Bruins vs. Canadiens, Game 5: Inside the numbers
The Bruins’ third line has been excellent against the Canadiens, and Soderberg has led the way.
The Bruins’ third line has been excellent against the Canadiens, and Soderberg has led the way.
The LA Kings picked up Marian Gaborik from the Columbus Blue Jackets at the trade deadline; a deal reminiscent of when they got Jeff Carter in 2012 on their road to the Cup. Gaborik has provided the Kings with a necessary spark in the 2014 playoffs.
The Bruins gutted out a 1-0 overtime victory against the Canadiens in Game 4. Puck luck has not be Boston’s friend, it’s time for top lines to help provide consistency.
The Bruins have been the better 5-on-5 team through three games, but the Canadiens have deployed a stifling defense. Mike Weaver has emerged as one of the Canadiens’ skaters consistently disrupting the Bruins’ offense.