I wouldn't play Bunting. Just use the same lineup and win and then bring him back vs Boston. That way he is shielded from having to pay for his cheap shot on Cernak. Otherwise he's going to get run non stop and likely get called for Diving and then blow his lid and cause problems. Just sit him for this series.

If he cant keep his cool then he should sit the whole playoffs, the Bruins will be much worse that tamps. If tampa wants to focus on him then they wont be focusing on the other guys. might make it easier.

Tampa is the cheapest team in hockey. The bruins are not as physical or as dirty.

I mean that really depends on if Marchand is licking people or not this year.

They are a highly skilled team that plays such a sound brand of hockey. Tampa is an incredibly rough team and they love to muck it up after the whistle. Hell Florida is out hitting and playing more physical than the Bruins. Bunting will be more important in that round than he is now.

yes I agree, Boston overall is just a way better team. But I still think it's insane that Marchand has licked people.