Not perfect, but power-play practice finally pays off for Bruins
“It’s nice when the power play is moving the puck and we see each other and there’s no hesitation and obviously we got rewarded with a big goal,” said Chara. “And it’s one of those things that even before, we created some chances, we had good quality chances to score goals, but it didn’t go our way. Today we finally got a goal, and again we probably could’ve got one or two more goals; we were just a little out of position on the rebounds. Hopefully it’s a good start and it starts producing for us.”
A balanced, streaky offense that has managed to rank in the top 10 in goals per game most of the season without a potent power play could become extremely dangerous for Bruins’ opponents down the stretch if Chara’s hopes continue to come true and the power play turns reliable.
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Nifty – Cheers to you as well. Like your assessment as well – Bs have long been straight line players. Oates? forget coaching.. I’d just as soon he lace ‘em up. Favorite B’s Part-Timer – by far. If he’d played with the spokes for a little longer he’d be my all timer. Guy was amazing to watch – could do anything he wanted with the puck. Great of face-offs, and tough enough to get it done in low and on the back-check. From day one, I’ve secretly hoped that Seguin’s ceiling would be Oates like (I can’t even believe I just typed that – no jinxes!).
@RF. Oates would chock up his 100 pt+ years to tons of ice time and playing with good players. He felt players on the first line should produce considering how much they play. How refreshing.
@the other nifty – would love to see Oates here as an assistant…still remember the 92-93 season, just a monster season with the b’s- 45 goals 97 assists
Posts 6 and 7 are why I keep coming back here.
In the end the PP comes down to the players adjusting to what type of box the defending team plays. You can practice set plays but the creativity of your PP is what keeps it out of prolonged slumps. Having a forward with a Stamkos like shot would help. Just that threat makes teams overplay that side which opens up other options. Drawing players out of the box with a one on one move can create 2 on ones down low but you have to take risks. I’m not sure why you don’t have an Adam Oates type guy who knows how to create seams lend a hand. Is his contract up with the Devils?
Geoff Ward is the PP guru? The guy sucks. His plans are useless. All they do is pass it back to the point for big one timers from Chara, there are never actions down in the slot or behind the net. It’s a crappy setup, they need to do something different.
A couple of comments while the fans ride the emotions of the Bs rollercoaster. Or maybe its the Bs riding the fans’ rollercoaster?
Came out FLAT last night – lucky they weren’t in an insurmountable hole after one.
Kaberle scares me just a bit when he carries the puck down the wall. He waits for small seams to open up in front and, at least last night, tried to force some passes in he shouldn’t have. By coming down the wall – wide – if those passes miss and bounce out like they did last night, he exposes Bs to odd man rushes. I’ll have my eye on this.
Secret to the PP score – movement THROUGH the box. Keep it up.
Telling game tomorrow. Bs played better last night, but its only one game. I’ll be watching to see if the Bs Defense chases the puck again like it has been, or if it starts to dictate play in their own end.
Finally – a decent showing. Still very skeptical, but optimistic.
@Fiery Player…what is your beef with Chara and his comments? You realize that English isn’t his mother tongue right? And for the record its “speak intelligently” not “talk intelligently”. Glass houses my friend….glass houses.
Great closing paragraph.
I like the way Seguin looked on the half wall. Putting him with peverley/bergeron/recchi will make a formidable second unit. Kaberle finally had his skating legs and our PP looked more like a weapon.
I can’t stand Chara and his comments! It’s tough to listen to him try and talk intelligently. Just keep that slap shot coming and don’t speak.
The game last night looked like the Bruins of january, lets hope they can keep it up! A typical Tim Thomas performance, a good PP. Where have these guys been. I agree with the Seguin comments, looks like he is really getting it.
It was good to see Seguin get the time he did tonight. He kept up his physical play tonight so hopefully that will translate into more ice on Thursday. The B’s need Seguin’s speed to counter Montreal; especially with his new physical edge. Also nice to see Kaberle get a multi-point game.