Anthony Travalgia: Bruins getting significantly less power plays than other second round teams The Bruins have been on the short end of some calls in round two. Their power play chances don't compare to that of the seven other second round teams

Well, it's one extreme or the other. The officials have only two speeds - call everything or call nothing.

Remember Game 7 in 2011 (Bolts-Bruins)? No a single penalty was called - despite some blatant ones by both sides. Until that day, I had never seen a game without a single penalty called, ever. And I haven't seen one since. It really makes one want to put on the tinfoil hat.

Sure, Tampa Bay has been by far the more disciplined team in the series

I think ya answered your own question there. Both sides have missed calls. It looks like the league is weaning the refs favoritism for Boston cold turkey...of course there will be tears.

Yes they've been more disciplined, but they've gotten away with much more than the Bruins have. So I guess you can say the two even each other out? I guess I just miss the old days where once the playoffs came, whistles went away

I think ya answered your own question there. Both sides have missed calls. It looks like the league is weaning the refs favoritism for Boston cold turkey...of course there will be tears.
- halo63

Right with you there. I can't recall another game where this happened.

Well, it's one extreme or the other. The officials have only two speeds - call everything or call nothing.

Remember Game 7 in 2011 (Bolts-Bruins)? No a single penalty was called - despite some blatant ones by both sides. Until that day, I had never seen a game without a single penalty called, ever. And I haven't seen one since. It really makes one want to put on the tinfoil hat.
- GalacticStone

Well, it's one extreme or the other. The officials have only two speeds - call everything or call nothing.

Remember Game 7 in 2011 (Bolts-Bruins)? No a single penalty was called - despite some blatant ones by both sides. Until that day, I had never seen a game without a single penalty called, ever. And I haven't seen one since. It really makes one want to put on the tinfoil hat.

Best game I ever saw...
Sad someone had to lose, Glad it was the Bolts

Anthony Travalgia: Bruins getting significantly less power plays than other second round teams
The Bruins have been on the short end of some calls in round two. Their power play chances don't compare to that of the seven other second round teams
- Anthony Travalgia

Don't. Just don't take this vaginal narrative. We're not Toronto and don't make us (frank)ing sound like it.

When you stand around watching the other team it's hard to draw penalties.

When you stand around watching the other team it's hard to draw penalties.
- Cape Breton Bruins

The Bruins are being dominated in every facet of the game. We're going whine about the (frank)ing refs!!?

#weareallmapleleafs

Marchant complaining about the officiating? What has this world come to?

Coming into the playoffs, the Lightning's penalty kill was a HUGE concern. One of the worst in the league. In order for the Lightning to advance through the playoffs they either had to tighten up the penalty kill or stop taking so many damn penalties.

The players with the most penalty minutes per game for the Bolts during the regular season were 1. Stamkos, 2. Dotchin and 3(tied). Conacher. Notice how you haven't seen Dotchin at all in the playoffs and Conacher for only one game against NJ. That's a big reason why the Bolts are more disciplined.

You can blame the officials for the Bruins being down 2 games to 1 if it makes you feel better. But the Bolts know from the regular season that Penalties=Lose

Just pointing out numbers.

Maple Leafs fans would ignore the fact that their team is turning the puck over at an alarming rate, their third and fourth lines have been ghost in the series and lastly that their defense has been an absolute mess.

At least you guys recognize the above

Don't. Just don't take this vaginal narrative. We're not Toronto and don't make us (frank)ing sound like it.
- glove_was_stuck

The Bruins are being dominated in every facet of the game. We're going whine about the (frank)ing refs!!?

#weareallmapleleafs
- glove_was_stuck

Exactly. Tampa, with a relentless forecheck has completely frustrated the Bruins and their D. Grzelcyk is completely out to lunch in this series.

Rask was the only thing standing between the Bruins being handily beat or absolutely blown out the past two games. The only glaring error I saw against the Bruins by the refs was the Marchand breakaway in game #2. Besides that it's been give and take on both sides imo.

Just pointing out numbers.

Maple Leafs fans would ignore the fact that their team is turning the puck over at an alarming rate, their third and fourth lines have been ghost in the series and lastly that their defense has been an absolute mess.

At least you guys recognize the above
- Anthony Travalgia

Sounds like the Bruins the past 2 games.

The Bruins are being dominated in every facet of the game. We're going whine about the (frank)ing refs!!?

#weareallmapleleafs
- glove_was_stuck

You beat the Leafs, get over it. Leafs have been gone for a week, yet you still feel the need to bring them up? sad

When you stand around watching the other team it's hard to draw penalties.

Marchand complaining about calls. Rofl

When you stand around watching the other team it's hard to draw penalties.
- chienblanc

I havent been watching this series.

But if you've also been receiving significantly less headshots than it's #worth.

When you stand around watching the other team it's hard to draw penalties.
- Cape Breton Bruins

eggzachery

Why is everyone so naive to the fact that the NHL is sports ENTERTAINMENT. Just like wrestling. It is ruled by the all mighty dollar. The officials are on the ice to dictate the game. The playoffs are determined by the revenue and revenue is generated from the story lines. The two teams that would produce the most media coverage for the finals will be the two that make it. Team owners make most of their revenue from the gate sales. So making Toronto and Boston go 7 gave both owners the maximum amount of revenue for their expect playoff lifespan. Toronto or Boston weren't going farther than second round. Tampa and Boston will battle it out to play Pittsburgh for the east. Pittsburgh and Vegas would draw the most headlines for a final. Fleury and the castaway Knights will battle the Penguins and their quest for a three peat.

Back to the refs. Long ago we only had one ref to manage the games. But the fans cried because of all the missed calls. So the league decided to add a forth official. This was suppose to eliminate all of the missed calls. Really? There are more "missed" calls now than ever before. And now we have the situation room decided things on the ice from their secret office using camera angels that not everyone is privy to. And they still blow calls. Hmmm???

The problem with the Bruins is they are that good. The can dominate a game when they are allowed to get in their groove. They are clearly frustrated because of the things they can't control (the garbage reffing) Their last two games were horrible. All year long this team has been tenacious no matter the score (ie being down a goal or 2 or even 3). They are tired, injured and frustrated.

This team scares the league. They can beat anyone if its an evenly called game. I don't think they were suppose to make it out of the first round. After all, Matthews has the top selling jersey. But they beat the Leafs even with the officials against them. The league is not going to let that happen a second time.

Why is everyone so naive to the fact that the NHL is sports ENTERTAINMENT. Just like wrestling. It is ruled by the all mighty dollar. The officials are on the ice to dictate the game. The playoffs are determined by the revenue and revenue is generated from the story lines. The two teams that would produce the most media coverage for the finals will be the two that make it. Team owners make most of their revenue from the gate sales. So making Toronto and Boston go 7 gave both owners the maximum amount of revenue for their expect playoff lifespan. Toronto or Boston weren't going farther than second round. Tampa and Boston will battle it out to play Pittsburgh for the east. Pittsburgh and Vegas would draw the most headlines for a final. Fleury and the castaway Knights will battle the Penguins and their quest for a three peat.

Back to the refs. Long ago we only had one ref to manage the games. But the fans cried because of all the missed calls. So the league decided to add a forth official. This was suppose to eliminate all of the missed calls. Really? There are more "missed" calls now than ever before. And now we have the situation room decided things on the ice from their secret office using camera angels that not everyone is privy to. And they still blow calls. Hmmm???

The problem with the Bruins is they are that good. The can dominate a game when they are allowed to get in their groove. They are clearly frustrated because of the things they can't control (the garbage reffing) Their last two games were horrible. All year long this team has been tenacious no matter the score (ie being down a goal or 2 or even 3). They are tired, injured and frustrated.

This team scares the league. They can beat anyone if its an evenly called game. I don't think they were suppose to make it out of the first round. After all, Matthews has the top selling jersey. But they beat the Leafs even with the officials against them. The league is not going to let that happen a second time.
- jakxx

wow I love conspiracy theories. (double checks tin foil in hat)
The bruins arent controlling the pace of the play, the Lightning are. couldnt be a better example than when McQuaid was pressured into a bad pass resulting in goal #3.

Why is everyone so naive to the fact that the NHL is sports ENTERTAINMENT. Just like wrestling. It is ruled by the all mighty dollar. The officials are on the ice to dictate the game. The playoffs are determined by the revenue and revenue is generated from the story lines. The two teams that would produce the most media coverage for the finals will be the two that make it. Team owners make most of their revenue from the gate sales. So making Toronto and Boston go 7 gave both owners the maximum amount of revenue for their expect playoff lifespan. Toronto or Boston weren't going farther than second round. Tampa and Boston will battle it out to play Pittsburgh for the east. Pittsburgh and Vegas would draw the most headlines for a final. Fleury and the castaway Knights will battle the Penguins and their quest for a three peat.

Back to the refs. Long ago we only had one ref to manage the games. But the fans cried because of all the missed calls. So the league decided to add a forth official. This was suppose to eliminate all of the missed calls. Really? There are more "missed" calls now than ever before. And now we have the situation room decided things on the ice from their secret office using camera angels that not everyone is privy to. And they still blow calls. Hmmm???

The problem with the Bruins is they are that good. The can dominate a game when they are allowed to get in their groove. They are clearly frustrated because of the things they can't control (the garbage reffing) Their last two games were horrible. All year long this team has been tenacious no matter the score (ie being down a goal or 2 or even 3). They are tired, injured and frustrated.

This team scares the league. They can beat anyone if its an evenly called game. I don't think they were suppose to make it out of the first round. After all, Matthews has the top selling jersey. But they beat the Leafs even with the officials against them. The league is not going to let that happen a second time.
- jakxx

That totally explains Nashville making it last year. Or the Sharks the year before. Or Tampa in 15'. Or the Devils in 12'..................

Also where at in Sydney are you from?

Why is everyone so naive to the fact that the NHL is sports ENTERTAINMENT. Just like wrestling. It is ruled by the all mighty dollar. The officials are on the ice to dictate the game. The playoffs are determined by the revenue and revenue is generated from the story lines. The two teams that would produce the most media coverage for the finals will be the two that make it. Team owners make most of their revenue from the gate sales. So making Toronto and Boston go 7 gave both owners the maximum amount of revenue for their expect playoff lifespan. Toronto or Boston weren't going farther than second round. Tampa and Boston will battle it out to play Pittsburgh for the east. Pittsburgh and Vegas would draw the most headlines for a final. Fleury and the castaway Knights will battle the Penguins and their quest for a three peat.

Back to the refs. Long ago we only had one ref to manage the games. But the fans cried because of all the missed calls. So the league decided to add a forth official. This was suppose to eliminate all of the missed calls. Really? There are more "missed" calls now than ever before. And now we have the situation room decided things on the ice from their secret office using camera angels that not everyone is privy to. And they still blow calls. Hmmm???

The problem with the Bruins is they are that good. The can dominate a game when they are allowed to get in their groove. They are clearly frustrated because of the things they can't control (the garbage reffing) Their last two games were horrible. All year long this team has been tenacious no matter the score (ie being down a goal or 2 or even 3). They are tired, injured and frustrated.

This team scares the league. They can beat anyone if its an evenly called game. I don't think they were suppose to make it out of the first round. After all, Matthews has the top selling jersey. But they beat the Leafs even with the officials against them. The league is not going to let that happen a second time.
- jakxx

I can see some validity in the league wanting the Leafs over the Bruins. But you really think the league would then want Tampa over the city of Boston? That's where your conspiracy theory loses value.

Why is everyone so naive to the fact that the NHL is sports ENTERTAINMENT. Just like wrestling. It is ruled by the all mighty dollar. The officials are on the ice to dictate the game. The playoffs are determined by the revenue and revenue is generated from the story lines. The two teams that would produce the most media coverage for the finals will be the two that make it. Team owners make most of their revenue from the gate sales. So making Toronto and Boston go 7 gave both owners the maximum amount of revenue for their expect playoff lifespan. Toronto or Boston weren't going farther than second round. Tampa and Boston will battle it out to play Pittsburgh for the east. Pittsburgh and Vegas would draw the most headlines for a final. Fleury and the castaway Knights will battle the Penguins and their quest for a three peat.

Back to the refs. Long ago we only had one ref to manage the games. But the fans cried because of all the missed calls. So the league decided to add a forth official. This was suppose to eliminate all of the missed calls. Really? There are more "missed" calls now than ever before. And now we have the situation room decided things on the ice from their secret office using camera angels that not everyone is privy to. And they still blow calls. Hmmm???

The problem with the Bruins is they are that good. The can dominate a game when they are allowed to get in their groove. They are clearly frustrated because of the things they can't control (the garbage reffing) Their last two games were horrible. All year long this team has been tenacious no matter the score (ie being down a goal or 2 or even 3). They are tired, injured and frustrated.

This team scares the league. They can beat anyone if its an evenly called game. I don't think they were suppose to make it out of the first round. After all, Matthews has the top selling jersey. But they beat the Leafs even with the officials against them. The league is not going to let that happen a second time.
- jakxx