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

[Gabriel426]

That 4th line got burned on Ott’s first goal but in general I thought Ott couldn’t match up with them

The first goal from Sens wasn’t a mistake and stuff, it was just good strong play from the Sens and Reilly could had done better

 

[Leafsfan74]

I know he's not needed, but I would love for Berube to dress Revo and line him up next to Brady at the start of next game.

Naw, he's the nuclear option in case of injury or a real need for him.

This Leafs team have handled themselves all season, this isn't new, it's just a bigger stage

 

[CabanaBoy5]

Who is Uncle Fester?

You’re making me feel old. He’s a character from the Addams Family known for his dim wit and bald head. Lalonde, former coach of Detroit, bears a striking resemblance to him in looks and smarts.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Marner 3 points, Matthews 2 points, Nylander 2 points, Tavares 2 points, Rielly 2 points, Knies 1 goal, Laughton, OEL and Lorentz 1 point, Mcmann and Robertson 1 point.

11 players had at least 1 point tonight, 5 had at least 2.

PP was clicking, I think their 3 PP goals came in a combined 20 seconds something like that.

PK Was 2/2 including a BIG one in the 2nd period.

Stolarz made me a little nervous with that first goal but he was STRONG after that, especially on that breakaway, if Brady scores there It's 2-2 and maybe the game goes a different way but Stolarz made the big save when he needed to and it allowed the Leafs to blow the game open.

More of that Tuesday please

 

[Leafsfan74]

You’re making me feel old. He’s a character from the Addams Family known for his dim wit and bald head. Lalonde, former coach of Detroit, bears a striking resemblance to him in looks and smarts.

 

[WillyC]

Stolarz was outstanding… I can see the Leafs sweeping these bums.

 

[TMLeafer]

I hope they stick with Ullmark though, idk who their backup is but I don't want him in net.

 

[TheGreenTBer]

I hope they stick with Ullmark though, idk who their backup is but I don't want him in net.

What if it was Vesa Toskala

 

[TMLeafer]

4th line was good, especially setting the tone in the first. Laughton coming around.

 

[IPS]

What if it was Vesa Toskala

No fanbase should ever be subjected to Vesa Toskalol

 

[glue]

Great win! but 5 on 5 starting next game leafs will need to be much better or series can change quickly

 

[Leafsfan74]

Great win! but 5 on 5 starting next game leafs will need to be much better or series can change quickly

Leafs have to keep playing their game and the Sens will be forced to take penalties as the Leafs forwards can expose their defense. When they do take the penalties, punish them

 

[Lightsol]

Green saying the Leafs dove lol

Someone want to mention to Green that his team is the one with the league leader in dives?

 

[WestCoastLeafs]

Lalonde

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Haha I was just being sarcastic

When we played Tampa a couple years ago, he was drooling over them all series. I was like, okay, he used to work for Tampa, maybe he still has a soft spot for them. Now he's drooling over Ottawa. So Leafs hater I guess?

 

[Leafshater67]

What is the make or break line for a Marner return?

Win a series and then lose in a comptetitive secound round?
Lose in the conference final in any manner?
Lose in a competitive conference final?
Cup final appearance?
Cup or he walks?

I think he has to walk no matter what happens. It’s not that he’s not a really good player or anything but in the cap structure of this team. The blame is on Dubas for giving him that NMC ensuring he walks for nothing.

We need Knies and depth players more than we need another soft skilled forward making big money. When they gave Willy that deal, that was when I decided he has to go. They’ll probably keep him and continue having a top heavy team and losing key support unfortunately.

 

[Lightsol]

Didn't he get a game misconduct? Thought I heard the announcers mention it.

Yep, he got a misconduct in the third.

Also, LOL:

19:16	N. Robertson Roughing against M. Highmore
19:16	A. Gaudette Roughing against M. Domi
19:16	M. Amadio Roughing against Bobby McMann
19:16	M. Domi Roughing against A. Gaudette
19:16	S. Benoit Roughing against M. Highmore
19:16	M. Highmore Roughing against S. Benoit
19:16	Bobby McMann Roughing against Nikolas Matinpalo
19:16	Nikolas Matinpalo Roughing against Bobby McMann
19:16	B. Carlo Roughing against T. Kleven
19:16	T. Kleven Roughing against B. Carlo
19:16	M. Highmore Roughing against N. Robertson
19:16	N. Robertson High-sticking against Nikolas Matinpalo

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[Divine]

Rielly needs to be smarter with the puck. He gave Brady a breakaway for no reason putting himself in a bad position.

Stolarz doesn't make that save and it's 2-2, completely changes the complexion of the game. Absolutely boneheaded play there.

 

[ITM]

With the exception of a few defensive zone breakdowns, not much to pick apart. Stolarz was the right choice to start and any number of lineup changes/resumptions worked.

Despite the floater, I think Reilly still has too many gaffes.

I wouldn't change much except sending a message through Pinto and Grieg; That's Domi and Benoit's Game 2 assignment.

Edited to say: Ottawa is genuinely loathsome. Far, far worse by way of genuine rivalry than Montreal, Boston and Florida teams combined. Could relocate to Oakland for all I care.

 

[Obo]

Montreal and CBJ weren't cup final quality teams either.

Nor was Boston last year.

Previous Bruins teams as well as every edition of the Lightning and Panthers were legit cup contenders though. No excuses, to get anywhere you have to play good teams at some point, but it is true they were unusually strong first-round opponents.

 

[Lightsol]

Also shame on Uncle Fester on the post-game show claiming Ottawa is softening up the Leafs for the next game.

"Getting our asses kicked in game 1 was TOTALLY our strategy the entire time! Now we have them right where we want them!"

 

[Lightsol]

Montreal and CBJ weren't cup final quality teams either. The difference is they won game 1 this time around.

Montreal may not have been considered a Cup quality team, but they DID manage to get to the finals that year...

 

[Donnie740]

Just have to shake your head and laugh at the Leaf “fans” hoping for lineup changes in Game 2 after a dominant 6-2 win. Especially the few calling for Woll to start in goal instead of Stolarz.

There’s not a chance in hell of Berube putting “Patches” into the lineup for game 2. And there’s a less than ZERO chance that Berube will replace Stolarz with Woll for game 2.

 

[Optimist]

Our defence is so good this year that Rielly is our worst one now.

 

[Donnie740]

I love Matt Knies. That dude was built for playoff hockey. They’ve gotta lock him up long term, even if it means losing Marner. He’s the epitome of what this team needs.

There’s more than enough money to re-sign both Knies and Marner with $11M commode the books with Tavares’ contract.

Treliving will lose Tavares before he ever lets Knies or Marner leave.

 

[stats1]

Overall super impressed! They dominated! They own the series, they will win. Rielly has yo wake the f*** up. He’s just gotten fat and slow… he needs to skate. Need more shots on net. Rielly just looks cooked. He looks like a father! And that’s ok. He looks like chubby ass, lazy ass who has bigger priorities than hockey. What I don’t like is this weak ass attitude coming in game