[PST] Quarter finals: Boston Bruins vs. New York Islanders---the Islanders win 4-2.

[activeStick]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

Anybody who says coaching doesn’t matter needs to look at the New York Islanders.

That’s not the greatest roster in the world (there are some contracts I don’t love on that team) but you have 20 guys that know their role and all pull in the same direction every night.

Darryl has also proven he has the same ability

[CliffFletcher]

Originally Posted by mile

Back-to-back years in the final four.

Love the strong defense, smart plays, and work ethic. No true top guy or superstar, just four solid lines and three solid D pairings where someone different steps up each game/series. Trotz and Lou have done a great job changing the team culture.

And missing their captain and arguable best all-around player.

[Tsawwassen]

It's over for the Bruins.

[Tsawwassen]

Game 6 final score
Bruins 2 at Islanders 6
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl...ne-9-1.6059969
http://sportsstats.cbc.ca/hockey/nhl...cap136159.html
https://nhl.nbcsports.com/2021/06/09...up-semifinals/
https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/games/2346995/

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

Anybody who says coaching doesn’t matter needs to look at the New York Islanders.

That’s not the greatest roster in the world (there are some contracts I don’t love on that team) but you have 20 guys that know their role and all pull in the same direction every night.

Has anyone actually said coaching doesn’t matter? I know there are some that say it wouldn’t be enough to change the Flames’ fortunes, but I don’t know anyone that said it makes zero difference.