Bruce Cassidy Explains Why Bruins Didn't Use Pastrnak In Shootout.
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MarcONovember 13, 2019 (1:51 PM)
The Boston Bruins racked up a disappointing loss last night when they blew a four goal lead to the Florida Panthers.�
Boston eventually lost the game in shootout and will try and rebound Friday in a big game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.�
Head coach Bruce Cassidy received a bit of slack for his choices in the shootout last night which included leaving out David Pastrnak.�
Cassidy explains his reasoning behind not using Pastrnak in the shootout.�
"You know, again, (goalie coach) Bob (Essensa) has information on that. One thing Bob suggested � we were going to use Wagner," Cassidy said, via a team-provided transcript. "There was maybe more shooters than dekers against this goalie coming in, but Charlie (Coyle) scored in the shootout shooting. You know, we put Coyle in and recommended shooting. Pasta tends to like to deke, so that's why we went away from him. He's been a little bit cold lately in the shootout, so give some other guys an opportunity that we feel can finish. Charlie McAvoy definitely has but didn't happen."
What do you think about Cassidy's explanation?�
