BOSTON - With two top defensemen likely out heading into the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Boston Bruins signed Charlie McAvoy out of Boston University on Monday.
But when the Senators open the series Wednesday night at the Canadian Tire Centre, they'll have home-ice advantage to start a series for the first time since '07 when they reached the Stanley Cup final. The iPads, which were tested late in the regular season, provide real-time video capabilities to show players how they're performing. "It's been a whirlwind". That means that John-Michael Liles and Colin Miller will be in the lineup along with Adam McQuaid, Kevan Miller and Chara - as will heralded rookie Charlie McAvoy, making his National Hockey League debut. "He's obviously a young, talented player".
It all helped to put the Senators in the right frame of mind as they came out flying, out-hustling and out-skating the slower Bruins at every turn. Brandon Carlo doesn't score a lot, but he's reliable and eats a lot of minutes. "I'm an American but that was special", he said.
"When you have challenges, to have the ability to quickly look at what you're doing and now they're trying to expedite it even that much more", Arizona Coyotes coach Dave Tippett said.
"It's just about realizing where you are, taking it all in". Under first-year head coach Guy Boucher, the Senators finished second in the Atlantic Division to cement a playoff berth. But, who knows? Maybe Brad Marchand gets confused and accidentally slewfoots Patrice Bergeron. Rask has alternated between being subpar and being excellent this year, with his more recent games falling under the "excellent" category.
"I think changing their coach gave them a spark".
After a awful second period in which the Senators took a 1-0 and the Bruins did not land one shot on net, Frank Vatrano tied the game with his first goal in 17 games at 4:55 of the third period. He overcelebrates everything that happens, which is a lot of fun when you cheer for him, but must get frustrating if you're on the opposing team. "He supported well, playing with Tommy Cross for the most part". Dion Phaneuf still brings thump as a second pairing D-man; Viktor Stalberg and Jean-Gabriel Pageau are sneaky-good third liners; and of course Anderson has been a nemesis for the B's since the current campaign began. "There's some maintenance work going on with them, so we'll see where they're at tomorrow", Cassidy said after practice.
The increase in speed and tempo from college to the AHL was apparent for McAvoy.
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The biggest adjustment will be the speed of the game.
"It's a chance to rekindle a rivalry, I think", Smith added. Yes, the polarizing left wing scored 39 goals this winter, third best in the National Hockey League. And there is no denying that sentiment.
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Wherever McAvoy lines up in the Bruins' lineup Wednesday, he's expected to simply play his game.
I'm glad you said this, because Karlsson is the consummate defenceman.
"This is something I've been working for my whole life".
Here's a very encouraging stat: Since his dramatic return, Clarke MacArthur's ice time is climbing -9:44, 11:15, 16:25.
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