Post-Game Talk: AHHHHHHH!!!! Leafs win 2-0 Game 6

[dubplatepressure]

That flip up the middle late in the game by AM was as diabolical a turnover as I've ever seen. Thank the god of F*** for deciding not to punish us for it. Sometimes luck loves you, sometimes luck is your ex.

crazy right? he's done that several times. Hope he tightens up on that.

 

[arso40]

He has his tickets to the world's all booked

Funny i woulda thought Hes the one that never shows up

 

[Peiskos]

Just beat these clowns so they can go back to having 12 fans.

 

[leafs in five]

That sauce by Bobby, my word. Love the decision to pass it early too, domore of that.

 

[WillyC]

Auston is going to look badass hoisting the Cup with a black eye!

 

[ruaware41]

Okay I get if I'm being a Debbie Downer but anyone else feel like Florida was the better team? Seeing Matthews in his 1st of 2nd post game interview and Berube speak I was just like what? Save a few shifts of chaos we barely sustained offensive zone time while Florida was comfortably controlling the puck in our zone for extended periods and comfortably broke the puck out of their zone repeatedly while the Leafs looked like they were trying to survive long enough until they could counter strike.

I guess they were trying to be positive but I did not see the Leafs have a great game. Florida had several grade a chances they shot a little wide. I liked the intensity but I hope they don't play like this in game 7 and can make the adjustments. Maybe playing at home will help but this game reminded me of the Babcock days when their only method of breakout was chipping it to the neutral zone hoping for an odd man rush.

 

[123offtheglass]

Impressive effort/performance for what could've been his last game as a Leaf, hope he brings it Sunday

 

[thewave]

Hope Patches has another big game in him Sunday. He has been pretty impactful.

 

[Kazparov]

I still can't believe they won.

 

[Legion34]

That sauce by Bobby, my word. Love the decision to pass it early too, domore of that.

Yes they have been making area passes too close. So that bob can either poke it away or they have no where to go.

 

[A1LeafNation]

I still can't believe they won.

They do this every year.

Just when you think it can't be done, they do just enough to blow it game 7.

 

[tuckerintensity]

Quick Hits:

1) That might have been our most complete game of the playoffs.

2) Matthews was on it. From the drop of the puck he was driving play. Likely one of his weaker shots goes in too, he needed something like that.

3) Knies being hurt could pose a problem. I know he never left, but he never looked right after he took that hit.

4) Credit where it's due, Domi was great. He made (at least) three very good to incredible defensive plays, was disciplined, and a good play on the insurance goal.

5) Depth. The bottom two lines were fantastic, made great defensive plays and got that huge insurance goal. We can rag on the big guys all we want, we need that in a big way to win.

6) Woll trending up, that's the most comfortable he's looked to me. Even in his great Game 4 he didn't seem as comfortable as last night... the team too, for that matter.

7) Berube. For everything he got wrong in Game 5, he got right last night. He kept that calm demeanor and you can see it in the team.

8) Game 7 against the champs. You ask for this as a player and as a fan. It's been a great series so far, we've earned being here, now let's end their reign.

 

[QJo]

What does the name Arthurs Irbe mean to you?

Style

 

[Punch Drunk Loov]

Win the next game and we're back

 

[tuckerintensity]

Okay I get if I'm being a Debbie Downer but anyone else feel like Florida was the better team? Seeing Matthews in his 1st of 2nd post game interview and Berube speak I was just like what? Save a few shifts of chaos we barely sustained offensive zone time while Florida was comfortably controlling the puck in our zone for extended periods and comfortably broke the puck out of their zone repeatedly while the Leafs looked like they were trying to survive long enough until they could counter strike.

I guess they were trying to be positive but I did not see the Leafs have a great game. Florida had several grade a chances they shot a little wide. I liked the intensity but I hope they don't play like this in game 7 and can make the adjustments. Maybe playing at home will help but this game reminded me of the Babcock days when their only method of breakout was chipping it to the neutral zone hoping for an odd man rush.

Well deserved win. Our top players were better than theirs, our depth was more effective, our goalie was better, our defense was strong. We were the better team last night and I'd be shocked if Paul Maurice doesn't think that too.

 

[francis246]

Okay I get if I'm being a Debbie Downer but anyone else feel like Florida was the better team? Seeing Matthews in his 1st of 2nd post game interview and Berube speak I was just like what? Save a few shifts of chaos we barely sustained offensive zone time while Florida was comfortably controlling the puck in our zone for extended periods and comfortably broke the puck out of their zone repeatedly while the Leafs looked like they were trying to survive long enough until they could counter strike.

I guess they were trying to be positive but I did not see the Leafs have a great game. Florida had several grade a chances they shot a little wide. I liked the intensity but I hope they don't play like this in game 7 and can make the adjustments. Maybe playing at home will help but this game reminded me of the Babcock days when their only method of breakout was chipping it to the neutral zone hoping for an odd man rush.

I think we have to be aware of the type of game Toronto is trying to play. Berube’s system isn’t always about sustained offensive pressure. It’s about capitalizing on the offensive chances that come and then limiting high danger scoring chances.

Florida may have had more pressure but I can’t think of many high danger scoring opportunities that they got on net. Toronto muffled them, everything was to the outside or point shots, any shots in close were swarmed by Toronto’s d and blocked. I think the leafs are most comfortable playing this way and winning this way. When they start trying to get cute and fancy in the offensive zone is when they actually end up making costly turnovers that lead to odd man rushes the other way. So I think Berube is happy to let other teams have the puck and defend because he trusts his team to make the opposition pay when they make a mistake.

It’s just very different than what we are used to, but if you look at all of Toronto’s wins in the playoffs, when they play that way, they win.

 

[The Hanging Jowl]

Really doesn't look like much. I don't like the way he throws his leg out after the hit, looked unnatural.

 

[Tarmore]

How often does the team with the lead (other than the Leafs) while winning be called at a 2:1 ratio this often?

 

[Ghetto Sangria]

Habs fan here. The leafs and habs rivalry takes a back seat this season. A Canadian team must win the Cup this year!

I love how your team is built. Super stars and role players. Patches & Domi. Gritty, solid D… and still winning with your backup (love his clutchness).

A lot of us are rooting for you. This one feels different. Can’t wait for Sunday!

 

[Racer88]

They do this every year.

Just when you think it can't be done, they do just enough to blow it game 7.

That is why so many of us get so frustrated with this team. We watch them dominate game 1, 2 and half of game 3 then they totally crap the bed culminating in that incredibly lazy disinterested incompetent effort in game 5.
Game 6 they decide to show up and care and put together a text book game.
I realize every game isn’t going to be a Picasso but a consistent effort and turn up the give a shit level woukd go a long way for fan support

 

[Lshap]

Okay I get if I'm being a Debbie Downer but anyone else feel like Florida was the better team? Seeing Matthews in his 1st of 2nd post game interview and Berube speak I was just like what? Save a few shifts of chaos we barely sustained offensive zone time while Florida was comfortably controlling the puck in our zone for extended periods and comfortably broke the puck out of their zone repeatedly while the Leafs looked like they were trying to survive long enough until they could counter strike.

I guess they were trying to be positive but I did not see the Leafs have a great game. Florida had several grade a chances they shot a little wide. I liked the intensity but I hope they don't play like this in game 7 and can make the adjustments. Maybe playing at home will help but this game reminded me of the Babcock days when their only method of breakout was chipping it to the neutral zone hoping for an odd man rush.

FWIW as a neutral fan, the only time Florida clearly dominated was the first half of the 2nd period. They had 9 or 10 shots to Toronto's zero shots, and during that stretch it looked like the Panthers were taking control of the game. But, to their credit, the Leafs held on, killed the Matthews penalty and regained momentum. Toronto had a really strong second half of the game, great PK and backchecking from everyone. They did a great job shutting the Panthers down and fully earned the win.

 

[Welsh Maple Leaf]

Impressive win on the road

 

[Malachi Crunch]

Karma

 

[TorMapleJays]

This team.

Damn, sucks for Bonsie, biggest Goal of Matthews career, biggest playoff goal in this era, and he wasnt looking and he botched the call...

He was pissed off afterwards clearly

hes also at home and the audio was ahead.

 

[Isaac Nootin]

Win the next game and we're back

Some of us never left.