ECSF - Game 1 - Toronto Maple Leafs vs Florida Panthers - 7pm EST, ESPN

[Skolman]

Another almost goal. Only a matter of time

Panthers have had like 6 "almost goals"

 

[CrazyJoeDavola]

As much as TO is having problems with FLA forecheck, FLA is also heinous at handling pressure, too. They dont have much ability to move the puck from the back end at all

 

[Pablo El Perro]

Is Spencer Knight a panther next year?

Wait and see. He's dealing with his issues right now.

 

[HockeyVirus]

Panthers have had like 6 "almost goals"

Leafs have had quite a few more legit chances

 

[Pablo El Perro]

Leafs have had quite a few more legit chances

They've had good chances, nobody is saying they haven't.

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

Bobrosky looks good.

 

[Bruce Granville]

Next goal wins.

 

[Skolman]

Remember after game 1 last series the thread looked a lot like this. Actually less loud this time but still. Long way from being over. Leafs could have gotten 5 or 6 goals that period with a slightly different bounce

My goodness

Panthers could have had 10 goals with a slightly different bounce. What's your point?

 

[JackTColton]

Jeez, Bob…

 

[Pablo El Perro]

Next goal wins.

The goal after the next probably wins.

 

[Strangle]

Oh god what was that defense???

If they’re going to let them walk in like that …. Omg

Next goal wins.

The Stanley cup?

 

[dhfa]

leafs have been better in the 2nd so far.

 

[Luigi Lemieux]

Exactly. FLA is a team that plays well in bursts, but TO is the better team, is a pure puck possession monster, and will inevitably severely outchance FLA most games.

Their expected goals for this season was almost identical. Florida #4 Toronto #5 in the league. Doubt either team will be severely outchancing the other.

 

[Strangle]

Lol what?

Bob made some solid saves, but Samsonov was clearly the star of that period.

They have both been good

 

[Bruce Granville]

The goal after the next probably wins.

3-0 is the most dangerous lead in hockey and activates the Leafs’ desperation mode.

 

[Leafsfan74]

Leafs aren't nearly physical enough.. They have to ratchet it up, get the crowd into the game and make Florida play the puck quicker.

 

[Vinh]

Huge pass break-up by Brodie. Atrocious defense by Giordano.

 

[Daz28]

They have both been good

Bobs puck handling's been scary though

 

[dhfa]

Samsonov has been making the harder saves.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Samsonov letting Toronto hang around.

 

[Strangle]

Exactly. FLA is a team that plays well in bursts, but TO is the better team, is a pure puck possession monster, and will inevitably severely outchance FLA most games.

Absolutely agree. I think this is decided with goaltending and special teams.

 

[kwichang]

Im getting whiplash from the cameraman. . . back-to-back action

 

[mkatcherin00]

FLA with some great chances . Not even a shot on a 3 on 1 and somebody got absolutely turnstiled there

 

[Bruce Granville]

Oh god what was that defense???

If they’re going to let them walk in like that …. Omg



The Stanley cup?

Only if the Leafs score…

 

[Strangle]

Bobs puck handling's been scary though

I just hope we aren’t seeing vesina bob in this series