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[DitchMarner]

On a chilly late-April morning, an enthralling atmosphere pervades the Greater Toronto Area, characterized by a stringent feeling of anticipation.

The opportunity for redemption presents itself. Will it be seized?


At five-on-five, the series is tied in scoring (3-3), yet Toronto holds a noticeable edge in scoring chances (58-27) and high-danger chances (25-13), per NaturalStatTrick.com.

“We’re not fast enough. We’re slow in transition,” Montgomery said. “Toronto didn’t give us many odd-man rushes.

“Our goaltenders have been up to the task. Just offensively, it’s just not there.”

Source: Maple Leafs back home for Game 3 vs. Boston

"As I walk I reflect, my now imposing frame casting an ominous shadow on ground I used to tread fearfully in my youth. The only thing I fear now... is that there is nothing left to fear."

-Personal quote

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[VanIsle]

The Sway is the way. . . .

 

[HockeyVirus]

Not good

 

[Dr Pepper]

I'm assuming it's Swayman back in net tonight, and if Boston wins again, Jim Montgomery might learn not to galaxy-brain his way to switching goalies after a win.

Thinking Toronto takes this one though, it's going to be a madhouse at the ACC.

 

[Sheppy]

4-2 Leafs

 

[Dr Pepper]

Not good

Ok well that directly contradicts the tweet from Chris Johnston. These "insiders" just can't get their stories straight.

Either Nylander's close or he's done for the series.

 

[ACC1224]

Bruins Coach seems pretty whiney. Scared for his job? Scared of Nylander? Scared of being on the road?

Not good

Who is this guy and how would he know?

 

[HockeyVirus]

Bruins Coach seems pretty whiney. Scared for his job? Scared of Nylander? Scared of being on the road?


Who is this guy and how would he know?

Bruins already crying



Next comes the Ref whining

 

[1specter]

Ok well that directly contradicts the tweet from Chris Johnston. These "insiders" just can't get their stories straight.

Either Nylander's close or he's done for the series.

I trust CJ more than this Nick kid personally.

 

[SanDogBrewin]

Bruins Coach seems pretty whiney. Scared for his job? Scared of Nylander? Scared of being on the road?


Who is this guy and how would he know?

Must have been your first time seeing Montgomery speak. The last thing he is, is a "whiner".

 

[KnightofBoston]

couldn't predict the score if someone offered me 1 million dollars to be within a goal for each team


i suppose all I can hope for is; zero injuries, a fast paced fun game, top notch officiating all around.

 

[zar]

On a chilly late-April morning, an enthralling atmosphere pervades the Greater Toronto Area, characterized by a stringent feeling of anticipation.

The opportunity for redemption presents itself. Will it be seized?


At five-on-five, the series is tied in scoring (3-3), yet Toronto holds a noticeable edge in scoring chances (58-27) and high-danger chances (25-13), per NaturalStatTrick.com.

“We’re not fast enough. We’re slow in transition,” Montgomery said. “Toronto didn’t give us many odd-man rushes.

“Our goaltenders have been up to the task. Just offensively, it’s just not there.”

Source: Maple Leafs back home for Game 3 vs. Boston


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"As I walk I reflect, my now imposing frame casting an ominous shadow on ground I used to tread fearfully in my youth. The only thing I fear now... is that there is nothing left to fear."

-Personal quote


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Ron MacLean? Is that you?

 

[MessierII]

Pivotal game 3

 

[KnightofBoston]

Bruins already crying



Next comes the Ref whining

Was scheduling the games on Thursday/Saturday even possible?

 

[ACC1224]

Must have been your first time seeing Montgomery speak. The last thing he is, is a "whiner".

So the whining is new for him? I get he's worried about his job, he should hide it better.

 

[winnipegger]

Little to no doubt that Matthews will show up and score, it's his little friend Mitch that's the question mark.

 

[Mr Kot]

pooooooooooop

 

[Sheppy]

Bruins already crying



Next comes the Ref whining

Keefe has already done that.

 

[Strangle]

Leafs 1st line is giving the bruins all they can handle

The Bruins have zero answer for Reaves and the 4th line. Haven’t seen dominant forechecking like this from a leafs team since 2003

How thin are the leafs going to be able to make this bruins team look with a 3rd line driven by Nylander? Hope we get to see

 

[HockeyVirus]

Leafs 1st line is giving the bruins all they can handle

The Bruins have zero answer for Reaves and the 4th line. Haven’t seen dominant forechecking like this from a leafs team since 2003

How thin are the leafs going to be able to make this bruins team look with a 3rd line driven by Nylander? Hope we get to see

That is something not many people talk about. Going into the series the opinion was generally Reaves wasn't even an NHLer and a liability. Through 2 games he has dominated the Bruins depth players. Not sure if that says more about the Bruins bottom 6 or Reaves.

 

[Ducer]

Debrusk likes playing in TO and give the fans nightmares.

 

[Sheppy]

That is something not many people talk about. Going into the series the opinion was generally Reaves wasn't even an NHLer and a liability. Through 2 games he has dominated the Bruins depth players. Not sure if that says more about the Bruins bottom 6 or Reaves.

Reaves has actually been pretty solid. I swear Matt Grzelcyk hears his footsteps in his sleep at this stage.

 

[Canadienna]

Ok well that directly contradicts the tweet from Chris Johnston. These "insiders" just can't get their stories straight.

Either Nylander's close or he's done for the series.

Neither tweet says what you claim nor do they contradict eachother.

 

[KnightofBoston]

Reaves has actually been pretty solid. I swear Matt Grzelcyk hears his footsteps in his sleep at this stage.

Matt Grzelcyk hears the footsteps of a cockroach at this stage

 

[bobholly39]

Boston isn't going to win another game in April.