Bedard's Daily Briefing 05.01.19: Tough Boston sports night, unless you're Rick Porcello

Good morning!

A few random thoughts while I wonder what we're all going to do tonight...

• So, yeah, not a great postseason night for Boston sports ... but at least they're rare.

• We'll start with the Bruins, who couldn't solve the BOB Wall in a 2-1 loss. Tuukka gave up one semi-soft goal and on the other, Zdeno Chara was just sloppy. Not good enough.


• As for the offense, the Bruins are still spinning their wheels in the top 6. I mean, they hit some posts and didn't have much puck luck, but the B's are a long way from their peak offensively.


• But I'm glad Brandon Carlo has a lot of confidence.


• Love him, but it's time to take the drastic measure of sitting David Pastrnak for a game. He hasn't scored a goal with his stick since April 17 (thanks skate). Most of it's mental, but some of it's physical. The awkward hit along the boards last night gives them a little cover. He just needs to clear his head a little bit. Give him a breather.


• Celtics series over? Nope. Thanks, Paul Pierce.


• Unfortunately, the Celtics turned back into their regular-season selves. But they're much better than that. And, give the Bucks credit, they adjusted. Now it's Brad Stevens' turn. Long ways to go. Still like the Celtics big-time in this series.


• Rick Porcello was tremendous last night against an A's team that has now lost six straight road games. Even Red Sox killer Ramon Laureano dropped a fly ball.


• More good news: Mookie Betts is heating up, and Michael Chavis keeps hitting.


• But we need to talk about JBJ ... he needs to sit until it warms up. .148?!


• Interesting that the Patriots brought in Jared Veldheer for a visit. There was a time when he was among the best tackles in the league, but he hasn't been the same since an injury midway through the 2016 season.

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