He came dressed like a shower curtain, then washed away the New York Islanders. It was the David Pastrnak show in Game 1 and, from before puck drop to the final horn, what a show he put on for the Boston Bruins. (imacSportsnet)
combined for six points and 19 shots -- that’s on-goal, not attempts . But Boston’s second line was also excellent, with David Krejci’s three assists including a gift empty-netter for Hall.
“I thought our forwards played great tonight,” McAvoy said. “I thought they attacked with tons of pace and our skill was on display. Lots of great chances and looks. When we're moving like that, when we're attacking and using each other, I think oftentimes we're able to carry the momentum of the game.”
“It felt like 22 players playing their first NHL game, you know?” Pastrnak said of playing in front of a full house and full-throated crowd. “Everybody looking around and so many people. It's a different sport with them in the building. Definitely kind of warms your heart and kind of reminds you why you play this sport.”The loss was hardly the fault of New York goalie Ilya Sorokin, whose team was outshot 40-22.