Yet another playoff run where the Bruins might need their 9th defenceman to play. And because it's Chara this time, you're looking at a firmly bottom-pair guy having to do some top-4 work. Not optimal. The one thing I wonder is if two days is enough time to get back to Boston, wire Chara's jaw, and give him the full face shield for Game 5.
I'm definitely on board for scratching Backes, but you better be sure the room understands what's going on. Not to play up a psychological component, but that's the kind of scratch that can demoralize a team if not done right.
I'm definitely on board for scratching Backes, but you better be sure the room understands what's going on. Not to play up a psychological component, but that's the kind of scratch that can demoralize a team if not done right.