So much for that! Glad the Bruins won, but doubt they'll fare well next round after going 7 games. Wasn't expecting this series to become a defensive battle. Surprised Toronto had that game in them.
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NHL Season 2023-24
- Thread starter MJ5150
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From a math and statistics standpoint, the history of the Leafs-Bruins is bordering on the absurd
Boston has won 7 straight series, back to 1959
the 3 series's that have gone 7? All the game counts won by the same team
B game 1
T game 2
B game 3
B game 4
T game 5
T game 6
B game 7
that's now happened 3x
Boston has won 7 straight series, back to 1959
the 3 series's that have gone 7? All the game counts won by the same team
B game 1
T game 2
B game 3
B game 4
T game 5
T game 6
B game 7
that's now happened 3x
If Leafs had played the first 4 games like they played the last 3 .......
Maybe they'll learn that you can't play at 70% effort in the playoffs.
Maybe they'll learn that you can't play at 70% effort in the playoffs.
Stupid Leafs. In the last 2 games, Boston scored 3 goals, Willy scored 3 goals, all Leafs not named Willy scored....0 goals.
Just reading some of the leftovers and analysis of the Bruins Leafs series
4.6% power play efficiency from Toronto
A difference of -2gpg for Toronto from the regular season
Bostons PP efficiency 35.3%
4.6% power play efficiency from Toronto
A difference of -2gpg for Toronto from the regular season
Bostons PP efficiency 35.3%
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Your guy named Willy was missed the first half of the series for sure
Surely missed more than the guy with two first names
I was impressed at how quickly the Leafs cranked up their defense in the last 3 games. Is the coach really on the hot seat? I'd give him a season to integrate that defensive scheme with the offensive talent Toronto has.
I'm hoping the long layoff hurts the Panthers, but the rust, if any, will probably be gone in 2 or 3 minutes and the time they have had to heal nagging injuries is a huge advantage.
Other than soreness from all the hitting in the series, I think the B's are relatively healthy.
If I were ABC/ESPN, I would try to figure out how to use the local broadcasters for the intermissions- sort of like the Manningcast on Monday Night Football. I'm fine with Sean McDonough (Boston guy, I know, but a real pro) on play-by-play, but Subban and Messier are a huge step down from the NESN crew between the periods.
I'm hoping the long layoff hurts the Panthers, but the rust, if any, will probably be gone in 2 or 3 minutes and the time they have had to heal nagging injuries is a huge advantage.
Other than soreness from all the hitting in the series, I think the B's are relatively healthy.
If I were ABC/ESPN, I would try to figure out how to use the local broadcasters for the intermissions- sort of like the Manningcast on Monday Night Football. I'm fine with Sean McDonough (Boston guy, I know, but a real pro) on play-by-play, but Subban and Messier are a huge step down from the NESN crew between the periods.
I liked the Leafs this series. I certainly don't think their coach made any decisions wrong enough to get fired. They played well and it was mostly Swayman who defeated them; it certainly wasn't a flaw with the Leafs' defense or goaltending.
I do believe the Bruins' run will be determined by their own goaltending, though that's hardly a hot take. I think their hopes depend on Swaymark being steady enough until the forwards can figure out how to score again. I WOULD go back to the rotation system for the next series, just to see what happens; yes Sway was the MVP of this series, but Ullmark might have done just as well.
I have to say I thought PK was mostly on the mark last night during the interstitials. I would prefer the locals, though.
Not a Sean McDonough fan. He spends alotta time unnecessarily pointing out negatives about any team. He seems very biased. That's OK if yer calling a game for a home market; not for a National broadcast-IMNSHO.
I would say that about almost all of them. The TNT announcers cheering for Toronto during the broadcast was embarrassing
I'm a Bruins fan, but after seeing how the Bs started Games 5 and 6? There were times even I was cheering for Toronto. Sincerely, if they'd have won last night, they'd have deserved it.
Leafs played better with Willy than with Matthews.
maybe they need to put him on offerUp for 2x first rounders and a solid defenseman
Your boys from the Bay did it just a few years back. Although it hasn't been terribly common in the modern era
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Yes. They had apparel that read "Cup/Boat Parade/Repeat". We went to both boat parades. Pretty cool.
These games are making me want to watch again. Defense wins championships.
Nicely done Dallas.
-Mike
Nicely done Dallas.
-Mike
