Official Stanley Cup 2019 thread

The Bruins held a scrimmage at the Garden last night, and had over 16,000 people there! I knew there would be a good crowd, but I expected a little under 10k. Almost selling out the building for a glorified practice is pretty impressive.

 

Yes, and it also almost cost them Brad Marchand

 

Ya, that would not have been good. But, I like that they are simulating regular game days, and trying to keep to their normal schedule. It's a tough call whether to take it easy and play it safe leading up to the Finals, or go at it as hard as you can. Pluses and minuses for both approaches.

 

That layoff is far too long. Advantage Blues for sure. Especially since Rask was unbeatable.

 

Boston in 6. That's my guess.

Dave

 

Was at a local arena today. Took a few banner pics of current and former NHLers who played their minor hockey here. This is one of two AAA teams, the other being Junior Knights who Drew Doughy, Logan Couture, Nazem Kadri played for.
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He basically shut out the canes in three of four games..imho a ten day lay int that good..if he’s in a zone don’t mess..and ten days off is a vaca..but I hope the Gloria’s do the deal..I don’t want beaners to win spit..Gloria was in last last place end of Jan?!? What a turn! Hope the keep up the good work...cheersRE

 

Wtf???

 

Finally we are on!!

 

Maybe that break did get Rask out of his zone. He normally stops that, especially with how hot he’s been recently. Long break maybe cooled him off

 

Great game so far. Bruins all over them and Blues on their heels

 

Entertaining game tonight!

 

If you're a Bruins fan

 

It definitely took the Bruins 20-30 minutes to get their legs, but overall, that was a hell of a game. Lots of physical play, which is going to be fun to watch throughout the series.

 

My take on game 1.

Bruins looked 10x more energetic, more passionate, and wanted the game more. They dominated the 2nd and 3rd periods. They looked like men among boys. If you didn't know the score, and just watched the game (without seeing any of the goals), you would be shocked that St. Louis actually led 2-0 at one point, and that they even managed to score 2 goals.

I don't recall seeing the puck in Boston's zone for more than 10-15 seconds, and it seemed like it was only in their zone for a total of 3 minutes the entire game. Complete domination.

 

Mike,I agree..but they were but one goal down,one..at the end.The lay did affect them..and Blues didn’t start so hot on SJ either.
But Gloria has to feel we can do this...domination,I dunno..but jeez Bruins sure can manage the puck,which this game is about,innit.
BIG game next..be fun. CheersRE

 

Understood, but I am observing that despite the 1-goal lead, St. Louis was lucky it was only 1. Boston completely schooled them last night.

You're right, that was only 1 game, and like the past 3 series, St. Louis dropped the 1st game and looked lost, only to come back strong in game 2 and subsequent games each series. The difference this time is they are facing a very strong Boston team with a very good goalie, unlike the previous 3 series.

 

I’m at game 2 tonight and had a meet and greet with #4, that got interrupted by another legend. No way we lose with both these guys here!
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Cool!! Two legends

 

Series tied..that was some game, Glorias hung in,made the Bruin pay for a mistake in the ot..
B ruin looks better,mucho..but G hung in..hockey is such a funny game..big win. CheersRE

 

Gunnarsson! OT urinal proclamation enters NHL Playoff lore.