Tag: Stanley Cup

The Bruins season is over with their loss last night to the Panthers. Game and series notes below:

– The Bruins did not play well enough to win. They had the talent, but star players didn’t perform and their entire team lacked composure. They set an NHL Playoff record with their 7th too many men on the ice penalty yesterday. That is absolutely inexcusable and shows a mental lack of effort from the entire team.

– The Bruins were outshot 198-135 the whole series. Swayman was amazing this whole playoffs and it’s a shame his great play wasn’t rewarded with a deep playoff run.

- It’s sad to see the season come to an end as this was a good team. We’ll see what this offseason holds, but hopefully the Bs come back even better next year.

A huge win by the Bruins keeps the series alive and takes it back to Boston for Game 6. Game notes below:

– Swayman kept his stellar play going and backed up his promise to bring the series back to Boston.

– The Bruins finally didn’t get out shot and dominated in hits. When they play this way they can keep up with Florida.

– They still need to keep the penalties down. It feels like they get a too many men on the ice penalty every game which is inexcusable. They also still need to finish chances better.

One game at a time. If they win Game 6 in Boston, then Game 7 – anything can happen.

This was the opposite of last game, where they lost, but didn’t play awful. Last night was just plain bad. Game notes below:

– Sam Bennett had one of the dirtiest hits I’ve ever seen. He straight up punched Brad Marchand and should be suspended. On our end, Marchy is out at least two games which is a huge blow. I really hope someone has a big hit on Bennett or challenges him to a fight. It’s fitting the Panthers bandwagon fans throw rats on the ice, because their whole team is filled with them.

– The Panthers dominated all game and had double the shots of the Bruins. You are not going to win in the playoffs with those numbers.

– The Bruins need to be way more disciplined. They keep giving the Panthers Power Play opportunities and last night the Panthers completely took advantage. They also still continue to have terrible in zone turnovers that lead to goals.

The B’s need to put this game away and start playing with some heart. Maybe Marchand’s injury will finally give them a spark.