Pre-Game Talk: ECQF GAME 2 7:14 PM - Toronto at BRUINS - B's will have a goalie - Boston leads the series 1-0 - NESN, ESPN, CBC, TVAS, 98.5 WBZ-FM

[goldenblack]

Nylander getting the Bergeron treatment and getting hurt right at the end...

I really underestimated how much that pissed me off last year when it happened to us with a top player.

 

[eightspokedb]

7 p.m.

Toronto Maple Leafs at Boston Bruins Game 2

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Thank the Maker for 98.5...

 

[eightspokedb]

I watched hockey from 12.30pm to 12.30am yesterday with one and 1/3 AHL games thrown in for good measure.

GIVE ME MOAR!!!! GO BRUINS!!!

 

[TD Charlie]

He's definitely got a back issue, I can tell just by how he moves (& doesn't) in this video. I move that carefully too when my back is hurting.

My first thought as well. It sucks getting old.

 

[Ladyfan]

Get under Domi's skin early tonight so he can take some more bad penalties. Hope Charlie lines him up

I want the Bs to play tough but smart...unlike Domi the dirty dope.

 

[bruinshoper]

Grizz has been good .Monty had him with McAvoy to which was smart .He frustrates players with how quick he pivots and moves pucks.Again he has been playing well.

I'm not a huge Grizz fan by any means, but when he is on his game he is excellent at retrieving and getting the puck up ice. I think for this series he is an excellent asset.

 

[Ladyfan]

Interesting choice by Monty to play Brandon Bussi tonight

troublemaker

 

[Alicat]

He's definitely got a back issue, I can tell just by how he moves (& doesn't) in this video. I move that carefully too when my back is hurting.

I've looked that way on more than one occasion in the last 6 months.

 

[bruinshoper]

Can you imagine going back to last Summer...and posting this as your expected Bruins lineup that would finish near the top of the standings, and be competitive against TML in round 1? Heinen on the "top line", Shattenkirk on D, etc. It just goes to show that big names don't get you automatic success. Success is a recipe.

 

[Concessionaire]

I would rather have Lohrei travelling with the team vs Forbort.

Management may want Lohrei in the AHL playoffs.

 

[goldenblack]

Management may want Lohrei in the AHL playoffs.

Definitely a good place for him to be

 

[Chevalier du Clavier]

Apologies if this has been posted earlier or elsewhere.

 

[goldenblack]

Apologies if this has been posted earlier or elsewhere.

Unserious, or realistic?

 

[PB37]

If Nylander plays tonight, there needs to be a team mandate to hit him anywhere and everywhere possible and make him wish he never got back out of bed.

 

[KnightofBoston]

wonder if itll be on MAX again, I was in for a treat watching the game in 4k the other night, been a long time since I was able to do that. I was surprised that it was not blacked out.

 

[goldenblack]

If Nylander plays tonight, there needs to be a team mandate to hit him anywhere and everywhere possible and make him wish he never got back out of bed.

Don't think that's going to happen. He looks like his low back or groin are presently made of styrofoam.

 

[nORRis8]

Nylander getting the Bergeron treatment and getting hurt right at the end...

Upsetting for the fans and leafs media as they can't blame Nylander for a loss while giving Matthews a pass after getting blanked.

 

[DarrenBanks56]

Thank the Maker for 98.5...

mcdonugh is a great play by play guy

 

[ranold26]

Apologies if this has been posted earlier or elsewhere.

The Core 7

 

[whatsbruin]

Has Renee ever waived the flag ?
I think he'd be a good choice.

 

[Alicat]

The more I ponder Monty's snarky Wordle quote, the more I think they are starting Ullmark tonight.

 

[BiteThisBurrows]

Everybody knows, each game gets tougher than the last one. I think they have the luxury of being able to reference last year and up 3-1 all playoff long so they should come out with what it takes. Same type of game as game 1, just don't fall into those holding the lead lapses they have done before. Just keep bringing it and bringing it all night long and they will be just fine.

 

[Ladyfan]

I have some errands to do before the game so I will leave this here.

Play for the entire game like last one. Stay healthy (right @DKH )

Hey Steve, I hope the Bruins win tonight and wish you were going to the game.

HERE WE GO BRUINS...HERE WE GO

 

[goldenblack]

The more I ponder Monty's snarky Wordle quote, the more I think they are starting Ullmark tonight.

Anyone who is worth a damn in rock paper scissors, Risk, or Chess, knows it's Linus tonight.

If he doesn't start Linus tonight, he cannot start him until there is trouble somehow along the line these playoffs. If he starts Linus when there is trouble, it's actually far worse. Now you're making starts scared (see last year).

Monty being able to swap in a low pressure position of strength is the key (home, up 1, in charge). If you start and Linus wins, you're a genius. If you start and Linus loses, fine, Sway gets the rest of the series.

It's now or never imho. If the rotation starts to rumble, it might rumble into June. Worth the risk up 1-0....

Btw if starting a Vezina winner in his prime is a "mistake", let's agree it's a pretty small one. Go for it Monty.

 

[Bounces R Way]

Keep on the forecheck, this Toronto blueline does not move the puck well at all.

Expecting a closer game than game 1.