How swapping Matt Grzelcyk for Derek Forbort optimized the Bruins’ Game 1 lineup
New York TimesBOSTON — Matt Grzelcyk had an excellent regular season. By deploying Orlov, Forbort and Hampus Lindholm on the left side of the defense, the Bruins placed either snarl or size — both in Forbort’s case — on each of the three pairings. “His penalty kill, he showed that today down the stretch there the last four-five minutes, he’s out there with Carlo killing a lot of important minutes for us, especially in the pulled-goalie situation.” Game 1 was Forbort’s first action since March 16. “Then we’re just trying to transition quick and switch sides up the ice.” McAvoy’s pass to Brad Marchand gave the left wing a step on Aaron Ekblad. We’ve got to be able to win our races to the net to get under sticks, get on bodies and give Ully a chance to see it.” The Bruins defense was not perfect.
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