GDT: Caps @ Leafs 7pm EST

[supermann_98]

If Matthews/Marner are back together I'm not going out on much of a limb predicting another big game for both. I think they are clearly trying to force Berube to keep them together, and I can't really argue.

One of the best playmakers in the league paired with the league's best shooter? Kind of makes sense.

I was screaming for Matthews and Marner together since the Babcock days, then Keefe got comfortable with them together and wouldn't break them up when the chemistry seemed forced.

There has to be a middle ground imo. If it isn't working after 2 periods Nylander and Marner swap lines, can't be any more simple if you ask me. That goes for if you start the game with Nylander on Matthews wing as well. If offense ain't happening on any specific night, give it 2 periods (or less) and make the swap.

It's usually is a good little kick in the ass for both lines

 

[PROUD PAPA]

I get a little extra satisfaction beating the Caps. Kuznetsov( no longer there ) and Carlson have been two of my least favourite players for a decade. So take it to them boys.

 

[1specter]

I get a little extra satisfaction beating the Caps. Kuznetsov( no longer there ) and Carlson have been two of my least favourite players for a decade. So take it to them boys.

Interesting, why the hate for Carlson? Seems like a pretty uncontroversial and overall good player

 

[PROUD PAPA]

Interesting, why the hate for Carlson? Seems like a pretty uncontroversial and overall good player

I don’t remember which Leaf he was taking cheap shots at but I remember him hiding behind teammates when asked to answer for his decision. I’ve never had any use for cowards. Man up or don’t f#ck around to begin with, and that goes for Leafs players too.

 

[Fogelhund]

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[1specter]

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ALthough he has a winning record, he's been pretty bad this year, and all time he is 2-5-0 against the Leafs with an .887 sv%, he is horrible against us. Need to take advantage.

 

[Cleetus]

This should be one of those grinding, low-scoring games.

so the score will end up being like 7-5 lol

 

[Evilhomer]

so the score will end up being like 7-5 lol

Always so negative, Cleetus. You should take more after your namesake.

 

[CabanaBoy5]

Always so negative, Cleetus. You should take more after your namesake.

Stolarz and this defence are not allowing 5 goals to Washington even if they had Ovechkin.

 

[ACC1224]

Crazy how quiet it is around here today. I don't think it was this quiet all summer.

 

[Voodoo Child]

I don't necessarily buy that this Washington team is the cream team, the surpeme team. They'll make the playoffs but I don't think they're going to win the East or the Metro.

But they are dangerous and they were lucky to get by them last time, bullshit disallowed goals notwithstanding.

Leafs-Caps always seem to be close, grind it out affairs or over after the 1st. Whatever happens, just hope for a good and entertaining game.

 

[Puckstuff]

It sounds like I'm in the minority but I'm not a fan of Matthews-Marner together.

I get they had a great period together, and it was a good call, but Marner had 20 great periods of hockey away from Matthews in his absence, where we won 8 out of 10, and just feel like the team has much more balance when their driving their own line. If they shutdown Matthews-Marner, I feel they shutdown our team quite easily as Tavares-Nylander can often be hit or miss themselves.

 

[Mess]

Crazy how quiet it is around here today. I don't think it was this quiet all summer.

Leafs with a win can move into 1st in the Eastern Conference ..

 

[ACC1224]

Leafs with a win can move into 1st in the Eastern Conference ..

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Yep, that's been posted many times

 

[Budz]

I don't necessarily buy that this Washington team is the cream team, the surpeme team. They'll make the playoffs but I don't think they're going to win the East or the Metro.

But they are dangerous and they were lucky to get by them last time, bullshit disallowed goals notwithstanding.

Leafs-Caps always seem to be close, grind it out affairs or over after the 1st. Whatever happens, just hope for a good and entertaining game.

Shooting % is through the roof and not sustainable.

 

[ULF_55]

If Matthews/Marner are back together I'm not going out on much of a limb predicting another big game for both. I think they are clearly trying to force Berube to keep them together, and I can't really argue.

One of the best playmakers in the league paired with the league's best shooter? Kind of makes sense.

Winning is all that's important.

If that creates the best team, go for it.

 

[1specter]

Shooting % is through the roof and not sustainable.

Definitely elevated, but their underlying numbers otherwise are pretty legit. The scoring will come down eventually, but they are still playing good quality hockey.

 

[leafsfan5]

It sounds like I'm in the minority but I'm not a fan of Matthews-Marner together.

I get they had a great period together, and it was a good call, but Marner had 20 great periods of hockey away from Matthews in his absence, where we won 8 out of 10, and just feel like the team has much more balance when their driving their own line. If they shutdown Matthews-Marner, I feel they shutdown our team quite easily as Tavares-Nylander can often be hit or miss themselves.

Yup, Matthews/Marner should be something we go to when the offense is stalling. It shouldn't be our strategy from the get go

 

[crump]

These are the games where I would like to see a dominant performance from the Leafs. Stake a claim to first and send a clear message.

Wilson, Dubois, Duhaime surely to cause some nonsense.

 

[Anthrax442]

Crazy how quiet it is around here today. I don't think it was this quiet all summer.

It’s Friday. I’m working from a bar hehe

 

[DarkKnight]

Tough week for JT, first missed out on Team Canada and then finds out he's still playing with BlackHolmberg. Hang in there JT.

 

[Suntouchable13]

It sounds like I'm in the minority but I'm not a fan of Matthews-Marner together.

I get they had a great period together, and it was a good call, but Marner had 20 great periods of hockey away from Matthews in his absence, where we won 8 out of 10, and just feel like the team has much more balance when their driving their own line. If they shutdown Matthews-Marner, I feel they shutdown our team quite easily as Tavares-Nylander can often be hit or miss themselves.

It's gonna be the same struggle in the playoffs if they are together. I don't like it at all. We look like a one line team to me.

 

[1specter]

Tough week for JT, first missed out on Team Canada and then finds out he's still playing with BlackHolmberg. Hang in there JT.

We need Patches or McMann back so bad.

 

[ACC1224]

Caps GDT has two posts, first one complaining about how many more PP's the Leafs will get tonight.

 

[Aashir]

We need Patches or McMann back so bad.

I’d take domi at this point

The big 29 needs to sit in the press box or 4th line. 2nd line is for players who produce