Bruins Daily: Pastrnak Love; Keefe Fired; Rangers Roll On

Regardless of what side people were on when it came to risk vs reward, everyone seems to be giving props to Boston Bruins winger David Pastrnak for dropping the gloves with Matthew Tkachuk.

His postgame comments? ‘I’m not afraid of Matthew Tkachuk. I can take a punch. I’ll do anything for these guys’ – goosebumps,” former NHLer and NHL Network analyst Mike Rupp said, praising the Bruins superstar winger in a tweet on Tuesday.

“I mean, as a depth guy, to know that a guy that could be up for the MVP probably won’t win it this year because he’s not a finalist, but when you get that kind of support that the superstar is in the fight with you, it lifts you up, man,” Rupp went on. “All of a sudden, now I’m like, look out for this Bruins team. They’re not dead; they’re not down. I know it’s 1-1, but they’re going to come back in a big way all because David Pastrnak said, ‘I’m in this with you guys. I’ll do anything. Whatever it takes, I’m going to get uncomfortable for you guys, we have to get uncomfortable.’ – Let’s go! I mean, can you imagine if some of the other superstars in the league did that stuff at the right time? You can move mountains with that sh!t, I’m telling ya!”

Here’s the rest of your Boston Hockey Now Bruins Daily:

Boston Bruins

Boston Hockey Now: There was plenty of love on Tuesday for much-maligned superstar Bruins winger David Pastrnak.

Boston Hockey Now: As expected, the Boston Bruins came crashing down to earth in Game 6 and lost 6-1 to the Florida Panthers and specifically captain Sasha Barkov.

Patriots Football Now: For the latest on the New England Patriots, check out our sister NFL site, Patriots Football Now!

Atlantic Division

Florida Hockey Now: Nothing but respect for David Pastrnak from Florida Panthers star winger Matthew Tkachuk.

Montreal Hockey Now: If you’re an NHL general manager with a surplus of scoring forwards and you need a skilled, young defenseman under cap control, then call the Montreal Canadiens.

Detroit Hockey Now: Who could be drafted 15th overall by the Detroit Red Wings?

TSN: Travis Green is the new head coach of the Ottawa Senators.

Sportsnet: The last two Maple Leafs head coaches have lost their jobs after a seven-game series lead to the Boston Bruins. Mike Babcock in 2019, and now Sheldon Keefe.

NHL

NY Post: The Carolina Hurricanes are on the brink of being swept thanks to a 3-2 overtime loss to the New York Rangers.

NYI Hockey Now: This is a crucial offseason for the New York Islanders.

New Jersey Hockey Now: Could Sheldon Keefe be the next head coach of the New Jersey Devils?

Philly Hockey Now: Should the Philadelphia Flyers try and trade up in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft?

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: How much longer will Mike Sullivan be the head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins?

Nashville Hockey Now: Another team with a big offseason ahead is the Nashville Predators.

Colorado Hockey Now: Could winger Jonathan Drouin be returning to the playoff lineup for the Colorado Avalanche?

The Eye Test: Could the odd man out for the Vegas Golden Knights be center Chandler Stephenson?

San Jose Hockey Now: The San Jose Sharks won the NHL Draft Lottery and will all but likely use the No. 1 pick overall on Boston University center Macklin Celebrini.