Chowder and Champions
Fansided

Boston Bruins: 3 keys to success in the 2018-19 Stanley Cup playoffs

By Sam Minton

SUNRISE, FL - MARCH 23: Brad Marchand #63 is congratulated by Patrice Bergeron #37 of the Boston Bruins after he scored a second period goal against the Florida Panthers at the BB&T Center on March 23, 2019 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)
SUNRISE, FL - MARCH 23: Brad Marchand #63 is congratulated by Patrice Bergeron #37 of the Boston Bruins after he scored a second period goal against the Florida Panthers at the BB&T Center on March 23, 2019 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
3 of 4
Next
Boston Bruins
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 06: Noel Acciari #55 of the Boston Bruins (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

2. Be physical

I don’t know what it is about the Boston Bruins, but they just play better when they are being physical.

When the Bruins are being physical they are usually in control of the game. They are able to dump pucks deep into the opponents zone and limit time of possession in their own zone.

Especially against a team like the Toronto Maple Leafs, who the Bruins will be facing in the first round, being physical plays an important role. Toronto is an extremely fast team. Being physical breaks up there style of play.

Also there physical style of play can open up opportunities in the offensive zone. They can lead to on man rushes and quality scoring opportunities.

Especially against fast teams the Bruins need to win the time of possession. It’s hard to score goals when you are on the defensive. I expect Boston to be patient and move the puck around a lot.

If the Bruins are physical I like their chances to go deep in the playoffs.

Home/Boston Bruins