Series Talk: [A1] Toronto Maple Leafs vs [WC1] Ottawa Senators (TOR Leads 1-0)

[Mr. Canucklehead]

I went Leafs in 6 - but more importantly, this is my candidate to be the most entertaining series of the first round. Should be an absolute firecracker and I can’t wait to watch.

 

[Sting]

Could you imagine if this happened now? Tucker would have been out for the series just based on his grabbing a player from the bench alone lol

 

[bringbacktheskate604]

Leafs take this in 5. Will face Tampa in round 2.

Winning the Atlantic was huge!
I have a hard time buying into any hype for the lower ranked seeds in the East given how pathetic the eastern conference was as a whole this year. Sure the west had the sharks and hawks but every other team finished above 500 and 1-14 the teams are overall better IMHO.
Not to mention the many advantages eastern teams have when it comes to travel.

Leafs experience and not having to play a Florida team should see them win.

 

[Gil Gunderson]

Winning the Atlantic was huge!
I have a hard time buying into any hype for the lower ranked seeds in the East given how pathetic the eastern conference was as a whole this year. Sure the west had the sharks and hawks but every other team finished above 500 and 1-14 the teams are overall better IMHO.
Not to mention the many advantages eastern teams have when it comes to travel.

Leafs experience and not having to play a Florida team should see them win.

lol the Sens have almost an identical record to the Leafs since December 1st and slightly better underlying numbers.

I do agree that the Leafs have an advantage when it comes to experience and that could play a role (inexperienced teams in the playoffs don’t typically go far), but it wouldn’t surprise me if goaltending decides this series either.

 

[Breakers]

Love it

Have Neil and Tucker drop the puck for a few games

I still think Tkachuk is an amazing player, but he still doesn’t understand even trade offs and will go to box with like Steven Lorentz which Toronto does every day

 

[viper0220]

Go Ottawa Senators Go.

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

The Battle of Ontario. I think the winner of this series goes to the final 4.

 

[JTToilinginToronto]

I think this goes 7 games and either team could win it. Voted Ottawa.

 

[David Suzuki]

leafs in 5 but voted in 6 because it’ll make them sweat a little more

 

[No Fun Shogun]

Sens in five.

 

[JKG33]

Sens in 7. Leafs will look dominant in a couple games, putrid in a few others, Matthews does his usual "injured" disappearing act, and they choke away a game 7.

 

[Silky Johnson]

It's funny how things are perceived differently, "eye of the beholder" and all.

To me that was a hilarious play by Greig. Either it was pure excitement or he was f***ing with the leafs. I'm good with either.

Rielly reaction on the other hand was reckless and undisciplined.

 

[Kennedys]

Let's go Sens. And btw i say that that even if the Habs miss the playoffs

 

[A1LeafNation]

It's funny how things are perceived differently, "eye of the beholder" and all.

To me that was a hilarious play by Greig. Either is was pure excitement or he was f***ing with the leafs. In good with either.

Rielly reaction on the other hand was reckless and undisciplined.

I think it should be viewed hilariously by both sides given this series is confirmed now.

Series will be good.

 

[Hank Plank]

All I know is Sportsnet is going to be insufferable.

Is Cassie Campbell going to make a few appearances? Would help take the edge off.

 

[Adele Dazeem]

Ottawa has the better goaltending and defense.
The Leafs have bigger names at forward but they can't outmuscle Tkachuk and company.
Got to hit them hard and watch them collapse.

 

[winnipegger]

Leafs are going to lose game 1 and game 2 and everyone will panic. Leafs will win game 3, 4, 5 and 6.

 

[DANTHEMAN1967]

The good news for Michael Andlauer is that by playing the Leafs in the playoffs they won't have to tarp over empty seats.

 

[Hull2Roenick2Kane]

please win Senators. we need Braeden Cootes

 

[Puckstuff]

I wish we had the old format of 2 seed plays 7 seed. I'd much rather play the Devils. But alright bring on Ottawa.

 

[Squiffy]

So hype. Good luck Sens, boy I am dialled for it. My family is not going to be pleased with my behaviour for the next 2 weeks lol

 

[Squiffy]

So hype. Good luck Sens, boy I am dialled for it. My family is not going to be pleased with my behaviour for the next 2 weeks lol

And not single f*** will be given

 

[cyris]

Ottawa has the better goaltending and defense.
The Leafs have bigger names at forward but they can't outmuscle Tkachuk and company.
Got to hit them hard and watch them collapse.

Stolarz G/34 W/21 SO/4 GAA/2.14 S%/.926
Ullmark G/43 W/24 SO/4 GAA/2.67 S%/.911

How do the Sens have better goaltending?

 

[Bruce Granville]

At least one Canadian team in round two.

 

[Seras]

Ottawa has the better goaltending and defense.
The Leafs have bigger names at forward but they can't outmuscle Tkachuk and company.
Got to hit them hard and watch them collapse.

Going by the stats the leafs are better goalie wise

You mean the guy who is injured today?

With who and why would the leafs collapse at home when every single game is a home game?

This is literally the best match up the leafs could have gotten