Post-Game Talk: Birthday Boy Bertuzzi Bashes the Avalance!

[SprDaVE]

First 6 game win streak for Samsonov as well with the Leafs.

Seems like all the struggling players are starting to round out into what was expected from them a little more lately.

I hope they aren't peaking a little too early but this is good and fun to watch as a fan.

 

[PromisedLand]

Bert Hatty gotta have this gif

 

[Commander Clueless]

No offense to JT but Bert is now in his spot on PP1.

 

[GQS]

Thanks for the heart attack at the end there Tavares.

And all those people who kept wanting to trade Bertuzzi, yeah OK. Guy is really turning it on these days. It took a while but he's finally finding his form and is being the player that we thought we were getting at the beginning of the season.

 

[RunItBackAgain]

Pretty wild bounce that puck took on JT. Glad they showed that.

Also very glad the refs stayed the f*** out of it. Great game I can’t remember the last time we’ve played a team that fast it was scary.

Sammy with probably his best game of the season. Gotta be lucky to be good.

Bertuzzi. Noted beauty.

 

[Cleetus]

Dang Bertuzzi I never lost faith in you!

 

[NinjaKick]

we're just getting better as the season goes on

 

[Aashir]

Amazing. But what the heck was that with the empty net? who was it? almost blew it and they had a rush back

tavares trying his best stefan impression

too bad mackinnon wasn't hemsky

 

[Stephen]

John Tavares has to shoot that puck or get it in deep. Getting stripped and causing a near Patrik Stefan is not what was envisioned for a more responsible, dependable Tavares.

 

[Menzinger]

He was a demon in the last minute of play too protecting the lead he got for the team. Hopefully this is a stepping stone for more for him.

He's been very inconsistent this season on the whole, but shows flashes of brilliance with a greasy attitude.

We need the latter moving forward

 

[Man Bear Pig]

Did JT forget the net was empty? Just a bizarre play with 7 or 8 seconds left. You throw that at the net as soon as you cross the line. Gave Mack an unnecessary chance at the end.

 

[stickty111]

Really nice win. A lot of positives for sure. Bert has arrived

 

[Buds17]

Can Bertuzzi be given an additional birthday in June?

Bertuzzi with a franchise 1st (1st Leaf to earn a hat trick on his birthday)!

 

[Evilhomer]

Captain Morgan.

I assume the puck will be suspended?

 

[MoreMogilny]

Tavares had several clear seconds at the empty net and looked to make a power move on an empty net for no reason. What a clown

Great win though. Feels great for Bert

 

[Stephen]

He's been very inconsistent this season on the whole, but shows flashes of brilliance with a greasy attitude.

We need the latter moving forward

I haven't loved the fit for most of the year but he's never cheated us for effort.

 

[BrannigansLaw]

All JT had to do was shoot, even if you miss they don't have enough time. Instead he loses it.

Absolutely mind boggling decision making. Could have easily cost us the game

 

[thewave]

My wife talked me out of betting on Bertuzzi hattrick after he scored. :|

Glad we won. Let’s get “W10” at least

Pawn her ring

 

[al secord]

Nice piece of business.

 

[Gallagbi]

Nice to Bert find his finish. Hopefully this is a building block for him

 

[Schennanigans]

Lmao wtf was that JT.

 

[Stephen]

I assume the puck will be suspended?

Well, Rielly gets suspended for not being aware the puck was coming.

 

[1specter]

Nylander was a god tonight

 

[RunItBackAgain]

Did none of you see the replay of the puck hopping on JT?

 

[Leaf Rocket]

Best win of the season.
Down 2 to 0 against one of the best teams in the league, 3 games in 4 nights playing at altitude.
Bertuzzi with the huge game.

When this team plays with tons of intensity and work ethic, they're an absolute beast and can beat anyone.

still scared they might go back to their old habits but they seem to have figured it out...

Its hella fun to watch.