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

[TheGreenTBer]

as a die hard Leaf fan I dont blame anyone who thinks Toronto wont make it out of the 1st round

We haven't earned that confidence. Credentials in this league are earned.

 

[Dirty Mind]

This is the most hotly-anticipated first round series for me.

Dallas/Colorado should be great because it’s like a conference final-quality series in the first round, but doesn’t come close to the passion or stakes of this the Battle of Ontario matchup imo. It’s like a powder keg waiting to go off.

 

[Nice]

Most pumped for this series. Brings another level of excitement seeing these two go at it. Wish I could be there to see a game as a neutral, energy is probably insane

 

[Korpse]

You do understand that data used to generate statistics are collected by the home club and the bias varies from team to team. As a result, the end statistical result is too often not accurate enough to create a full picture. Watching both clubs play it’s clear that the Leafs play (when needed) a much more mature defensive structure than the Sens. Consequently the Sens goalie will need to stand on his head for that team to win even one game.

This is not true, maybe for the shot clock but those numbers get corrected all the time during stoppages because the NHL has a 3rd party tracking all data. There's zero chance the NHL would allow home arena tracking of data and enter into the sports betting, that would be a massive scandal.

 

[93gilmour93]

Proof is in the pudding (playoffs).

We don't have evidence one way or another on how Stolarz will perform in the pressure cooker that is the playoffs. What we do have evidence of is that Ulmark hasn't been good come playoffs in the three seasons he's played in them. To be continued.....

 

[EveryDay]

Leafs in 5.

 

[MCR74]

as a die hard Leaf fan I dont blame anyone who thinks Toronto wont make it out of the 1st round

I'm curious to hear the excuses if TO does make it out of the first round.

 

[Golden_Jet]

34:50 sample size. Totally solid argument

Exactly, no playoff experience at all.

 

[a mangy Meowth]

This is the most hotly-anticipated first round series for me.

Dallas/Colorado should be great because it’s like a conference final-quality series in the first round, but doesn’t come close to the passion or stakes of this the Battle of Ontario matchup imo. It’s like a powder keg waiting to go off.

Caliber of hockey: by far Dal/Col

Number of fans: by far Tor/Ott

I really don't think the stakes are higher though - unless you're talking about TML fan emotions being on the precipice

 

[Rhaegar Targaryen]

Big Bad Brady returns tonight

 

[MCR74]

Big Bad Brady returns tonight

LOL!

 

[EK65IsAGod]

 

[AvroArrow]

View attachment 1016239

Need a thumbs down emoji, how dare the NHL not put the Leafs on Saturday for game 1.

 

[MCR74]

View attachment 1016239

Finally. Is that official?

 

[EK65IsAGod]

Need a thumbs down emoji, how dare the NHL not put the Leafs on Saturday for game 1.

The professional athletes need 2 days rest before playing in the playoffs or something, idk

 

[AvroArrow]

The professional athletes need 2 days rest before playing in the playoffs or something, idk

Amateurs

 

[Rhaegar Targaryen]

Need a thumbs down emoji, how dare the NHL not put the Leafs on Saturday for game 1.

Think they’re not putting any teams who play tonight on Saturday

 

[NyQuil]

We don't have evidence one way or another on how Stolarz will perform in the pressure cooker that is the playoffs. What we do have evidence of is that Ulmark hasn't been good come playoffs in the three seasons he's played in them. To be continued.....

Kind of like Tkachuk and Marner.

 

[MiscBrah]

Need a thumbs down emoji, how dare the NHL not put the Leafs on Saturday for game 1.

I think if it wasn't a long weekend they probably would have put it Saturday, but there's no real difference because Monday is a holiday. This also sets them up nicely for a Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday schedule for games 2-4.

 

[93gilmour93]

Kind of like Tkachuk and Marner.

Sure but we all know goaltending is the most important position in the playoffs. If a forward doesn't produce you can have others try and compensate for that. With the number 1 goalie that alone can sink a team if he doesn't produce

 

[TheNewEra]

Finally. Is that official?

not yet but thats what is being reported. Im guessing it gets finalized sometime today

 

[NyQuil]

Sure but we all know goaltending is the most important position in the playoffs. If a forward doesn't produce you can have others try and compensate for that. With the number 1 goalie that alone can sink a team if he doesn't produce

Yup.

If Ullmark isn’t up to the task, hopefully Green puts Leevi in instead of Forsberg.

 

[AvroArrow]

Antony Stolarz is going to be the X-Factor of the series in my opinion. People have been doubting our goaltending all season, for absolutely no reason to be honest. But as we approach game 82, Stolarz is

#1 in the league in save percentage at .926
#3 in the league in goals against average at 2.14
#7 in the league in shutouts with 4

We have some playoff experience, home ice advantage, great goaltending and a strong 2-way system.

 

[Mr grumpy]

as a die hard Leaf fan I dont blame anyone who thinks Toronto wont make it out of the 1st round

Up front and D they are good. but like with several teams, if the D is not up to task? it will be interesting

 

[ACLEVERNAME]

Simple scheduling decision already getting into the Leafs head. I like it.