After two straight losses, the Boston Bruins got back on track defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2.
At points it seems like the Boston Bruins are cheating. They are simply that good. At times they look like no one can stop them.
Against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Bruins showed their dominance and were able to come away with the 4-2 victory.
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This is quite a familiar sight. It always seems like Boston has the upper hand on Toronto. After losing in OT in their last game you knew that the Bruins would come back with a vengeance.
Tuesday’s game was a historic one. Tuukka Rask made his 500th start for the team. Rask is one of the franchise’s best goaltenders. Some Bruins fans don’t appreciate just how good he is.
Bruins fans also got a look at a player for the first time this season. Anders Bjork made his season debut on Tuesday and looked pretty good. If he continues to play like he did I think he will be staying up in Boston for a while.
Fans also got to see offseason Par Lindholm get his first goal as a Bruin. Finally, the Bruins are getting the secondary scoring that they are going to need. If they can continue to get scoring from other players they will be in a good position.
So let’s look at the 3 major takeaways from Boston’s great win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night.
1. Video review sucks
The Boston Bruins continue to be the victim of stupid video review calls. At this rate, I might go insane before December.
It looked like David Pastrnak had scored the Boston Bruins first goal of the game. It was hard-earned and gave the Bruins life.
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But video review had to ruin everything. 30 seconds prior to the goal Patrice Bergeron might have been offside so the goal was called back.
I can’t stress how stupid these calls are. Bergeron’s entrance into the zone had no effect on Pastrnak’s goal.
There has to be a change. The NHL has to change the video review system. I understand if a goal occurs immediately off of a possible offside but once the puck is in the zone for 30 seconds a possible offside shouldn’t be challenged.
The NHL video review system might put me in the hospital before the end of the season.
2. David Pastrnak is a hockey god
There is one guy who is taking over the NHL. David Pastrnak can not be stopped (even when the refs get in his way).
Pastrnak seems to be scoring goals with ease. He just makes it look so easy. Tuesday night was just another example.
I already mentioned how Pastrnak had a goal taken away, but he made sure that he wouldn’t end the night without a goal.
Pasta didn’t just score though, he put on a show. Pastrnak went through his legs and snagged his 10th goal of the season.
Without a doubt, this is the best start that Pastrnak has gotten off to. He could break records this season. Maybe a Hart Trophy will even be in Pastrnak’s future?
So David Pastrnak just continues to amaze and as long as he is scoring with ease the Boston Bruins will have a good chance of winning night in and night out.
3. Brad Marchand lights the lamp
The best player on the Bruins right now is easily David Pastrnak, but not far behind him is Brad Marchand. He has helped the 1st line become so dominant.
Marchand hasn’t been scoring a ton. He has been dishing passes to Pastrnak most of the time, but on Tuesday he was able to light the lamp.
Now some of the credit has to go to Pastrnak. He made a pass that would make Tom Brady cry with joy. But Marchand snagged his 5th goal of the season to give the Bruins a 2-1 lead.
The Bruins need Marchand to continue to score. This will ensure that the opposition can’t lock in on Pastrnak.
So the Boston Bruins are back to their winning ways. Their next matchup will be one that fans are dying to see. The St.Louis Blues are coming to town and Bruins fans hope that Boston will lay a smackdown.