GDT: Apr. 27, 7:00pm: The BWO proudly presents "The Leafs vs TB - It's Game 5 Baby!" - The Opposite Edition

[sxvnert]

Splitting up Matthews and Marner should have been obvious after game #3. Defensively, Matthews covers for Nylander and Marner covers for Tavares. Also forces Tampa to choose between Hedman vs Matthews or Marner, not both at once. I expect a much better start with this lineup change tonight.

 

[Zybalto]

Faceoffs so far among those taking 20+ draws in the series:

Leafs:
Tavares: 56.52%
O'Reilly: 55.00%
Kampf: 49.09%
Matthews: 48.28%

TB:
Bellemare: 67.44%
Paul: 58.33%
Point: 47.50%
Cirelli: 43.59%
Stamkos: 28.57% (Worst of any in the playoffs)

 

[horner]

We need to win this game before cernak comes back

 

[Jojalu]

I think sitting bunting was a common sense move. bunting IMO would have been a liability. Leafs have won 3 games without bunting in the line up.

there many reasons I can state why its a good move by keefe; one of them is the mainboard thread about Mack whining to the officials and stopping his play last night while Kraken score. Same can happen with Bunting being tripped/hooked/held/whatnot in the tampa-dzone refs don;t call shit on bunting and leafs have to defend an odd man rush leading to a quality chance or goal for tampa.

Bunting sitting is a good thing. I am just concerned about Keefe's in game galaxy braining. so far its a good start he has matthews/marner on separate lines; he has the last change and he adjusted A LOT in gm3 and gm4 by telling Tavares to F-OFF and not giving much minutes especially in Gm3 and rightly so.

Only gripe I have regarding players dressed is he is still dressing Holl.

I just don't want Keefe to galaxy brain shit during the game and keep it simple and common sense hockey.



he had no choice. Tavares was garbage in Game 3

This will be the last night Bunting sits regardless of outcome.

They lose, he draws in for game 6.

Rhey win, he starts Game 1 against Bos/Fla

 

[BayStBullies]

Let's beat the refs and move onward to the next level of ref boss battles.

 

[stats1]

Everyone is nervous as hell… and it’s only the first round! I completely get it, but I seriously wonder if our tickers could take it if we actually went to the Cup finals!!

Personally, I’m considering buying a defibrillator…… just in case. Not that my wife would use it on me if I end up needing it though. Lol

Dude, I won’t be able to handle tonight or any game in the next round if we get there….. we’re talking Finals!!! I will have to go to the LCBO get me one of those 4 litre bottles of CC or Crown because win or lose I’ll be drinking all of it! My nerves ain’t ready for the 2nd round let alone the Finals!! Have mercy

 

[3blizzard4]

 

[Clark4Ever]

The last time we won a playoff series I was partying downtown with friends.

I'm a bit too old for that now, but I would love to see the next generation get a taste of what it's like.

 

[Jojalu]

It's 7 hours til puck drop and my heart is already racing.

I can't figure out if it's anxiety from all the past failures or excitement because this time it feels different.

A combination of both is likely.

To all of you going to tge game tonight, lblow the lid off the joint and fill the Leafs up with energy!

GLG

 

[LeafSteel]

In my many years of Leaf fandom, I have learned that when I wear my Leafs swag for big games, they lose.

Each game thus far, I have worn something different, and today I will re-wear the Blue Jays tshirt I was wearing when we handed Tampa their asses on a plate in Game 2.

In advance: You're welcome.

Go Leafs Go!

 

[Zybalto]

 

[Hellcat]

Dude, I won’t be able to handle tonight or any game in the next round if we get there….. we’re talking Finals!!! I will have to go to the LCBO get me one of those 4 litre bottles of CC or Crown because win or lose I’ll be drinking all of it! My nerves ain’t ready for the 2nd round let alone the Finals!! Have mercy

Already told my team, if the Leafs make the finals, I'm going on vacation for two weeks.

 

[LeafSteel]

Splitting up Matthews and Marner should have been obvious after game #3 before Game #1. Defensively, Matthews covers for Nylander and Marner covers for Tavares. Also forces Tampa to choose between Hedman vs Matthews or Marner, not both at once. I expect a much better start with this lineup change tonight.

Agree 100%, with a slight modification.........

 

[ZEBROA]

So damn nervous. I dont do drugs i dont do alcohol, i dont even like coffee, i am f**kd. Cant even finish my senten...

 

[Auston 316]

 

[Aashir]

Just win

 

[Hellcat]

Two things awesome vid thanks for sharing and two if Sammy does not find a way to find his net, the way he over plays recently, if we make the 2nd round Boston is going to have a field day with him. With all of their cross crease passes, it will be an easy open net for the B's.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

I gotta ask. What does BWO stand for?

Blue World order, it was a professional wrestling stable in ECW, it started in 1996 or 1997, it was a parody of the NWO, the New World order that existed in WCW at the time.

 

[Zybalto]

Two things awesome vid thanks for sharing and two if Sammy does not find a way to find his net, the way he over plays recently, if we make the 2nd round Boston is going to have a field day with him. With all of their cross crease passes, it will be an easy open net for the B's.

Sammy's overplaying varies start to start it seems but like others have said, he's been good in the big moments so far.

If I was Boston, I'd be worried about my own "Vezina" keeper having his own issues in the playoffs so far. His lack of playoff experience is certainly showing.

 

[PromisedLand]

So damn nervous. I dont do drugs i dont do alcohol, i dont even like coffee, i am f**kd. Cant even finish my senten...

1) go work out in the gym or go for a big ass run
2) then have a lot of sex or keep rubbing them out

3) at least for teh start of the game you will be less nervous; can't guarantee for 2nd and 3rd period LOL

 

[leafsfan5]

Last time we won a series I was in diapers, I'm now halfway through my Masters degree

Get it done tonight, please. No more pain

 

[hamzarocks]

Tonight a modern day dynasty dies

 

[sxvnert]

The last time we won a playoff series I was partying downtown with friends.

I'm a bit too old for that now, but I would love to see the next generation get a taste of what it's like.

Still cant believe how long its been.

 

[ACC1224]

Tonight a modern day dynasty dies

or begins

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Need Samsonov to be on his game, he hasn't been great all series, now is the time to steal one.

And I say steal it, because Tampa is going to come out HARD they are desperate, it's do or die for them.

One of 2 things is going to happen they are either going to come out dejected and uninterested OR they come out looking for blood.

Samsonov needs his A game tonight