Bruins season 2021-22

Every time Carolina throws a cheap shot, they get a Power Play.

Great message sent, refs.

Tough game to watch, seemed that the calls were slanted towards the Canes. The Bruin's effort for large periods of the game just didn't seem like enough to compete. The forwards in particular need to play with a bit more compete both in their zone and especially in front of the canes goal. Both games there has been plenty of rebounds ripe for the Bruin's to pounce on and they just are not getting themselves in these dirty areas where most goals are scored. The hit on Lindrum was a bit high but Hampus did seem to have his head down. The refs called it a clean hit, seemed like at the very least you could call a charge. All and all if the Bruin's continue playing the way they have they are not long for the playoffs.

I would certainly think so.

Again, the Bruins were better early, couldn't capitalize. Hurricanes ended up up 2-0, but if they had been better it wasn't by a lot. But that's the way it goes. 

Then things got out of hand. Last minute or so of the 1st, Bergeron hits one of their players' sticks, the guy drops it and it's called a slash. Bergeron was nowhere near the guy's hands. Then, at the horn at the end of the period, one of their guys blasts Carlo into the boards. Hit seemed kind of high, definitely unnecessary. Never saw replays on it. Maybe it wasn't a penalty, it was borderline at least. Bunch of players reacted, nothing major, usual scrum. Two of their guys worked DeBrusk a bit. Well, second period starts and turns out they decided to penalize two Bruins and one Cane for it. So, 5 in 3, Canes score, 3-0, game practically decided by this. Shouldn't have been a PP at all, maybe one for us if anything, instead a back-breaking 5 on 3 for them.


So, we get one back, 3-1. Then the hit on Lindholm. I am baffled and annoyed by the people trying to convince us it was a "good hit". He was driving upwards, and hit him in the chin. Even if he wasn't trying to be dirty, or you want to convince yourself the "primary contact" was in the chest, he was moving upwards, hit the guy int he head, all while he wasn't looking. Anyway, Bruins react. Again, typical type of scrum, didn't see much, but of course it's a PP for Carolina. Boston, down two goals in the third, get aggressive on a  chance to score shorthanded, breakaway, Forbert commits a penalty to stop it, 5 on 3 and Carolina puts the game out of reach.

Additionally, Forbert had a high-stick that hit a guy in the face, double minor, 4 minute penalty. OK, fine. Later, a high-stick hits Marchand in the face. Two minute minor. Hmm.

Hate to put it all on the refs, and I don't. But that complete nonsense 5 on 3 puts the game virtually out of reach and the final 5 on 3 (the second penalty was legit, but wouldn't have happened if not for the BS first call) definitely does. Can't help but be angry at completely lopsided officiating having a possible deciding impact (I mean, just remove the 5 on 3 goals, and it's 2-2 at the end, if we want to look at it simply).

One more thing to irritate- Carolina fans were cheering like crazy when Hampus was hurt and having trouble standing after the hit. I heard there was a lot of abuse shouted at Pasta about his dead baby and the that the NESN sideline reporter had beers dumped on her. 
 

Marchand is the most frustrating player. Great talent but always taking stupid penalties at the worst possible times.

Coyle & DeBrusk, come thru with another shorthanded goal please.

Now that's how you make up for it Brad...

Good compete from the whole team, timely saves, special teams back on track and the biggest; keeping their composure equals a very good night of playoff hockey for the B's. The Canes after the shorty lost their swagger and confidence, should be real interesting tomorrow.

I don't know what the final stats were, but at one point in the game Carolina had 19 shots on goal but also had 19 shots blocked. The B's were getting after it.

Wasn't able to watch last night, but I  thought he's been pretty good in the first two games, except for the penalties Wednesday.

That's how the Canes played all year. They are by far the most well conditioned team in hockey because of Brind'Amour, who is probably still in playing shape and could beat most of the team in any conditioning drill.

Players who get traded there mid season can't keep up during practice.

I wonder how many more dozen power plays there will be in this game.

Incredibly proud of this team

They outplayed the hurricanes down 2 top pairing defenseman. Didn’t see that coming.


Marchand is on one