New York. With ten minutes remaining in Florida, Boston held a 5-4 lead and were ready for a second round – but in a totally chaotic finish, the Panthers managed to rally for a 7-5 victory.
So far, the series’ superior series wins have been forced into Sunday’s gas-smothering Game 7.
– I can’t explain what happened, but it was fun, Florida Swedish defender Gustav Forsling told Sportbladet.
Even before Round 6 of FLA Live in Sunrise, the Florida Panthers raised many eyebrows with two wins against a team that had dominated the regular season solidly – but last night they shocked the world.
Despite the Bruins occasionally playing at least some really good hockey, and even getting pitcher David Pastrnak, the Cats refused to back down. They built a lead, came back from a deficit – then turned it all around in the unstoppable final minutes and won 7-5.
– Yes, I think watching it was entertaining. But none of the coaches seemed particularly satisfied, says Gustav Forsling when we got him next.
Can you explain what happened when you turned a 4-5 deficit into a 7-5 win in such a short time?
– I cannot. But it was fun.
This should be fun anyway. No one believed you when the playoffs started.
– Exactly, we calculated completely from the very beginning. But we ourselves have always believed in that and yes, it’s totally cool to be a part of.
Now Game 7 awaits in Boston on Sunday and Forsling, who was in charge of last night’s assist, has good hope that the fun continues after that.
– We go back there with good confidence, we have a very good feeling in the group. It will be very fun.
It can replace allmark
The opponents probably didn’t think so, they said, envisioning a much easier first-round trip to the Stanley Cup.
– We’ve learned that the playoffs are a very different animal than the regular season, says Coach Jim Montgomery.
Linus Allmark wasn’t having a fun night, allowing six of 32 shots, including some he usually takes, and Montgomery says he’s considering a trade in the box for Game 7.
– I think first of all it’s the guys in front of him who haven’t done a good enough job, but we’ll take everything into account and make line-up changes if we think it’s necessary, she says.
The potential Vezina Cup winner from Lugnvik himself doesn’t seem too worried.
– I should have made another rescue but I didn’t and unfortunately it happens sometimes, he says.