Who knew the return of Brett Ritchie from injury would be so momentous, leading to a solid win. Just kidding. Tonight Jake DeBrusk also returned to lineup, albeit on the third line presumably to limit his minutes after the injury. While Patrice Bergeron was held back by his lower body injury, having two other players back in the fold playing regular minutes was just what the team needed.
Both David Pastrnak and Matt Grzelcyk had big nights, both scoring two goals, it was Brad Marchand who quietly had the best night assisting on the first three goals of the evening. Gryzz and Pasta scored the first two goals of the game in the first.
Matt Grzelcyk fires one home for his first goal of the year. pic.twitter.com/sod5cDi2xt
— Conor Ryan (@ConorRyan_93) November 20, 2019
Fourteen seconds later…
David Pastrnak with his 18th goal of the season.
Boston scores two goals in 14 seconds. pic.twitter.com/fKnMAF1R9Q
— Conor Ryan (@ConorRyan_93) November 20, 2019
Time sure does fly.
In mid-November 5 years ago, David Pastrnak was wearing No. 32 for Providence Bruins & had 4 goals in 14 games as rookie. Tonight he scored his 150th NHL goal
— Mark Divver (@MarkDivver) November 20, 2019
In the second, the Devils’ Blake Coleman scored on a backhand. Tuukka didn’t really see it coming.
Blake Coleman gets the Devils on the board. Sweet backhander past Rask #NJDevils pic.twitter.com/fQFPheg7jz
— Rob Taub (@RTaub_) November 20, 2019
It was within the final two minutes. The Bruins would regroup for the next frame.
In the third period, Pasta was tripped by PK Subban resulting in a power play that lasted all of 8 seconds before Pasta slapped it home.
David Pastrnak scores just eight seconds into the power play.
His 19th goal of the season gives the Bruins a 3-1 lead. pic.twitter.com/wT7MeOCge9
— Conor Ryan (@ConorRyan_93) November 20, 2019
Midway through the period, Grzelcyk scored his second on the night, embarrassing Subban with a deke at the blue line and going bar down.
Matt Grzelcyk just stole PK Subban’s soul pic.twitter.com/uS9kc6mUGh
— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) November 20, 2019
Connor Clifton sealed the game with a fifth goal on the night.
🚨GOAL!🚨
Connor Clifton gives Mackenzie Blackwood a taste of Cliffy Hockey #NHLBruins 5#NJDevils 1 pic.twitter.com/Xzh2DP7ZPi
— Boston Bruins on CLNS (@BruinsCLNS) November 20, 2019
It’s only fitting since it’s his #RevengeGame!
New Jerey native Connor Clifton leads the stretch before the game against the Devils so this is now his #RevengeGame and it's canon according to the rules of the Bruins post-practice stretch
— Marisa Ingemi (@Marisa_Ingemi) November 18, 2019
Tuukka was solid tonight, saving 25 of 26. The effort was good enough for third start of the game behind Pasta and Grzelcyk.
The Bruins next take on the Fightin’ Sabres on Thursday night at home.
Should we all laugh at the Leafs collapse? Or is it too soon?
I’m a believer in karma so I’m holding off for now.
Who’d have thought 20-odd games into the season neither Toronto nor Tampa in the playoff places? Have the Laffs had injury issues or something?
They have a “bad defense” problem.
And a “Babcock’s lost the room” problem.
Isn’t that a Lady Gaga song? Bad defense?
*sings* Caught in a bad defense…
Now I want to write that song parody
I predicted on BoT that the B’s would win the Atlantic. I had no idea that either team (Leafs, Bolts) would be where they are in the standings, though.
Also, Tavares was out for a couple of weeks and now Marner is out for a month. But really, it’s the defense that’s awful. They only win if they outscore. Not a good way to defend. Not sustainable.
Yup, their D….. Even Mr Anderson can’t help them.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XooISvoZ_rs
Jo has given me big problems!!! She bought me 30 pairs of socks. What’s the problem? Some are black and gold…. Great. Some are black and blue… can’t be worn when Bruins play Toronto, Tampa, St Louis….. Some are black and red… can’t be worn when the Bs play NJ Devils, ditto Carolina, Detroit…. There’s black and green…(fuck you, Dallas…you get the idea. I have enough to think about, damn it
First world problems…. They’re for real!!!!
30 pairs of socks?!? You only have two feet!
I have similar superstitious issues. Just wear the ones that aren’t black and gold on non-game days. Solved!
Morning all. Yay for winning. Let’s do more of that.
Hi folks
Great result last night. Goes to show it’s never a bad play to put a shot on goal.
Ain’t it the truth!!! I’ve always advocated the fifty foot bouncer when you’re in a slump ( I was in a perennial slump and fifty foot bouncer my best shot!). DeBrusk’s willingness to shoot from anywhere is infectious. Coyle is shooting more. BTW, that Coyle line, bravo boys!!! And all that down low pressure opening up the D…. we all saw what they can do!!
Hey All!!!
I interesting that Cliffy lead the stretch, then stretched the lead.. hmm, fascinating. Even more interesting, my tablet wants to change Cliffy to Fluffy.
Solid win against a team that’s still skating in circles. Devils have Andy Greene and Palmieri….. Not exactly Chara and Bergy.
NJD = Edmonton East
Well played, sir
Still laughing at “pump your tyres.”
Me too!!! Slayed me!!
That was a first ballot hall of fame comment for sure.
Fluffy! Love it!
And Vermont has some fluffy flurries this morning!
I read fluffy furries, which makes your town a little more interesting today.
Would certainly be a first!