After the Boston Bruins lost 2-1 to the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 6 on Thursday night, Bruins coach Jim Montgomery made it clear that he was not satisfied with David Pastrnak's performance.
Pastrnak, who scored 47 goals in the regular season, was held scoreless in Games 5 and 6, and Boston lost both games. The Bruins were frustrated by the Maple Leafs in Game 6. The Maple Leafs outscored the Bruins 12-2 in the first period. Pastrnak had four shots on goal. He didn't look as dangerous as usual.
“This time of year, the best players have to be the best players,” Montgomery responded. “I think it's a big effort, but they need to make some big plays in big moments. Marchand did that in this series. “Pasta needs to evolve even more. .”
Montgomery wasn't finished. According to Jimmy Murphy of Boston Hockey Now, later in the interview, Montgomery said: He does it in a flurry, but not very consistently. ”
The Maple Leafs and Bruins will play Game 7 on Saturday at 8 p.m.
Redwing in case you missed it
- The Grand Rapids Griffins hope to have 6-foot-8 Elmer Soderblom back in the lineup for Game 3 against the Rockford IceHogs tonight at Van Andel Arena.
- Detroit prospect Nate Danielson scored 10 points for the Portland Winterhawks in the Western Hockey League playoffs.
- When thinking about the future of the Red Wings, don't forget about Swedish defenseman William Wallinder.He is making progress with the Grand Rapids Griffins.
Red Wings offseason
The Portland Winterhawks, led by Detroit prospect Nate Danielson, lost 6-1 to the Prince George Cougars in Game 5 of their playoff series. The Winterhawks still hold a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series. Danielson was shut out. The final two games of the series will be played in Prince George.
Hockey Now Network
Philadelphia: General manager Daniel Briere is in Finland scouting for the Under-18 World Championship. Jonathan Bailey writes about what that means. Philadelphia Flyers.
Florida: Etu Luostarinen has quietly become a very capable player for the Florida Panthers.
PITTSBURGH: Dave Molinari looks at which of Kyle Dubas' free agent signings with the Pittsburgh Penguins worked and which didn't.
San Jose Sharks: GM Mike Grier should have more than $30 million in cap space this summer. What should he do with it? San Jose Sharks.
