Atlantic Division: (2) Boston Bruins vs (3) Toronto Maple Leafs

[2014olympicgold]

aww , giving Marchand a nickname tells me he has a special place in Leafland's heart , Brad would love it as he has a good sense of humour

He's a good sport taking his lickin's. No attack is considered below the belt to him.
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[hockeyrobot]

Penalty shot

[ericdaoust]

Bruins have been awful mishandling the puck in the 2nd. Good on the Leafs for taking advantage.

[2014olympicgold]

Oh that was a fun one.

[hockeyrobot]

Well.....the 3rd period was an absolute shutdown seminar by the Leafs. Good on them.

[DusterDave]

Curious decision by Cassidy to sit Backes and go for the speed game. Something they aren’t really known for. I’d expect them to switch it up for Game 2, bring in Backes and play the heavy game that they are more accustomed to which could be bad news for the Leafs.

[Godin]

Curious decision by Cassidy to sit Backes and go for the speed game. Something they aren’t really known for. I’d expect them to switch it up for Game 2, bring in Backes and play the heavy game that they are more accustomed to which could be bad news for the Leafs.

I read somewhere that he was benched becasue he "almost hurt Charlie McAvoy in practice".

[2014olympicgold]

I read somewhere that he was benched becasue he "almost hurt Charlie McAvoy in practice".

https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/bruins/bruins-charlie-mcavoy-ok-after-twisting-knee-during-practice?int


Also, DeBrusk isn't practicing.

[Godin]

https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/bruins/bruins-charlie-mcavoy-ok-after-twisting-knee-during-practice?int


Also, DeBrusk isn't practicing.

Yes. A little reckless.

[Bobby4Ever]

If Debrusk is not ready , Backes will be in but from what i hear Debrusk should be good to go!

[Daydream Nation]

If I am Toronto, that is the last game Kadri plays for me. You can't trust him to keep his emotions in check. This is 2 playoffs in a row that he severely hurt his team by selfishly getting suspended. Hell, drop the gloves and take an instigator. Debrusk deserved something but you can't crosscheck a guy in the head.

[ericdaoust]

Well the refs let em play so those always crying for that should be happy with this one

[PenguinHunter]

If I am Toronto, that is the last game Kadri plays for me. You can't trust him to keep his emotions in check. This is 2 playoffs in a row that he severely hurt his team by selfishly getting suspended. Hell, drop the gloves and take an instigator. Debrusk deserved something but you can't crosscheck a guy in the head.

How many games does he get this year? Not as brutal of a play as last year, but clearly has not learned from last year. And he got 3 games last year right? My guess is that he gets two for this one.

[ericdaoust]

Kadri has been offered an in-person hearing. Doesn't guarantee 5+ but seems to be leaning that way.

[rataylor22]

Well the refs let em play so those always crying for that should be happy with this one

I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone say NHL refs call “too many penalties”.

Kadri has been offered an in-person hearing. Doesn't guarantee 5+ but seems to be leaning that way.

He already got 4 for a similar play *this season*. Should be 10+. It won’t be, but it should be.