ECQF: Boston Bruins vs Toronto Maple Leafs (Series Tied 3-3)

[ToDavid]

Everyone remembers 2013 for the Leafs epic third period collapse.

Perhaps we should start remembering it for the fact that the Bruins even let it get to that point, after giving up a 3-1 series lead against the worst playoff team of the decade. Like that roster was laughably bad.

This year we’ll finish the job.

 

[Just Rude]

Crazy that this is the fourth straight Bruins-Leafs series to go the distance.

Even crazier are the similarities from 2013. I checked this morning.

Bruins built up a 3-1 series lead.

Game 5 2013: Leafs win 2-1 in Boston
Game 5 2024: Leafs win 2-1 in Boston

Game 6 2013: Leafs win 2-1 in Toronto
Game 6 2024: Leafs win 2-1 in Toronto

We all know what happened in Game 7 back in 2013.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

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See the above boxscore to see Domi's most important playoff resume. The Boston goalie for this game 7 was Swayman.

As I said, I like the player. But his numbers don’t suggest him as a clutch player. Especially his goal numbers.

 

[TD Charlie]

Winner also if it’s the Leafs.

Imagine the entertainment if the Leafs win Game 7 and there’s a new coach on the bench for round 2!

Regardless of Saturdays outcome I want Montgomery gone as well. If Boston by some miracle advances, and beats Florida, maybe he stays. But it’s a pipe dream. Goodnight, sweet prince

 

[Peasy]

The same team lead by Bergeron blew a 3-1 lead on the Panthers after being the most dominant regular season team in years if not history against a real Cinderella team… the Leafs were favored in this series by most.

Lol sure, betting lines told a different story.

 

[Drytoast]

Healthy Matthews took over and won game two. He then gets sick/injured. Smooth brained HF take is that the Leafs don’t need a healthy Matthews or play better without him. lol I’d say do better but not sure it’s possible.

You haven't noticed how they've tightened up on the defense with him not in the lineup?

 

[93gilmour93]

 

[Drytoast]

Crazy that this is the fourth straight Bruins-Leafs series to go the distance.

Even crazier are the similarities from 2013. I checked this morning.

Bruins built up a 3-1 series lead.

Game 5 2013: Leafs win 2-1 in Boston
Game 5 2024: Leafs win 2-1 in Boston

Game 6 2013: Leafs win 2-1 in Toronto
Game 6 2024: Leafs win 2-1 in Toronto

We all know what happened in Game 7 back in 2013.

The last three series went Bos Tor Bos Bos Tor Tor as well.

 

[DueDiligence]

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Not quite. Leaf fans acting like they've already won the series.

 

[Peasy]

You haven't noticed how they've tightened up on the defense with him not in the lineup?

Nothing to suggest that they couldnt make that adjustment with him in the line up.

 

[Drytoast]

Not quite. Leaf fans acting like they've already won the series.

It's a win win for the Leafs.

They either get Keefe fired or they slay their Boston dragon.

Nothing to suggest that they couldnt make that adjustment with him in the line up.

I agree except here we are. Without Matthews they've tightened up and everyone is picking up the slack.

 

[Leaf Fans]

You haven't noticed how they've tightened up on the defense with him not in the lineup?

How can you? Aren't you done until next September?

 

[MCR74]

It's a win win for the Leafs.

They either get Keefe fired or they slay their Boston dragon.


I agree except here we are. Without Matthews they've tightened up and everyone is picking up the slack.

And the HF peanut gallery is cranking out excuse after excuse.

 

[WaitingForThatCab]

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Yeah, yeah this series does remind me a lot of two down-low brothers slapfighting.

 

[93gilmour93]

Not quite. Leaf fans acting like they've already won the series.

No but we are acting like we kicked Boston's ass in back to back elimination games

 

[TD Charlie]

I don’t know how anybody could have shit to say to Leaf fans who are acting supremely cocky today. Roles reversed, I’d be strutting around with my Frank and beans out too. Toronto has completely emasculated Boston these last two games. Go ahead, strut your shit my Toronto brethren. Don’t mind me.

 

[Ragamuffin Gunner]

The Bs are complete and total losers.

 

[Leaf Fans]

Not quite. Leaf fans acting like they've already won the series.

No I am not. I, like other fans, am acting like game 7 is on Saturday.

 

[hoglund]

I really have no idea who'll win game 7, the Leafs play better on the road so they have road ice advantage, but they're still missing their best player. Boston hasn't played well at all for the whole series, Pasternak has been more invisible than Marner. Game 7 is a toss up to me. It seems that these two teams always go 7 games with Boston winning, no matter who wins neither can say that they dominated.

 

[ruaware41]

Am I crazy to think Pasternak is nursing an injury or is at least exhausted? Can't believe no one is commenting on it but he was very weak on his skates last game.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

You haven't noticed how they've tightened up on the defense with him not in the lineup?

Please don’t tell me you actually think we are better off without him? It’s a ridiculous line of thinking. First of all we are getting a save the last few games and second Matthews is also a great defensive player. The players should be given a lot of credit for what they did the last two games. There is no reason to get into silly hot takes about how we don’t need a 69 goal scorer lol

 

[Peasy]

Am I crazy to think Pasternak is nursing an injury or is at least exhausted? Can't believe no one is commenting on it but he was very weak on his skates last game.

Dont think coach would call him out if he was injured. But I guess you never know.

 

[tony135420]

Not quite. Leaf fans acting like they've already won the series.

Yes. Much like many people acting like the Leafs were dead men walking 2 games ago. At the end of the day, it will be the results on Saturday that matter. hope it's a good one. Evertything in between then is bravado and chest thumping.

Go Leafs Go! and F the Bruins!

 

[hoglund]

No but we are acting like we kicked Boston's ass in back to back elimination games

The Leafs did win both elimination games, but they didn't kick ass.

 

[1specter]

The last three series went Bos Tor Bos Bos Tor Tor as well.

No, 2018 Boston went up 2-0 and eventually 3-1 before we clawed back and lost game 7. 2019 Leafs went up 3-2 then blew the last two games.