Eastern Conference playoff picture: Leafs HOST Tampa Bay

[Leafsfan74]

One thing about Marner that he has this year is his much improved shot, which should hopefully help a ton in the playoffs.

In previous years it was so easy to shut them down because everyone knew the pass was going to Matthews. not any more.

well it still is i guess but more like 70% of the time instead of 90% lol

This is an important point. No one cares about who scores just get the W. Marner provides another increased threat.

Leafs are going to need more of a net presence as well. Screens, tip ins, scrambles, more ugly goals. Make life difficult for Vas and their D, we know they will be trying to do so to the Leafs.

Our D has to be in a ornery mood every night.

 

[DarkKnight]

This is an important point. No one cares about who scores just get the W. Marner provides another increased threat.

Leafs are going to need more of a net presence as well. Screens, tip ins, scrambles, more ugly goals. Make life difficult for Vas and their D, we know they will be trying to do so to the Leafs.

Our D has to be in a ornery mood every night.

Marner is also playing wwwaaaayyy more physical, he’s no bruiser obviously but he’s finishing his checks and using his body on the wall. Bodes well, his body is maturing, his shot a byproduct of increased strength imo.

 

[Leafsfan74]

Marner is also playing wwwaaaayyy more physical, he’s no bruiser obviously but he’s finishing his checks and using his body on the wall. Bodes well, his body is maturing, his shot a byproduct of increased strength imo.

Yes. Let's hope he and others ramp this up and take advantage of the home crowd. This is where hatred for T.B can come in handy, if they needed just one more element of motivation by this point.

 

[TorMapleJays]

If TB loses tonight and BOS wins, I feel like the Leafs will go with no goalies for the game tomorrow.

 

[Gallagbi]

If TB loses tonight and BOS wins, I feel like the Leafs will go with no goalies for the game tomorrow.

I can't see Hutch playing

 

[TorMapleJays]

I can't see Hutch playing

 

[Suntouchable13]

Tampa is not resting anyone from what I can tell.

 

[TorMapleJays]

Down 1-0

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

1-0 Columbus after 1

 

[TorMapleJays]

 

[TorMapleJays]

4-1....... Hmmmm...... Boston is who I wanted to see overall.

 

[Eternal Leaf]

Time to give Boston a win on Friday.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

it all comes down to tomorrow

If Boston wins and Tampa loses in any way it's Boston because they have both the ROW and season series tie breaker

 

[HockeyVirus]

Please hold up. Give us the Bruins not the reawoken Bolts.

 

[ACC1224]

it all comes down to tomorrow

If Boston wins and Tampa loses in any way it's Boston because they have both the ROW and season series tie breaker

No chance they lose to the lowly Islanders

 

[HockeyVirus]

No chance they lose to the lowly Islanders

Didn't Tampa end their season back to back? IDK, I feel like the Islanders wouldn't mind taking some liberties and really playing a playoff game against the Bolts when they see how much intensity the Bolts bring.

Even if they don't beat them, I think they take out someone

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

No chance they lose to the lowly Islanders

I don't know it's a back to back, do they play Vasi tomorrow and risk? what about Kuch? Stamkos?, Point?

it's possible, they win. even likely but it's also possible they rest some guys tomorrow Tomorrow's game doesn't mean anything it's not like their playoff lives are on the line they know they are in win or lose tomorrow

 

[mapleleafs34]

I don't care who we face but I would LOVE Boston to get those demons out

 

[TorMapleJays]

I don't know it's a back to back, do they play Vasi tomorrow and risk? what about Kuch? Stamkos?, Point?

it's possible, they win. even likely but it's also possible they rest some guys tomorrow Tomorrow's game doesn't mean anything it's not like their playoff lives are on the line they know they are in win or lose tomorrow

Vesi isnt playing tonight.

 

[Fogelhund]

No chance they lose to the lowly Islanders

Who are absolutely destroying the Capitals tonight, 5-0 with a minute left in the game.

 

[TorMapleJays]

Wooooooooooooooooooooo RUN IT UP BOYS

 

[ACC1224]

I don't know it's a back to back, do they play Vasi tomorrow and risk? what about Kuch? Stamkos?, Point?

it's possible, they win. even likely but it's also possible they rest some guys tomorrow Tomorrow's game doesn't mean anything it's not like their playoff lives are on the line they know they are in win or lose tomorrow

No idea. Islanders play tonight as well.

 

[2 Slick]

Won’t Tampa most likely be resting some of their top players like Toronto is doing? I think it’s a strong chance that Boston can easily win against Toronto tomorrow night without their first line and number one goaltender.

Just based on how the story has gone, I’d rather see Toronto face Boston in the first round as a form of retribution if they can beat them. I think Toronto would absolutely annihilate Boston, I don’t know why I feel that way, but I do.

 

[Fogelhund]

Well Tampa is going to lose and Boston is going to win tonight.

One point different for them, just tomorrow to play.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Vesi isnt playing tonight.

I'm aware of that, I'm watching it I'm suggesting theyn may not play him tomorrow either because why? why play him tomorrow and risk injury?

why play any of the big boys?

regardless of what happens tomorrow they are in