ECQF: Game 1 7:11 PM - Toronto Maple Leafs @ Boston Bruins | NBCSN, NESN, CBC, SN (4K), TVAS

[The Winter Soldier]

Even period. Both teams can play better. Some sloppy play in the first. Will probably pick it up in the 2nd.

 

[Paradoc]

Pretty good game, but Leafs with an edge here. Lots of action left to go.

 

[rocketdan9]

Solid period.

Yes

I like the way Bruins hit the Leafs

Clifton hit on Nylander was a beauty

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

I think the leafs can win the series if it's mostly 5v5, but Boston's special teams terrify me. They might be the difference if the leafs are careless

 

[Kamiccolo]

Leafs look beatable also

What is your point

The point was everyone thought the Bruins would steamroll the Leafs, but it doesn't seem so clear cut now.

 

[Albus Dumbledore]

leafs 4th line was noticeably good.... and they have two great 4th liners sitting in the press box too.

 

[zeke]

Leafs are killing them.

That BS "penalty" was a joke.

 

[Razz]

Evenly matched as expected. Loving the game so far.

 

[PromisedLand]

1st period is done, game tied and kadri isn't suspended = SUCCESS

 

[I am Canadian]

Very well played, Bruins haven't installed the same fear as last year. Will be interesting if it keeps up like this

 

[Kimota]

WTF Bruins, you had this.

 

[Yackiberg8]

Yes

I like the way Bruins hit the Leafs

Clifton hit on Nylander was a beauty

LEafs are outhitting them, Brown hit on Johansson was the best of the period.

 

[Mark Stones Spleen]

Ah shit... Now I have to go watch this movie again.

 

[Mikeshane]

That was a lot of turnovers by Boston.

 

[MoreMogilny]

Leafs are killing them.

That BS "penalty" was a joke.

Well it was a blatant high stick wasn’t it?

 

[Yackiberg8]

Leafs are killing them.

That BS "penalty" was a joke.

Hard to defend that one, clear high stick.

 

[Daz28]

Call both. The trip was extremely blatant

Didn't say it wasn't. I'm saying they call pretty much all high sticks and delay of games. Saying they are being indecisive, because of calling 1 high stick is wrong.

 

[KPower]

Leafs with the edge, faster and more physical.

 

[DropIt]

Like Kucherov in TB

Just less good

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Yes

I like the way Bruins hit the Leafs

Clifton hit on Nylander was a beauty

I think Backes would be a good fit in this game. I know Cassidy wanted to ice his fastest line up, but Backes always plays the Leafs tough. He may find his way in sooner than later.

 

[Palio]

Great first period by the leafs. Thought they definitely had the edge at even strength. Need to stay out of the penalty box and this series is there for the taking

 

[GKG18]

After watching Vegas and San Jose last night, this game seems downright gentlemanly.

 

[HogTown06]

Leafs are dominating Even Strength... The refs are going to have to step up on the next 2 periods. Did I say refs? I meant Bruins...

 

[TheBeastCoast]

I was already sad drunk at the same point in last years series so improvements are being made.

 

[DropIt]

Didn't say it wasn't. I'm saying they call pretty much all high sticks and delay of games. Saying they are being indecisive, because of calling 1 high stick is wrong.

The trip was in the midst of an offensive push for the Leafs. You must call the high stick, you must call the trip

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

The point was everyone thought the Bruins would steamroll the Leafs, but it doesn't seem so clear cut now.

I think most people just like to egg leaf fans on.... most people know the teams are fairly even on paper. But its only been 1 period... bruins can still sweep them.