The NHL playoffs begin today with the Boston Bruins facing the Buffalo Sabres. Additionally, Jim Allvin has been fired, and Jesperi Kotkaniemi is reportedly unhappy in Carolina.
Key points
NHL playoffs begin today
Boston Bruins face Buffalo Sabres
Jim Allvin has been fired
Jesperi Kotkaniemi unhappy in Carolina
Marco Sturm comments on Bruins' performance
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Daily Bean: Playoffs Begin Today, Allvin Fired, Kotkaniemi Not Happy in Carolina
Fans pass a giant flag before Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series between the Boston Bruins and the Florida Panthers, Sunday, April 30, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
They open their first round series tomorrow night at 7:30 PM. After practice yesterday, Marco Sturm said that the Bruins played bigger and stronger than the Sabres; he also noted the importance of the fourth line in the upcoming series.
Nikita Zadorov talked about staying disciplined, but he is not changing his style of play.
The NHL playoffs begin today with three games starting at 3:00 PM ET. They will carry on into the night, with another at 5:30 PM and the last, the Battle of Pennsylvania, at 8:00 PM.
Happy Saturday, catch up on Bruins and league news in today’s Daily Bean:
Q&A
What time do the Boston Bruins play their first playoff game?
The Boston Bruins open their first playoff game against the Buffalo Sabres tomorrow night at 7:30 PM.
Why was Jim Allvin fired?
The article does not provide specific reasons for Jim Allvin's firing.
What did Jesperi Kotkaniemi say about his situation in Carolina?
Jesperi Kotkaniemi is reportedly unhappy in Carolina, although specific details about his concerns are not mentioned.
What did Marco Sturm say about the Bruins' performance?
Marco Sturm noted that the Bruins played bigger and stronger than the Sabres and emphasized the importance of the fourth line in the upcoming series.
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Boston Bruins
PHYSICALITY, 4TH LINE: The Boston Bruins are a physical team; it’s a part of their identity. A strong part of that is Nikita Zadorov, as well as two members of the fourth line. As long as they can play responsibly and stay out of the box, it could change a game or even the series.
ROUND 1 SCHEDULE: Here is the round 1 schedule between the Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres.
Prospects Update
Cooper Simpson was named as a finalist for the USHL Player of the Year award on Friday. He recorded 74 points (34-40–74) in 61 games, averaging 1.21 points per game. He had 38 points on the power play.
Will Zellers won the award last year. Zellers and Simpson will play together at North Dakota next season.
NHL News & National Hockey Now
TSN: The Canucks dumped GM Patrik Allvin yesterday. They finished last in the NHL, 14 points behind the Chicago Blackhawks. They went 25-49-8.
Allvin’s firing is the fourth GM firing of the season, and it might not be the last move in Vancouver.
Carolina Hockey Now: Jesperi Kotkaniemi is not happy in Carolina. The 25-year-old made it known during an interview with a Finnish newspaper, where he said that the lack of meaningful minutes is starting to get to him.
Detroit Hockey Now: Are the Red Wings mentally tough enough? They were not this season, and Dylan Larkin said so on Friday. The Red Wings choked away an Atlantic Division lead and ended up outside of the playoff picture.
Chicago Hockey Now: The Blackhawks had their exit interviews on Thursday. It is time for the Blackhawks to contend for a postseason spot, and the players know it. Jack Bushman has more from Chicago.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Sidney Crosby has torn apart the Philadelphia Flyers throughout his NHL career. If the Penguins are going to win this series, having him continue that will surely help. He kept it calm before the series, to no surprise, downplaying his past success against the Flyers as he looks ahead to the series.
Philly Hockey Now: How can the Flyers win the series? What could lose it for them? Will James has the strengths and weaknesses from the Flyers’ side of the series.
Today’s NHL Schedule
Senators at Hurricanes, Game 1 – 3:00 PM (US: ESPN, CA: SN)
Wild at Stars, Game 1 – 5:30 PM (US: ESPN, CA: SN)
Flyers at Penguins, Game 1 – 8:00 PM (US: ESPN, CA: SN)
