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

[CellarDweller0]

Wolls been good, but bruins need to challenge him more…. He spent half the game the last 2 games doing basically nothing

The shot attempts show that they are trying but the team in front of Woll has been able to keep shots to the outside and/or block the shots. They have been very good in front of him and he's been great when needed.

 

[stocker]

The non call on the boarding was bullshit. You have to call that.If that’s McAvoy they would of called it.

 

[Coach Parker]

Insert the spiderman meme here.

Stoppable force meets movable object.

The NHL, NHLPA, advertisers, sponsors, networks, bars and anyone who makes a penny of hockey were pushing for this since game one.

You know who wasn't? The fans. These two fanbases would have taken a sweep either way or a win in 5 just so changes or progression would be seen. Instead, there is a nation of Boston Dangles and Toronto Dangles that are going to have PTSD and start cheering a little less and spending a little less.

Didn't it feel like the Leafs mailed in game 4? And the Bruins game 5-6?

 

[MM425]

Didn't watch the game but full credit goes to any team that limits the shots to 1-2 for the first periods of hockey games.

I know Leafs fans expect more (as do Bruins fans) but what a way to not quit and roll over and die when they were burned at the steak after game 4.

Full credit for to the Leafs for showing guts. Joseph Woll has been outstanding. Nylander stepping up and delivering when it counts.

That said I can’t remember seeing a team so apparently not interested in generating offence as the Bruins in game 5 and game 6. Watching them feels like a time machine to 1999 dead puck era hockey. It’s baffling.

 

[Caps8112]

Ooof. I think Leafs are 0-8 with McCauley or something. I know there is a narrative out there that he hates the Leafs. Did he tweet something once or was that someone else? Either the trend continues or odds are Leafs win. Refs shouldn’t play a part in outcomes of 7th games.

Just call it fair and consistent, but don't game manage.

not picking on leafs fans but since you mentioned it, do people really believe refs have a bias against certain teams? Would think if its as noticeable to said fans, the NHL would notice it too and think its bad for business

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

The Leafs have shown in the last two games that you can finally be rewarded when your team focuses on team defense first, offense second.

 

[thusk]

Personally leafs story and way to play remembered me pittaburgh of 2015-2016.

They lost a key player with flower just before the playoff. Zatkoff was starting goalie to start the playoff, he was just okay after 2 game so they switch for a rookie Matt Murray who step up big. The team in front didn't had a pretty good def but they working extremely hard and the foward group help a lot the D group and blocking entry zone and the front of the net extremely well.

If Toronto finish the work vs Boston, they will be extremely hard to stop for the rest of playoff.

 

[Coach Parker]

Full credit for to the Leafs for showing guts. Joseph Woll has been outstanding. Nylander stepping up and delivering when it counts.

That said I can’t remember seeing a team so apparently not interested in generating offence as the Bruins in game 5 and game 6. Watching them feels like a time machine to 1999 dead puck era hockey. It’s baffling.

I watched game 5 then knew it was going to 7 and didn't watch last night. It was uncanny how much of a 180 they did.

 

[goldenblack]

I've been working on these NFT's of our guys. I think they're coming along decent! Have to laugh about it a little right?

 

[TD Charlie]

The Leafs have shown in the last two games that you can finally be rewarded when your team focuses on team defense first, offense second.

Boston defense has mostly been ok. Even the last couple games. But you did say defense first offense second

Boston has sort of been on a “wait, huh?” First, and then defense second.

 

[Kelly]

Still don't have much faith as a Leafs fan that they actually get it done. But I suppose I enjoy that they haven't just rolled over and died like I was expecting them to do after being down 3-1. Woll has been a savior.
Marchand needs to stop flopping so much, I'm not even upset he does it, if you get the call it can be a good move in the playoffs. But the guy is getting blown over by farts, and everytime I see him he's horizontal on the ice staring at the Zebras. They've clearly stopped calling his shit, and he should just focus on hockey, because he's actually pretty good at it.

Anyway, my 0.2. Go Leafs.

 

[EmptyNetAssassin]

Woll is doing his giguere impression carrying thr leafs. Can't believe how they flipped thr switch without Matthews. It going to be an interesting game 7 with the Marchand and matthews drama at the center stage. It works out for Toronto because takes the pressure of them.

 

[Maple Leaf]

Woll is doing his giguere impression carrying thr leafs. Can't believe how they flipped thr switch without Matthews. It going to be an interesting game 7 with the Marchand and matthews drama at the center stage. It works out for Toronto because takes the pressure of them.

Matthews is resting for Carolina

 

[Osakahaus]

as someone who HATES the Leafs, I can't believe that the Leafs look more physical and ready to win compared to the Bruins. Boston has been playing with so much BS luck all season long, that I think losing to Toronto would be very funny. Toronto has a lot to win for this game, and a lot to lose. Woll should've been in net after game 3 and there is zero reason why everyone besides Marchand looks horrible for the Bruins. Also this makes Jim Montgomery's seat searing hot. Another 3-1 series lead squandered.

Its about time to admit that the Bruins were one of the luckiest teams in NHL history two years in a row if they lose game 7.

 

[leafsfan5]

Some truly wild hot takes on Matthews going on right now lmao

It's crazy, do people not remember how dominant he was in game 2? We won on the back of him doing everything

We've only scored 2 goals in B2B games, having the best goal scorer in the world who is great defensively will only help us. The Leafs hunkered down for 2 games without him, but expecting them to do that going forward is unrealistic

 

[Warden of the North]

Perhaps in Canada.... 90% of casual American hockey fans will not even know Matthews' name let alone have feelings towards the Leafs. The us against the world narrative is aggressively pushed by Toronto and its media to give a sense of belonging to rally around. It works for Toronto.

You really think 90% of American hockey fans don't know who Auston Matthews is? Like really that high?

 

[Lshap]

I've been working on these NFT's of our guys. I think they're coming along decent! Have to laugh about it a little right?

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I'd give McAvoy a pass. Bruins are leaning heavily on him; with so many minutes he's bound to make a few mistakes.

On the other hand, I don't get what's happened to Pastrnak. He doesn't look like the same player.

 

[The Podium]

The non call on the boarding was bullshit. You have to call that.If that’s McAvoy they would of called it.

He was holding his stick and continued to do so through the hit putting himself in a vulnerable position. Completely self inflicted and probably coincidentals if it was called.

Ooof. I think Leafs are 0-8 with McCauley or something. I know there is a narrative out there that he hates the Leafs. Did he tweet something once or was that someone else? Either the trend continues or odds are Leafs win. Refs shouldn’t play a part in outcomes of 7th games.

Just call it fair and consistent, but don't game manage.

not picking on leafs fans but since you mentioned it, do people really believe refs have a bias against certain teams? Would think if its as noticeable to said fans, the NHL would notice it too and think its bad for business

Keefe testified in court against McCauleys sexual assaulting little boys brother-in-law. There actually is a clear conflict of interest that was investigated by the league last season.

 

[MCR74]

Domi is a Bruins killer. He has been as advertised and I wish the Bruins had signed him just to avoid his abilities against them. But the other nostalgic part of me loved seeing him in Toronto with the Domi on the back of the Blue jersey again.

I dig that too. Hopefully he sticks around.

 

[AvroArrow]

The non call on the boarding was bullshit. You have to call that.If that’s McAvoy they would of called it.

He literally held his stick before the boarding, so you have to call both which is off setting minors. Not sure why you're ignoring that. Or McAvoy headshotting Kampf with no call, or Geeke taking out Woll with no call.

 

[Over the volcano]

The Leafs have shown in the last two games that you can finally be rewarded when your team focuses on team defense first, offense second.

I hope they forget that lesson by tomorrow night.

 

[Clint Eastwood]

You'll be memeing, I'll be projectile vomiting

It's starting.

 

[NeelyDan]

if the Leafs pull this off, I will be the first to admit that, especially coming at the expense of the Bruins, they will have had their retribution and can close a very ugly chapter

 

[Over the volcano]

The non call on the boarding was bullshit. You have to call that.If that’s McAvoy they would of called it.

Marchand would have got 5 and a game misconduct.

This place would have melted down..

Matthews is resting for Carolina

He has a tee time booked there already.

 

[Strangle]

not picking on leafs fans but since you mentioned it, do people really believe refs have a bias against certain teams? Would think if its as noticeable to said fans, the NHL would notice it too and think its bad for business

I think it’s pretty much been proven that refs call games with their feelings, Tim peele ring a bell?

Or even call games based on their personal bets at the time, this has all been pretty well documented in all sports, but including hockey.

The NHL does know this, and I can only imagine they don’t want to make it a bigger story than it already is