For the second consecutive postseason the Boston Bruins made quick work of the Carolina Hurricanes. While the 2020 sequel was undoubtedly more competitive than its 2019 predecessor (in which Boston outscored Carolina 17-5), it still has left Carolina supporters scratching their heads.
There were a myriad of problems that have been attributed to the loss. A lack of toughness, subpar goaltending and undisciplined penalties have all been blamed. But today we’ll look at another facet of the Hurricanes game that was exposed against the Bruins: their breakout and reliance on stretch passes.
The stretch pass, usually a two line pass, is a low-percentage play, that can potentially yield high rewards.