ECQF GAME 2 7:14 PM - Toronto Maple Leafs at Boston Bruins - Boston leads the series 1-0 - ESPN, CBC, TVAS, NESN (New England)

[Terrier]

 

[Sheppy]

I think we might see OT tonight, folks.

 

[Frenchy]

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what was this taken from ? I'm sure i saw this somewhere but i dont remember.

 

[Cyclones Rock]

1967

 

[93gilmour93]

The Leafs are going to need a lot of help from the officials to win today......

Leafs getting help from officials in a game against Boston!!!!

 

[Dirty Dan]

Leafs ourscores Bos 7 - 2 in expected goals. Nylander comes back and Bruins are cooked

 

[flying squirrel]

Leafs can't afford to lose or series is most likely over, doubt Leafs could win 4 of next 5. Winning 4 of 5 to finish series is a tall order for many, alone one with history Leaf's have in playoffs. Good news for Leafs fans, ESPN/NHL/Media prefer to stretch playoffs series out more than not. And since both teams are teams are clubs NHL doesn't mind moving on: odds are Leafs will get timidly PP opportunities tonight to help them make series 1-1. Will Leafs take advantage? Sink opportunities? Or not give up a zillion goals? That's the equation that needs answering.

Here's to good game, love NHL playoff hockey. I've always enjoyed when Bruins & Leafs play each other: they both despise each other dearly, fans do too, and those ingredients make great vibes & carnage. No doubt....

 

[gn2007]

Good thing hockey is not played by simulations/computers. Toronto had the momentum but giving up that first goal is a back breaker. Again every game in the playoffs the home team has won. Home Ice looks advantageous this year around. Should be fun game. I think bruins take the game 4-2.

 

[Michel Beauchamp]

Pretty big game for both teams - probably bigger for the Leafs.

However, if the Leafs can split the series without Nylander and regain home ice heading back to Game 3 where Nylander might play - it gives them the edge over Boston.

 

[HockeyVirus]

Leafs can't afford to lose or series is most likely over, doubt Leafs could win 4 of next 5. Winning 4 of 5 to finish series is a tall order for many, alone one with history Leaf's have in playoffs. Good news for Leafs fans, ESPN/NHL/Media prefer to stretch playoffs series out more than not. And since both teams are teams are clubs NHL doesn't mind moving on: odds are Leafs will get timidly PP opportunities tonight to help them make series 1-1. Will Leafs take advantage? Sink opportunities? Or not give up a zillion goals? That's the equation that needs answering.

Here's to good game, love NHL playoff hockey. I've always enjoyed when Bruins & Leafs play each other: they both despise each other dearly, fans do too, and those ingredients make great vibes & carnage. No doubt....

Boston has a tendency to blow 3-1 series leads. Did it last year, did it against the Leafs (but won game 7), and let's not forget them against the Flyers.

Series is far from over regardless of result tonight

 

[Terrier]

what was this taken from ? I'm sure i saw this somewhere but i dont remember.

Take off, Leafs.

 

[Over the volcano]

"He got caught" sure makes it sound like slashing Marchand's hands was the game plan, not a heat of the moment mistake.

 

[Divine]

"He got caught" sure makes it sound like slashing Marchand's hands was the game plan, not a heat of the moment mistake.

Makes it seem like Marchand was doing it too, which he was. Domi got caught.

 

[HockeyVirus]

"He got caught" sure makes it sound like slashing Marchand's hands was the game plan, not a heat of the moment mistake.

Tampa, Panthers, etc are teams who have mastered being dirty as hell without the refs noticing. That is what he means. Don't do it when the refs are watching. So yeah kinda the gameplan in a way

 

[TD Charlie]

Can’t we go 5 minutes without Keefe complaining about the refs?

When it’s truly warranted, sure, go nuts. We haven’t even scratched the surface on officiating incompetence.

 

[Over the volcano]

Tampa, Panthers, etc are teams who have mastered being dirty as hell without the refs noticing. That is what he means. Don't do it when the refs are watching. So yeah kinda the gameplan in a way

Makes it seem like Marchand was doing it too, which he was. Domi got caught.

I'm sure you all will be fine with it if the roles were reversed and Mathews gets it on the wrist away from the play, or crosschecked in the throat after the whistle.

Toronto is lucky that's not Bostons game plan. Then again Toronto was unlucky that Boston had a real game plan instead.

 

[HockeyVirus]

On topic of officiating, I'll accept at least having the calls even tonight. Bruins always seem to get every call but oddly never take penalties against the Leafs.

 

[SmoggyTwinkles]

Leafs are winning this one! GLG.

Well, can't fault your prediction.

This is a "f*** it, I'm all in" situation pretty much.

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[DearDiary]

On topic of officiating, I'll accept at least having the calls even tonight. Bruins always seem to get every call but oddly never take penalties against the Leafs.

That's what happens when you have a specific pair of glasses on

 

[IronCladCane]

They've also only made it past the 2nd round once in the last 10 years (including this year so far) They're not this big time playoff performing team that they were in their championship year in 2011

Kind of a moot point when the team they are playing has won one series in 20+ years

 

[Over the volcano]

On topic of officiating, I'll accept at least having the calls even tonight. Bruins always seem to get every call but oddly never take penalties against the Leafs.

Love how quick you switch from "game plan= play as dirty as hell without the reffs noticing" to "I'll accept at least having the calls be even tonight"

 

[AvroArrow]

Love how quick you switch from "game plan= play as dirty as hell without the reffs noticing" to "I'll accept at least having the calls be even tonight"

I hope the Leafs play just as dirty as Boston

 

[HockeyVirus]

Love how quick you switch from "game plan= play as dirty as hell without the reffs noticing" to "I'll accept at least having the calls be even tonight"

Both teams are going to be dirtbags, it's the playoffs. I just want both teams to be called for it is all.

 

[Over the volcano]

I hope the Leafs play just as dirty as Boston

They would have had a better chance in game one if they did

 

[BB79]

They've also only made it past the 2nd round once in the last 10 years (including this year so far) They're not this big time playoff performing team that they were in their championship year in 2011

Well, by the same logic, I guess it's a good thing for us that the Leafs have only made it to the 2nd round once in the last 20 years.