James van Riemsdyk, commonly referred to as JVR, scored his first playoff goal for the Boston Bruins in a match against his former team, Toronto. The goal, which was the result of a hustle play and a skillful backhanded move through the goalie Ilya Samsonov's five-hole, put the Bruins ahead 1-0. This goal marks JVR's 21st career goal in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The play was set up by Danton Heinen and Trent Frederic who pressured the puck free, allowing JVR to capitalize and score.
After scoring his 21st career goal in the #StanleyCup Playoffs, JVR chats with @sportsnetkyle. ποΈ Catch the 2nd period live on Sportsnet or stream on Sportsnet+ π https://t.co/KJBtAjQMv6
Of all guys to score on Toronto in the playoffs for Boston. Itβs JVR. How the turntables. #LeafsForever #NHLBruins
JVR opens the scoring against his former club! π» https://t.co/AkKfsjuHsF
Puck poked free by Danton Heinen and Trent Frederic pressure, and it goes right to JVR heading to the net. He puts a nice move on Ilya Samsonov and shovels a backhanded through the five hole. Bruins up 1-0. JVR has played well since being inserted into the B's lineup
JVR with hustle play and goal, 1-0 #NHLBruins
James van Riemsdyk, a veteran of Toronto vs Boston in the playoffs, has his first playoff goal for the Bruins, and it's 1-0.