Merlot Line Gets Credit for Bruins Quick Win
The Boston Bruins closed out their series against the New York Rangers in just five games, winning four and losing one in overtime.
The Bruins fourth line of Gregory Campbell, Shawn Thornton and Daniel Paille, known as the the Merlot Line, is receiving a lot of credit for helping end the series so fast.
The NY Times makes the numbers clear:
Campbell had two goals, the second scored into an empty net with 51 seconds left. Over the course of the five games, the line of Campbell, Thornton and Daniel Paille produced four goals (three by Campbell), six assists and the aforementioned fight. They completely dominated the Rangers’ fourth-liners and even their Ranger superiors. Rick Nash and Ryan Callahan? One goal each.
Campbell and Thornton each fought once during the series. Derek Dorsett was the opponent for both. Thornton, who fought Dorsett in the final game said, “I thought he was trying to take liberties on my linemate. I wasn't OK with that, and that's the end of it.”
