01.05.2023 в 2:38

The Boston Bruins Just Completed The Most Embarrassing Choke In NHL History

The Boston Bruins had a dream season. They went a remarkable 65-12-5 in the regular season, good enough for 135 points. Both the number of wins and points were an all-time NHL record.

They were led by an incredible season by winger Dave Pastrnak. Pastrnak had a remarkable season, and scored 61 goals to go along with 52 assists.

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If it wasn’t for the incredible season by Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid, he would likely be the MVP.

And, their top two defenders, Charlie McAvoy and Hampus Lindholm, were among the best in the league, too. Couple that with amazing goaltending from Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman, and it was a superteam.

They were supposed to roll in their first round series against the Florida Panthers, who had to rally down the stretch to make the playoffs. But, that’s not how it went, to say the least.

After splitting the first two games in Boston, the Boston Bruins won two games in Miami to take a 3-1 series lead. They were in complete control with the series heading back to Boston for game 5. But, they found a way to lose game 5, 4-3 in overtime, and then lost game 6 back in Miami, 4-3, setting up a game 7 with the potential to be mighty embarrassing for the Boston Bruins.

And, it sure was. The Boston Bruins fell behind, 2-0 early on.

CATS STRIKE FIRST @MontourBrandon buries his 4th of the series! #StanleyCup #NHLStats: https://t.co/bwnWqShrYL

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— NHL (@NHL)
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ANOTHER ONE

The @FlaPanthers have a 2-0 lead against the Presidents’ Trophy winners in #Game7! #StanleyCup

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— NHL (@NHL)
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But, they scored three straight goals and it looked like disaster had been averted.

David Krejci absolutely CRANKED this one.

The @NHLBruins are on the board. #StanleyCup

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THIS. GAME. IS. TIED. #StanleyCup

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PASTAAAAAA

The @NHLBruins take the lead! #StanleyCup

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But, it couldn’t be so simple, as the Panthers tied it up.

THIS SERIES ISN'T OVER YET @MontourBrandon just forced OT in #Game7! #StanleyCup

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And, in the sudden-death, game 7 overtime, the Florida Panthers stunned the Boston Bruins with this goal by Carter Verhaege.

IT'S OVER! FLORIDA COMES ALL THE WAY BACK FROM A 3-1 SERIES DEFICIT! #Game7

They've taken down the Presidents' Trophy winners #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/Ex1r07SR6P

— NHL (@NHL)
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Everyone is talking about this Bruins collapse.

Diehard Bruins fan Dave Portnoy was pretty bummed out.

I knew it. pic.twitter.com/au5DfCgr84

— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente)
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And, everyone thinks the Bruins choked.

Biggest choke job in NHL history. For people saying Tampa getting swept in 19 you're wrong. That was bad but they didn't have 3 chances to close out a team. Maybe Red Wings losing in 94 to the Sharks but I think 2022-2023 bruins take the cake

— Ryan Whitney (@ryanwhitney6)
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Incompetent OT the cherry on top of a dumpster fire series they deserved to lose. Historic choke job, unbelievable wasted opportunity, and flushing away going all-in before a summer of massive cap issues.

— Bruins Stats (@bruins_stats)
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