There is one surprising development in the playoffs that’s been good news for the Leafs: the Bruins’ top line hasn’t been very effective at five-vs-five. (AndrewBerkshire)
, Mitch Marner and Zach Hyman line has been of particular difficulty for the Bruins, but it’s more than just that matchup. The Bruins’ overall numbers just aren’t looking great, especially compared to the regular season.
The fall from their regular season numbers are startling, especially for Pastrnak, who has been getting his fair share of criticism in this series as something is clearly up with him. This line remains dangerous when it comes to controlling passes. Any time Bergeron is on the ice, it’s going to be tough to get passes through the middle of the slot to connect; he’s just brilliant at cutting those off or being in such a solid position that he even deters attempts to pass through him. Similarly, all three of these players are above average top-six forwards at making those passes, so the combination results in a huge advantage in puck movement.
While Bergeron’s slot pass numbers remain strong, his overall playmaking has taken a huge hit as well. Over a third of the scoring chances he regularly creates for teammates have vanished.
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