcome of the game would have been different. You have to put the puck in the net when you get a chance like that, I think that missed opportunity came back to haunt the bruins.
Just get one point vs Washington and we will meet these senators in the playoffs, the team I would want to play not Washington or the Leafs anyway.

 

[Riverfront]

Collin miller back vs Washington will be good for the bruins. Maybe we see
McCalvoy ?

 

[WhalerTurnedBruin55]

Last few minutes of the game, and overtime. Why the hell were the Bruins trying to kill the clock?

Nonchalance, apathy? I don't know. But 15 seconds left, at your own blue line and you start skating it towards Rask? Then ice it?

What the hell.

No urgency, home ice advantage on the line. That's a little disturbing.

I'm glad we are in the playoffs, and that game was more or less a throw away game... but disheartening that we gave a team we are in direct competition with a lead for home ice advantage.

Otherwise, boring game. Hope Krug is ok... Backes should have just fought Phaneuf. If they were going to lose anyways. Send a message now. Oh well, too late.

 

[ODAAT]

Last few minutes of the game, and overtime. Why the hell were the Bruins trying to kill the clock?

Nonchalance, apathy? I don't know. But 15 seconds left, at your own blue line and you start skating it towards Rask? Then ice it?

What the hell.

No urgency, home ice advantage on the line. That's a little disturbing.

I'm glad we are in the playoffs, and that game was more or less a throw away game... but disheartening that we gave a team we are in direct competition with a lead for home ice advantage.

Otherwise, boring game. Hope Krug is ok... Backes should have just fought Phaneuf. If they were going to lose anyways. Send a message now. Oh well, too late.

felt the last 40 minutes was played at half speed, the urgency and crispness I saw in the first completely disappeared

 

[WhalerTurnedBruin55]

I think if Pastranak scores on his break away chance in regulation, the outcome of the game would have been different. You have to put the puck in the net when you get a chance like that, I think that missed opportunity came back to haunt the bruins.
Just get one point vs Washington and we will meet these senators in the playoffs, the team I would want to play not Washington or the Leafs anyway.

Ottawa has 2 games left.

We gave them a direct advantage to get home ice advantage AND hurt ourselves.

Oh well. We are in the playoffs. Hope they care more about that once they are actually playing those games.

 

[ODAAT]

Ottawa has 2 games left.

We gave them a direct advantage to get home ice advantage AND hurt ourselves.

Oh well. We are in the playoffs. Hope they care more about that once they are actually playing those games.

yep and have you ever seen a 3 on 3 more boring? Guy Boucher effect

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

Do you guys see Rask starting the season finale vs. Wash tomorrow?

I do as they clinch 2nd or 3rd in the division with a win.

It's not a back-to-back and he will have 4-6 days of rest before next game. No brainer.

 

[ODAAT]

I do as they clinch 2nd or 3rd in the division with a win.

It's not a back-to-back and he will have 4-6 days of rest before next game. No brainer.

agreed, no reason not to play him and far too many to play him

 

[WhalerTurnedBruin55]

I do as they clinch 2nd or 3rd in the division with a win.

It's not a back-to-back and he will have 4-6 days of rest before next game. No brainer.

If Ottawa is the other seed in 2/3, I'd much rather play Washington. If we lose, at least the games will be more exciting...

Also, I see the Bruins better as the David beating the Goliath (Washington), than being lulled out of our mind playing the Senators.

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

If Ottawa is the other seed in 2/3, I'd much rather play Washington. If we lose, at least the games will be more exciting...

Also, I see the Bruins better as the David beating the Goliath (Washington), than being lulled out of our mind playing the Senators.

I don't care about the dull part about playing Ottawa. What I want is the Bruins to win and advance and Ottawa is the worst team in the playoffs while Washington is the favourite to win the Cup.

Easy choice to me. Give me Ottawa any day over Washington.

And for the exciting factor, you will be able to get it in round 2 and maybe beyond if they start against Ott, something that will likely not happen if they start against Wsh.

Wanting to face Wsh is pure madness. Unless you just want to Watch 4-7 games and have other things to do than Watch your team still in the playoffs in May?

 

[ODAAT]

If Ottawa is the other seed in 2/3, I'd much rather play Washington. If we lose, at least the games will be more exciting...

Also, I see the Bruins better as the David beating the Goliath (Washington), than being lulled out of our mind playing the Senators.

I don`t find it remotely exciting watching a team who can skate like the wind with speed to burn and skill on all 4 lines exposing a slow D

 

[VanIsle]

No Acciari on the ice, anyone notice anything yesterday during the game?

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

I don`t find it remotely exciting watching a team who can skate like the wind with speed to burn and skill on all 4 lines exposing a slow D

That loss yesterday and the other 3 against Ottawa have really affected our fans it seems...

Wanting to face Wsh instead of Ott? Really?

Ott is the easiest possible matchup in round 1. Give me that any day.

 

[ODAAT]

That loss yesterday and the other 3 against Ottawa have really affected our fans it seems...

Wanting to face Wsh instead of Ott? Really?

Insanity. Now, if the B`s were to win a round or whatever to face the Caps as the playoffs went deeper then THAT would be ok, because as we all know, the Caps and Sharkies are fantastic candidates for playoff disappointments

This Caps team, IMO, is a now or never team

UFA- Oshie/Winnik/Williams/Alzner and Shattenkirk

RFA- Kuznetsov, Burakovsky and Connolly, Orlov

 

[BruinsFanMike82]

Also, for the Caps, John Carlson (lower body) and Brett Connolly (illness) are out for tomorrow's game.

 

[WhalerTurnedBruin55]

I don't care about the dull part about playing Ottawa. What I want is the Bruins to win and advance and Ottawa is the worst team in the playoffs while Washington is the favourite to win the Cup.

Easy choice to me. Give me Ottawa any day over Washington.

And for the exciting factor, you will be able to get it in round 2 and maybe beyond if they start against Ott, something that will likely not happen if they start against Wsh.

Wanting to face Wsh is pure madness. Unless you just want to Watch 4-7 games and have other things to do than Watch your team still in the playoffs in May?

How about if we don't win against either team? How do you feel? We've literally received the same amount of points out of games with Ottawa than we have Washington this season, despite playing Ottawa many more times. In terms of entertainment value, I'll go with playing the Caps than being frustrated by the Sens. Just my opinion, as a fan of watching hockey.

Remember when the Bruins were the favorites to win series and they... didn't? Upsets happen. There's A LOT of pressure in Washington to finally do it.

I want to win. I'd like to win. If Washington is as much of a favorite as everything says, if the Bruins go anywhere, they'll need to play them anyways.

 

[LouJersey]

No Acciari on the ice, anyone notice anything yesterday during the game?

Dude got popped by someone pretty good.

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

How about if we don't win against either team? How do you feel? We've literally received the same amount of points out of games with Ottawa than we have Washington this season, despite playing Ottawa many more times. In terms of entertainment value, I'll go with playing the Caps than being frustrated by the Sens. Just my opinion, as a fan of watching hockey.

Remember when the Bruins were the favorites to win series and they... didn't? Upsets happen. There's A LOT of pressure in Washington to finally do it.

I want to win. I'd like to win. If Washington is as much of a favorite as everything says, if the Bruins go anywhere, they'll need to play them anyways.

If Bos has to play Wsh, be it in the ECF.

Choosing Wsh over Ott for round 1 is insane for many reasons:

1. Wsh is the favourite to win the Cup. Ottawa is the worst team in the playoffs.

2. If the huge upset happen and you beat Wsh, you start on the road against Pit/Clb in round 2 instead of a home series against NYR or against a not so good Habs team if you beat Ott.

In the end, Ott has stolen the Bruins playoffs spot with their Humburglar madness two years agao. They ended Bruins hope last year. I want revenge. And this is the easiest bracket to the ECF. If Wsh still stand up, then I will happily play them. But choosing them in round 1 over Ottawa? Really?

 

[BruinsFanMike82]

No Krug or Acciari tomorrow. Khudobin will start.

 

[caz16]

I do as they clinch 2nd or 3rd in the division with a win.

It's not a back-to-back and he will have 4-6 days of rest before next game. No brainer.

Dobby will start tomorrow according to Cassidy.

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

Dobby will start tomorrow according to Cassidy.

Strange decision.

As long as the Bruins win or the Leafs lose at least one of their last two games against Pit+Clb, that's all that matters...

 

[VanIsle]

I get Dobi starting, why risk injury, I bet we see others sit too.

 

[WhalerTurnedBruin55]

If Bos has to play Wsh, be it in the ECF.

Choosing Wsh over Ott for round 1 is insane for many reasons:

1. Wsh is the favourite to win the Cup. Ottawa is the worst team in the playoffs.

2. If the huge upset happen and you beat Wsh, you start on the road against Pit/Clb in round 2 instead of a home series against NYR or against a not so good Habs team if you beat Ott.

In the end, Ott has stolen the Bruins playoffs spot with their Humburglar madness two years agao. They ended Bruins hope last year. I want revenge. And this is the easiest bracket to the ECF. If Wsh still stand up, then I will happily play them. But choosing them in round 1 over Ottawa? Really?

I want them to win. So if they win, this whole conversation is moot.

If they lose, I'd much rather lose to the better, more entertaining Capitals than the boring, less skilled team in the Senators. Hypothetical philosophy, Lose to the Winner? Or Lose to a Loser?

If THEY want to play the Senators and not the Caps, they sure didn't show it last game.

 

[Sharp Shooting Neely]

I dont

Pens started Murry in their final game of last season with nothing on the line. That resulted in Zachoff being their starter in PO game #1 due to Murry getting injuryed. Doddy deserves a start based not only the situation but also his heady play of late. He still provides them a chance to win.

 

[Sharp Shooting Neely]

Also, for the Caps, John Carlson (lower body) and Brett Connolly (illness) are out for tomorrow's game.

Nothing to be gained for the Caps in this one. Wonder if they rest any of their more notable players?