GDT: ECSF: (A1) Toronto Maple Leafs vs (A3) Florida Panthers - GAME 2 - 7 PM EST IN TORONTO (Mod warning, Post #70)

[Transplanted Caper]

Big one by Patches to tie at the end. Way more Panthery hockey from Florida tonight. Doubt they let up, so Leafs will need to have to curb the sloppiness a bit. Some turnovers that weren't forced in the period they'll need to clean up. You definitely feel better about the Leafs in a game like this compared to the past. More composure, willing to play heavier, you're not seeing Florida dominate and just hope to survive.

 

[winnipegger]

Matthews and Marner are not getting the puck to the net efficiently. These bad habits run so deep. It's like they just can't help themselves.

 

[BMOK33]

If cats go down 2 games to 0
Figs win the series

Toronto looked awful in Ottawa so not too sure but I felt Florida had to win one here

 

[Tryamw]

I would prefer the Leafs and their fans have no hope or joy

I want the winner not to have energy for the next series

 

[Evilhomer]

Hope not i want to watch the white out......Leafs in Regulation would be ideal.......

Either way. Series will be 2-0.

 

[Gjman2019]

They all do that.

Unfortunately...

 

[King Woodballs]

Barely touched him

Bob went down so easy

Just a strong play at the net

The ref was right there and didn't call it so...

He didn't mean to

It was outside the crease

Sounds like game 1!

 

[nofehr]

Panthers look pretty shook - undisciplined penalties, weak looking defense, Bob flopping everywhere looking for a call.

Marchand with 2 slew foots and a dive and it's only the first period. Florida probably finds themselves in the box a lot more this game.

 

[behemolari]

Leafs are already wearing out, this series starts turning period by period

 

[Sasha Orlov]

Imagine getting a penalty for shooting the puck into the crowd! Crazy!!

Yes you’re right that was the only penalty

 

[Blanka]

Gonna happen when you play half the period shorthanded

Don't be POS and shoot the puck over the glass as well. Problem solved.

 

[Gjman2019]

Either way. Series will be 2-0.

Hope so man....

 

[Nicko999]

Of course Leafs need some Habs clutchness ...

Good on Patches

 

[MoreMogilny]

Matthews and Marner are not getting the puck to the net efficiently. These bad habits run so deep. It's like they just can't help themselves.

They’re playing regular season styles right now

Too much dancing

 

[Mike C]

He’ll probably fade in the ensuing two rounds if Toronto advances. I feel Berube has been giving him way too much ice time anyway

He's earned it though. Ride him while you can. It's money making time

 

[Sasha Orlov]

Don't be POS and shoot the puck over the glass as well. Problem solved.

How many PPs did they have again? 1?

 

[sampollock]

Cats better wise up
Or golf

 

[Mike C]

They’re playing regular season styles right now

Too much dancing

Matthews and Marner have playoff styles??

 

[Pablo El Perro]

Unfortunately...

Eh, any fan who's ever bought a ticket knows the difference between broadcasts and arena volume. Too many people on here use it to say x fans don't care, show up, etc. But that says more about us than anything.

 

[Oilslick941611]

I've said it before and I'll say it agan, I want a feed with 10 different camera angles that we can switch to with only on-ice sound, no play by play other than to announce goals and penalties. I don't need PbP

And maximum patches ties it up just like that

My guy TNT doesn’t even send crews to every rink for games, they sit the commentators in Atlanta and they call the game from there.Theres no way you’re getting 10 different angles.

 

[MoreMogilny]

Matthews and Marner have playoff styles??

Well they should considering how many years of experience they have now

They’re producing, but not dominant

Matthew’s still isn’t right. He’s not even shooting the same way

 

[thaman8765678]

Is it a new rule that Toronto needs at least 10 powerplays per game?

 

[Sasha Orlov]

Interesting that many posters who were calling for suspension on Tkachuk for not even making contact with Marner now have no problem with successful knee on knee hits

Really makes you think!

 

[jcs0218]

Leafs are already wearing out, this series starts turning period by period

How are you seeing this? Toronto is controlling the play 5-on-5.

 

[Evilhomer]

Cats better wise up
Or golf

Whistling over graves, man. It's over. Maybe it gets to 6 games if Florida sneaks out an extra win, but they are done. Tkachuk looks hobbled out there and they simply have no even-strength offense.