Charlie McAvoyWith 45 seconds remaining in the third period, he scored a power play goal to lift the trophy. Boston BruinsThe win was 4-3 Washington CapitalsThursday night
Boston lost its winger, but the win was costly. Brad MarchandHe sustained an apparent right shoulder injury when he was struck from behind into the boards in the second quarter. Garnet Hathaway— A “cheap play” that left the Bruins furious afterward.
“The Marchand (one I disliked) one was the worst. Bruce Cassidy, Bruins coach, said that he had “hit a guy in numbers in a vulnerable place”. “I’ve seen it from that player in past, so I didn’t like that one at any price.” It may be looked at by the league. Sometimes they just move on when it comes to Marchand. This particular situation, however, appears to be a weak spot, with the boards back high.
“But at end of the day we were able to overcome. … We are hopeful that Marchand is okay. It was a tough job for officials to make such quick calls like that. But that one I didn’t particularly like.
Boston also lost Anton BlidhThe injury occurred in the first period. After being hit on the head by an opponent, the left winger required assistance from an athletic trainer for a few minutes. Tom WilsonThere are still 4:33 seconds left in the first frame.
Cassidy said that he didn’t have any problem with Wilson’s hit. Wilson has a reputation for dangerous plays.
The coach stated, “On the Blidh 1, he came into central ice and saw him at last minute.” “Wilson hits hard. That’s what we’ve seen. Some are clean, some not. That didn’t bother me.
“I think he reached for his chest. I think he kept his elbows low. My vantage point was so poor that I couldn’t see anything but a hard hit.
Cassidy will have both Marchand and Blidh reevaluated Friday.
This report used information from The Associated Press.