Post-Game Talk: GAME 9 - BRUINS 4 Hogtown 3 F/OT

[DKH]

Hope Carlo is ok he got hammered behind the net late in the first ~ that was as hard a board check as I’ve seen in awhile. Thought he missed a shift or so after that

Gotta check his minutes

 

[lopey]

Bruins again should've had 2 pts in regulation if they had a decent powerplay,
and don't play the 9.5 million dollar man in the last minute.

Macs been brain dead this year. That matthews goal was him going for a big hit. There about a minute left. Use you head you follow Matthews there. Nevermind the hit. He needs a wake up call.

 

[DKH]

My takeaway is they play smart and fast they are going to win a lot of games- top 5 team

On the entertainment scale it was 9 or 10

 

[Number8]

I like that Lohrei kept his game simple tonight. It indicates to me that the D as a whole are trying to get back to basics.

I know opinions on Brazeau are mixed here, but watching him play I think there’s something special about him. It’s hard to define.

The Pro Shop better be stocking Kastelic jerseys.

Overall the team structure has improved. There was a lot less freelancing and weird behind-the-back passes. They’ve got a ways to go yet, but tonight I feel a little better about this team.

For the life of me, I don’t know why opinions on Brazeau are mixed around here.

Big body, soft hands, ALWAYS around the net.

 

[Thirty Seven]

Always enjoy beating the Leafs. I hope they can build off of this and work on that defensive coverage more.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

My takeaway is they play smart and fast they are going to win a lot of games- top 5 team

On the entertainment scale it was 9 or 10

You must be easily entertained.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

55 looks a lot better when the rest of the team plays with pace to cover his weakness.

What??

Talk about reaching.

 

[The Andrew Peeke Fan]

My takeaway is they play smart and fast they are going to win a lot of games- top 5 team

On the entertainment scale it was 9 or 10

I love you man

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

I like Peake for no other reason than I can’t remember him making me say oh ffs.

My bar for defenceman, for the record, is very low.

Bruins only plus players are the 4th line and 3rd defensive pair (Zadorov & Peeke).

 

[GoBs]

Posters have been on Marchand hard through the early part of this season. The guy had no offseason training and limited in the preseason. Marchand is the least of the Bruins problems.

 

[NeelyDan]

I acknowledge that the legs and effort were much better, but Monty has to go asap if not before......joke. The lack of defense at all levels is shocking.

I’m not convinced you’re a fan of the bruins

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Posters have been on Marchand hard through the early part of this season. The guy had no offseason training and limited in the preseason. Marchand is the least of the Bruins problems.

Disagree.

I think he is a big part of the Bruins problems.

Whatever the excuses, he has not been good, at all.

Plays like he has an injured wrist. No puck control. And he insists on trying the cute plays that he doesn't make anymore. Leafs 2nd goal last night was Marchand asleep at the point, puck watching as Marner flip a nice pass to Rielly, who was 20 feet free of Brad.

He needs less ice time.at this point.

 

[Bridges31]

I thought Marchand looked a lot better. A lot faster and made better decisions with the puck.

Poitras also had a great game but just couldn’t finish his chances. I think he’s looking good on that second line.

Hope Carlo is ok he got hammered behind the net late in the first ~ that was as hard a board check as I’ve seen in awhile. Thought he missed a shift or so after that

Gotta check his minutes

He had the least amount of ice time among the Bruins d-men. Either he missed shifts because of injury or he was sat a few shifts. Even the bottom pairing defenseman had more ice time.

 

[quietbruinfan]

I’m not convinced you’re a fan of the bruins

I can't prove it to you-no matter if I mention Bill Bennet or Dominic "The shot" Lavoie. However Monty must must must go asap. The defense has regressed to the point of non-existence.

 

[CellyHard]

5 pages when they win against a divisional rival and 15 when they lose is funny. It's how it goes around here.

When the Bruins are on their game they are a good team. I don't think they are going to win on skill alone but they are going to be heard to beat, which may just be enough to make the playoffs and push

Need more guys to step up, they still haven't showed their best yet but getting closer

 

[ORR4EVAH]

Poor Leaf fans. I almost feel bad for them.

Please don't. If you lived amongst them you would better understand.

 

[Blowfish]

We beat the sniveling leafs. In my books that’s all that matters. It That makes up for the crap we’ve been watching.

 

[Forester65]

Kastelic is story of the year for me so far. Its really unreal what's he doing.

Don't forget Koepke.

 

[Forester65]

Posters have been on Marchand hard through the early part of this season. The guy had no offseason training and limited in the preseason. Marchand is the least of the Bruins problems.

I hear you, but he has been one of the guilty parties who were taking costly stupid penalties. You don't need practice reps to be smart.

 

[Forester65]

Photo from Jaws is for - “We are going to need a bigger boat?”

Hooper guessed 20 feet. Quint reckoned 25.

 

[PaulD]

The Bruins were the better team tonight. Out-worked the Leafs, carried more of the play, created more chances. But some sloppy play, errors and the quality of Mitch Marner kept the Leafs in it. Leaving Matthews unmarked at the end of regulation was inexcusable, almost cost them what should have been a reasonably well-earned 2 points. Fortunately Auston repaid the favor in OT. Nice to see Marchand torment Toronto again, even though his overall game still suggests he’s got a ways to go.

I thought Poitras did a really good job on the wing, allowed him to find some space and show his skill. Stick with that. Kastelic and the 4th delivered again. Beecher was good apart from the penalty he gave away. Brazeau needs to stay in the lineup. Defense was a mixed bag. Some dumb moments, but overall they are improving, slowly.

A narrow win, but deserved. Hopefully it will give the players some confidence and something to build on. Little steps.

Matthews let go by McCavoy in dieing minutes of regulation was pure Charlie. His hockey IQ ....
well Ill say this .....he ain't the sharpest knife on the drawer

 

[BamBamCam]

Matthews let go by McCavoy in dieing minutes of regulation was pure Charlie. His hockey IQ ....
well Ill say this .....he ain't the sharpest knife on the drawer

Most expensive one tho.

 

[Forester65]

Hopefully that gets the monkey off his back and he gets on a roll with some confidence.

 

[aguineapig72]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1850360954267013407

Since Friedman (32 Thoughts) and the 4th line have been highlighted in this thread, here's 3 thoughts on the 4th line.

Kastelic is everything Harry said we got from the Sens when he traded for Trent McCleary. He just didn't mention it would be nearly 30 years later. But so far it has been well worth the wait.

Koepke is everything I had hoped we would see from Chris Pelosi 3 or 4 years from now. Kind of like an early Christmas present.

If you read this DKH, I believe you stated you were in attendance last evening. My mind is feeble and my eyes failing but since #19 has been moved to the wing I almost think I'm watching the ghost of Donnie Marcotte

 

[LouJersey]

Disagree.

I think he is a big part of the Bruins problems.

Whatever the excuses, he has not been good, at all.

Plays like he has an injured wrist. No puck control. And he insists on trying the cute plays that he doesn't make anymore. Leafs 2nd goal last night was Marchand asleep at the point, puck watching as Marner flip a nice pass to Rielly, who was 20 feet free of Brad.

He needs less ice time.at this point.

spot on.

We beat the sniveling leafs. In my books that’s all that matters. It That makes up for the crap we’ve been watching.

easy week coming up. Should hopefully get 6 points min.