LeafsNation75
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We know Matthews has one of the best shots in the NHL, however this goal he scored tonight is just as great considering the angle he shot the puck from.
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Jimmy Firecracker
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He was feeling it tonight. Too bad he didn’t get a chance during 3 on 3.
Seath The Scaleless
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LeafsNation75
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Hopefully the next time Toronto goes to overtime Keefe will start Matthews and Marner, no matter who they happen to be playing.
Although if Nylander was able to score on his great chance that would not be talked about.
saffronleaf
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Matthews continues to play really well. McDavid got the best of him tonight, but Matthews still made a big impact.
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And some people were worried about him lol.
I swear it happens every season at some point.
I swear it happens every season at some point.
LeafsNation75
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I wasn't worried about him and knew he would start scoring goals.
It was just weird when Matthews did not score in the first two games of the season, because the 4 previous years he scored on opening night and last year he had 5 goals after 3 games played.
Notsince67
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Matthews never really looked bad to me. He's had some pretty good chances and is finding a lot of chemistry with Marner. The real question is how palatable it would be to see the duo split up and see their production likely drop in order to get other players going. It is a real risk.
LeafsNation75
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With Matthews we know he starts off every season playing well and this was the first time he's done that with Marner.
Notsince67
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This team reminds me of early to mid 2010’s Washington Capitals. Marner is Backstrom and Matthews is close to Ovechkin, positionally reversed. They had a lot of tough years before they finally won like the leafs.
A lot of us tried making the comparison of Chicago but that’s just not them they are closer to Washington
Stephen
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Matthews actually looked his very best the first couple of games when he put nothing on the board just from a 200 foot point of view. The way he moved on the ice, he was definitely showing a new gear. He's been getting a heavy work load this year so I'm not surprised he's not dancing the way he was, but at least the goals are coming. One critique is he's not getting quite the same open looks as he was last year. I think the Calgary PP goal was the first serious clean look he got all season.
Notsince67
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I liken them to a Beta personality. One that requires to experience and overcome high stress. This is opposed to Alphas, who dominate through raw aggression and dont lack confidence. This isnt meant as a slight. Athletes like George St Pierre are definitely Beta who master their fear and multiple skills.
Notsince67
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He might not be ghosting like last year but I think this approach will bring more game over game consistency to the team benefit even though he might cap the maximum number of points he might get in a single game. His defensive effort has been rock solid game in and game out.
LeafsNation75
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What about his 1st of the season against Ottawa which was also on the power play? I thought it was a clean look on the shot he was able to get off and past Matt Murray.
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hamzarocks
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Hes playing great. Really should have more than 12 in 10. Playing like a top 5 player in the league along with Mcd, Drai, Mack
Has taken another step forward this year. So hard to take the puck away from. His chemistry with marner continues to grow as well
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That first goal against Vancouver was a real statement in the aftermath of that hyped up McDavid coast to coast goal against us. The second goal line chip seems to be something you can expect from him going forward, might be the third of the season where he's done that.
saffronleaf
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Matthews is dominating. Hope he racks up a couple multi goal nights in this stretch against Vancouver.
MattySnipes
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Well another game with 2 goals and no hatty. Sucks.
Anyway he was amazing. So dominant on puck. He's so much shifter which is helping huge with his anticipation.
Anyway he was amazing. So dominant on puck. He's so much shifter which is helping huge with his anticipation.
Muston Atthews
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He's very fast this year. Continues to look like he has the puck on an absolute string at all times. I've watched it for a few years now but it amazes me the way he's able to maintain possession with his body/stick and feet
Maplebeasts
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He's been a top 5 player this year imo. Good chance he ends up as the best in franchise history.
hamzarocks
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Him and Marner if they stick around probably end up 1 and 2.
Getting a cup or two would help the cause a lot for sure
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