Post-Game Talk: Battle of Ontario the Sequel - 6-2 win -- Game 1

[banks]

Fun note I just read in an article form TheScore. All 3 of the Leafs' powerplay goals started with a faceoff win from Tavares over Giroux.

That's the same Giroux who was the NHL leader in faceoff% this season. Tavares had clean wins in the offensive zone at key times. All 3 goals came within 10 seconds of those clean faceoff wins. My favourite of those 3 PP goals was Tavares' own, when he tipped a shot between his own legs, which was stopped, and then buried his own rebound from the slot.

Want to know why the PP was suddenly deadly? Tavares is why.

 

[SprDaVE]

Need to get Robertson in the press box.
Third line again was not good. Too much one and done stuff.

Robertson was probably one of the more noticeable players we had. Forechecking, hitting, showing off speed. Made a great zone entry for the 5th goal. Bad take.

 

[IPS]

I think people are over-exaggerating the Senators play.

It's the playoffs - put a team down a couple goals early like we did and you naturally get more push back, which leads to getting outchanced during stretches of the game.

 

[SprDaVE]

That was likely the worst we see the Sens, they will get better in game 2.... Doesn't really worry me though as we have another gear as well.

Keep it going boys.

We've seen the Leafs crap the bed in game 1's before and dominate game 2. So the idea that the series is over is ridiculous.

 

[Budz]

Robertson was probably one of the more noticeable players we had. Forechecking, hitting, showing off speed. Bad take.

lol. “Showing off speed”.

He a had a couple of hits - big deal. Marner had hits too. He again, was laying on the ice for most of his shifts after getting knocked off of his skates. As the physical play ramps up, he adds almost nothing.

That third line will start to get further exposed in Ottawa when we don’t have last change.

 

[Kazparov]

Hanging onto fruitless stuff like advanced stats in the playoffs is kind of pathetic. They can look at every advanced metric and try and find light at the end of the tunnel, the fact is Ottawa has no chance with being undisciplined and getting goaltending like that

It's Dubasing in the highest order.

 

[SprDaVE]

lol. “Showing off speed”.

He a had a couple of hits - big deal. Marner had hits too. He again, was laying on the ice for most of his shifts after getting knocked off of his skates. As the physical play ramps up, he adds almost nothing.

That third line will start to get further exposed in Ottawa when we don’t have last change.

"He adds almost nothing" and who in the pressbox does more than he can do? As if Pacioretty or Reaves can do more lol

He was one of our better forwards.

 

[rumman]

Didn't help that Reilly lost the puck battle for the rebound.

Mo can’t be trusted to do anything defensively responsible, we need to accept that fact, he’s going downhill fast……

 

[Evilhomer]

We've seen the Leafs crap the bed in game 1's before and dominate game 2. So the idea that the series is over is ridiculous.

I agree that the idea of concluding the outcome of a series based on one game is ridiculous, but predicting the outcome of a series based on the quality of the two teams is not ridiculous at all. Yesterday's game simply provided a bit of confirmation of what many people already believed.

 

[rumman]

We like him too Trav.

Always liked Travis, he’s got Ottawa playing a style of hockey he used to play, but lets get real, the Sens are playing a far superior team, if the Leafs find a way to lose this series it’ll top the playoff losses to Montreal and Columbus………

 

[Larcos_Unal]

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Somewhere in Quebec, Patrick Lalime is smiling

 

[fbuford]

Robertson was probably one of the more noticeable players we had. Forechecking, hitting, showing off speed. Made a great zone entry for the 5th goal. Bad take.

Robertson was very noticeably off the puck.
We don't need him sniping a goal every game.

As long as he doesn't make any brain farts defensively or turn the puck over, he's always going to be a net positive.

He plays with a lot of motor.
Keep him in the lineup, and, I believe we'll see some clutch goals come from him.

 

[rumman]

I agree that the idea of concluding the outcome of a series based on one game is ridiculous, but predicting the outcome of a series based on the quality of the two teams is not ridiculous at all. Yesterday's game simply provided a bit of confirmation of what many people already believed.

They need to close out this series fast, the veteran D will need the rest if they’re going to have any hope at a deep run imo……..

 

[rumman]

Somewhere in Quebec, Patrick Lalime is smiling

The good news for Sens fans is can Ullmark play any worse?

 

[Evilhomer]

They need to close out this series fast, the veteran D will need the rest if they’re going to have any hope at a deep run imo……..

Agreed, a short series will be good for everyone.

 

[Ianturnedbull]

Robertson was probably one of the more noticeable players we had. Forechecking, hitting, showing off speed. Made a great zone entry for the 5th goal. Bad take.

I agree that TOR does need his speed. I'm not a big fan, but he can help the team.

 

[mydnyte]

is it just me, or did the Post Game comments seem to be strictly about Ottawa, and how they can improve... its as though the Leafs ceased to exist, and have no impact on dictating the game or how Ottawa will play.

 

[bodechek]

Great play by the Leafs last night. Totally different vibe from the Keefe/Dubas regime, however, after previous disappointments, it is difficult for me to get very enthusiastic about this playoff run until the later rounds.

 

[leafsfan5]

I’d be careful with such comments. It’s been one game and they will adjust. Last 8 years showed there aren’t any sure things with this group. That said, I wish it’s done in four, but I doubt it.

I think it's fair to say Ottawa isn't on our level and that the series isn't over

The way the Leafs lose this series is if they heavily underperform, which is obviously possible given history. It isn't like 2022 TB where you can play excellent and lose because you're up against an elite club

 

[Ianturnedbull]

I'm very happy with the play of our core players in last night's game.

The Sens were out to INJURE our players the entire game. Next Sens player to lay a hit on Stolarz should be annihilated. Maybe Berube should dress someone with the sole responsibility to take runs at Ullmark !!!

That Sportsnet panel was so pro-Sens it was truly sickening, especially that weasel Uncle Fester. If he is on the panel for any more games, I will fast forward or turn off the sound when that Sens biased panel is on.

Bieksa was just okay, but the rest were pumping the Sens like crazed Sens fans !!!

This is why so many fans are tuning in to Amazon Prime Video / TSN. They actually praise the leafs' talent, and call out teams who are struggling. The lack of pro-leafs commentary means their producers coached them as to what to say. A lot of these media people will say anything to stay employed. Look no further then the Ron McLean's entire career.

 

[Ianturnedbull]

Great play by the Leafs last night. Totally different vibe from the Keefe/Dubas regime, however, after previous disappointments, it is difficult for me to get very enthusiastic about this playoff run until the later rounds.

See you in June. Bye.

 

[Fogelhund]

is it just me, or did the Post Game comments seem to be strictly about Ottawa, and how they can improve... its as though the Leafs ceased to exist, and have no impact on dictating the game or how Ottawa will play.

These shows try heavily to not have any perceived Toronto bias, so it usually ends up being the opposite... pro whatever team we play.

 

[Fogelhund]

Great play by the Leafs last night. Totally different vibe from the Keefe/Dubas regime, however, after previous disappointments, it is difficult for me to get very enthusiastic about this playoff run until the later rounds.

..and yet, here you are, enthusiastic enough to praise their play, to be watching their games, and commenting about it online.

 

[banks]

I think it's fair to say Ottawa isn't on our level and that the series isn't over

The way the Leafs lose this series is if they heavily underperform, which is obviously possible given history. It isn't like 2022 TB where you can play excellent and lose because you're up against an elite club

True, it's impossible to ignore past playoff failures. But other than the MTL series (in the throws of a pandemic) I think the Leafs were up against an elite club pretty much regularly, not just 2022.

The series isn't over. But it's as over as a series can be after one game. I certainly don't think Ottawa has it in them to win 4 of the next 6 games. I'm not sure they can get a lead 4 times in the next 6 games.

 

[WTFMAN99]

It's real bullshit that there is no suspension for Ridley Greig.