In the Beforetimes, circa 2019-20, the Boston Bruins would often take their time in deciding whether or not they wanted to win the game. Often they would wake up in the third period and even-up or just win the game. Of course on 12 occasions, they decided to try their chances in the shootout, each of those being a poor decision. The Bruins of today are almost no different except they don’t take time off during the game – they just make mistakes. But make no mistake, this team’s play is full of drama, as if they’re looking for an Emmy.
The Bruins have gone [ 0 ] days without being unnecessarily dramatic
— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) February 4, 2021
Okay, let’s get into it. Actually, first let’s check in on Gritty, who had a special thing going on: a nude painting.
“Paint me like one of your French grits” 😂 pic.twitter.com/soxhJ70jrh
— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) February 4, 2021
OK, back at it.
It took virtually no time for the Bruins to get on the scoreboard in their game against the Flyers last night. In only his third game back, David Pastrnak took 12 seconds to score his third goal on the season.
David Pastrnak (@pastrnak96) bringing the heat 12 seconds into the game. 🍝
🇺🇸: https://t.co/vpAruwdwtc @NHLonNBCSports #WNH pic.twitter.com/2Nve3sHMBP
— NHL (@NHL) February 4, 2021
No further scoring was allowed by either team in that period. Fun fact: both teams had the same amount of shots on goal, 8.
In the second period, Pasta tried it again, but was met with a pad block by Carter Hart.
David Pastrnak. NSFW #NHLBruins pic.twitter.com/CN6e3JW5F6
— Bruins Diehards (@BruinsDiehards) February 4, 2021
One of the local players that the Bruins haven’t snapped up, Kevin Hayes, tied it up. Like the Ritchie brothers, the Bruins selected the wrong brother first.
KEVIN HAYES.
WE’RE ALL TIED IN SOUTH PHILLY. pic.twitter.com/JXcgALFVZq
— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) February 4, 2021
The B’s were plagued all night with a low number of mistakes that proved to be costly or almost. While they only had 5 giveaways, one definitely led to a goal by Jakub Voracek in the third period.
Really bad shift here from Jakub Zboril leads to Jakub Voracek’s goal: pic.twitter.com/OV6AV0nBkn
— Evan Marinofsky (@emarinofsky) February 4, 2021
JVR wins a battle, Sanheim sends it on net, and Voracek finishes it! pic.twitter.com/llKuTPnGUG
— Ryan Gilbert (@RGilbertSOP) February 4, 2021
Later in the period, Joel Farabee seemingly put the game out of reach.
Joel Farabee’s (@FarabeeJoel) got 6️⃣ on the season now!
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— NHL (@NHL) February 4, 2021
Then it was time for a little luck (a trio of penalties) and a hero (Pasta) to emerge. Nicolas Aube-Kubel was sent to the box for closing his hand on the puck. It took Pasta very little time (10 seconds) to bury the puck.
Make it four goals in the last two games for David Pastrnak.
Great feed from Bergeron here on the power play. pic.twitter.com/FtWGeWmwK4
— Conor Ryan (@ConorRyan_93) February 4, 2021
Kevin Hayes hooked Brad Marchand about 5 minutes later in game time, allowing Pasta to net his 9th career regular-season hat trick to tie up the game with 15 seconds left in the game.
David Pastrnak bats it home to complete the hat trick.
Make it five goals in two games for Pastrnak.
3-3 game. pic.twitter.com/2rgOhuX6Rk
— Conor Ryan (@ConorRyan_93) February 4, 2021
Career hat trick No. 9. ✅
Five goals in two games. ✅
Four-point night. ✅#NHLBruins | @pastrnak96 pic.twitter.com/II9pqvVfpQ
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) February 4, 2021
Turns out David Pastrnak is even better at hockey with a working hip.
— Amalie Benjamin (@AmalieBenjamin) February 4, 2021
You would think the Flyers would learn their lesson and stay out of the penalty box but apparently they liked it way too much. Seven seconds after the game tying goal, Scott Laughton was called for interference. The period closed out with the Bruins on the power play.
Overtime began with the Bruins top line plus David Krejci because in 3-on-3 overtime neither team can go below 3 players. And that proved to be a deadly combo for the Flyers. It only took 31 seconds.
Patrice Bergeron wins it in overtime.
What a road trip so far for the Bruins. pic.twitter.com/jiHJ4UoMxU
— Conor Ryan (@ConorRyan_93) February 4, 2021
Pete Blackburn had the perfect description of this Bruins team.
The Bruins are whatever animal plays with its food before ripping its fucking head off
— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) February 4, 2021
Te B’s now are atop the Mass Mutual East with 16 points in 10 games. They play the Flyers again on Friday night before going home for a few days rest.
OMG, that Zboril shift looks even worse now that I see it again. He was miles out of position at net-front!
I knew they were in for trouble when they weren’t getting shot attempts through to net-front when they were in control for the first 10 minutes. Philly was bound to answer (they did) and would probably control the 2nd and score at least once (they did).
This team keeps reminding us to stay to watch until the end.
And Pastrnak – holy crap! This kid is on fire!
I think I’m going to watch just the first and last minute of the replay and get a totally more exciting memory of this game
Yep, when you’re one goal up and dominating you’re still only one concentration lapse away from a tied game!
The B’s have played 3 games against the Flyers, won two of them in OT, and blew them out in another. I knew these games would be fun.
Yup. More games against the Pens is good too. I will miss the Toronto clashes though.
It’s good to have a break so you can appreciate them more.
Teams who are on top of the league right now are MTL, TPA, FLA, BOS, TOR, PHI, WAS. (+STL, CO). It’s probably a good thing the Atlantic got broken up for this season.
Excellent point
Having the Bruins go left to right across your radio dial isn’t terrible. I probably experienced more games that way than via Peter Puck back in the day!
Lagging streams always cut out at the worst possible moment…. “Bergeron KEEPS the puck in the zone!!! Down the boards to Pasternak”…….. WHAT???? WHAT???? WTF????
Ain;t it the truth!
Good Morning!!
Had to view a shaky stream combined with actual radio last night, but well worth it!! The young guys are going to make mistakes. I don’t think the big guys are going to bail them out every time, but this is fun!!
Waiting for a superhero….. Insulation Man! Life gets better after a visit from…. Insulation Man!
Listened to a fair few manatee games on the radio on the bus on the way home from work. Back in the days when going to work was a thing, and buses were safe.
It’s just like last year with the crazy comebacks! That was followed by a string of losses, though, IIRC. Gotta stop getting in these holes.
Ah, we have no better place to go these days than down crazy holes. I’m glad I’m living in a beautiful world that’s not virtual.