It’s not a overseas function to Lindholm, who has run the membership’s prime man-advantage quintet in the previous, together with when McAvoy has missed time.
“What I like about Hampus is he’s direct,” mentioned Montgomery. “He’s looking to create a shot and he’s looking to let our net-front guy and our bumper win two-on-one battles at the net.”
Lindholm mentioned his mind-set when working the blue line is easy.
“Try to get pucks to the net,” he mentioned. “We’ve got some good sticks, some big bodies in there, and just put yourself in a good spot to be a threat to either shoot or make a danger pass.”
Lindholm was a horse against the Panthers, enjoying almost 22 minutes, together with nearly eight on the penalty kill, one of the few Bruins vibrant spots in Sunrise. Boston went 6 for 6 and scored a objective (Pavel Zacha) when it was shorthanded.
His skill to play in each scenario has made Lindholm one of Boston’s most dependable gamers since he arrived in 2022.
“I’ve always been like that Swiss Army knife you put me in, and I’ll do my best to help the team win hockey games,” mentioned Lindholm. “And we’ve been doing some good things in the PK, and we will obviously take that with us tonight. But it’s a full game of hockey out there, five-on-five, power play, PK. We want to put a full game together tonight.”
Tufte plugged in
Up entrance, Riley Tufte plugged in at left wing on the third line in place of Max Jones. Although no official phrase from Guinness, Tufte’s addition needed to make it amongst the largest trios in the NHL.
Tufte checks in at 6 ft 6 inches, 230 kilos, whereas middle Trent Frederic is 6-3, 221, and proper wing Justin Brazeau is 6-6, 227.
“Tufte is someone that we’re looking for — being on a line with Frederic and Brazeau — is that size,” mentioned Montgomery. “Being able to overwhelm people down low with their possession and they’re supporting each other, and he has the ability to make plays. He scored 27 goals in the American League last year, and did a really good job in nine games with Colorado. So, playing to his strengths, getting on top of people, being heavy, being hard at the net, things that should lend him to have success on that line.”
Tufte is trying to make use of that dimension and his pace to disrupt and create.
“Be hard on the forecheck [and have a] presence down low, just being noticeable out there, I’d say,” mentioned Tufte. “I just want to keep my feet moving. I think I’m very noticeable out there protecting the puck, so those are some things that I can build on, too. Try to be noticeable every game.”
Poitras progressing
Matt Poitras shed his pink, noncontact jersey and as a substitute wore a gold jersey on a observe line with Jones and Tyler Johnson. “Poitras is continuing to make the steps that we go through [when rehabbing],” mentioned Montgomery … Johnson stays on a PTO and “is being patient and sticking around for now,” mentioned the coach … This was the 762nd assembly between the Original Six franchises, with Montreal holding a 353-294-103-11 benefit. The Bruins are 175-142-56-7 at home against the Habs … Song of the night time: “Back in Black,” by AC/DC. (It was the home opener, what did you anticipate?)
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