ECSF Game 2: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Florida Panthers | 7pm EST | TNT, CBC, SN, TVAS

[Uncle Scrooge]

I think it's the way the Leafs lost that's a concern. Panthers are going to tell themselves they need to be better and probably come out flying in game 3.

In the playoffs you generally need to win most of the games you had in the bag. Giving up leads where you ask yourself how did that happen are the worst, because it can be tough to deal with mentally and carry over a bit. I think Toronto had the benefit of this last series when Tampa lost all 3 home games in OT.

Leafs are by no means getting dominated, and if they get one win that can turn into 2 or 3, but going down 3-0 would be a big hill to climb.

 

[VivaLasVegas]

If Bobrovsky played average tonight, Florida probably loses by 4 goals. He'll need to be elite.

For only 2 out of 5 games.

Assuming that the Panthers don't pick it up again (Montour was quiet for this game), and the Leafs don't lay an egg as they have a habit of doing.

 

[Master P]

It is realistic to know the series is not over.

 

[Pablo El Perro]

Can someone check on Hockey Virus?

He's fine. Just a spring cleanup.

 

[Dr Beinfest]

As a Panther fan, having zero expectations on a team that qualified on the last day makes this so easy to watch. Zero worry about if they lose. It’s weird. And they just keep winning. Grateful to be along for the ride.

 

[Chairman Maouth]

Kelly Hrudy had a jaw that could definitely take a punch

I have this theory where his fellow hockey panelists put on a straight face during the program but when they go out for beer afterwards they always forget to invite him.

 

[dustybreaks]

Leafs won their cup, they made it past the first round.

 

[AuraSphere]

Now I know how Tampa fans felt - outplaying for 55/60 mins of the game and still losing


2-0 leads are not hard to come back from - see NJD. Hopefully this series goes long

 

[Stammertime91]

Keep it up Florida. End this insufferable nightmare.

 

[Dread Clawz]

Well, if you guys win, I hope you win your first cup ever... the franchise is a little pathetic

Lol ok, what are the Leafs since '67?

 

[CaptainScrewy]

Honestly Leaf fans are right , you totally outplayed the Panthers except for only a few minutes, this entire game should go to review and be overturned by the league; it's really not fair.

 

[ajdj10]

As a Panther fan, having zero expectations on a team that qualified on the last day makes this so easy to watch. Zero worry about if they lose. It’s weird. And they just keep winning. Grateful to be along for the ride.

Yeah I have the exact same feelings as a Rangers fan.
But it's only because the Rangers are shit that I have zero expectations.

 

[Leaf Fans]

Leafs won their cup, they made it past the first round.

The Leafs have to win 4 rounds like everyone else. They have won a round like the 7 other remaining teams.

 

[frog]

Have to say the goalie on florida is very good. Never heard of him before but in last two games hes been best goalie in nhl. This series comes down to samsonov vs bobrovsky and so far its not even been close

 

[T REX]

As a Panther fan, having zero expectations on a team that qualified on the last day makes this so easy to watch. Zero worry about if they lose. It’s weird. And they just keep winning. Grateful to be along for the ride.

Great post. Im Cheering for you guys

 

[ghostingtaro]

Tavares is the most overrated player ever

 

[PunchImlach is Alive]

Leafs won their cup, they made it past the first round.

Does it even count if you can't win a single game in the second round?

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

I wonder which one of Nylander, Matthews, Marner, Tavares is traded...

Tavares. He's overrated.

 

[TotalHomer]

Delusional Leafs fans again congratulating themselves for the good game and how the "deserve-to-win" meter looks good. Seen this before!

 

[PromisedLand]

I wonder which one of Nylander, Matthews, Marner, Tavares is traded...

Nylander for Brady lets make that happen

 

[The Red Line]

Well, if you guys win, I hope you win your first cup ever... the franchise is a little pathetic

Waaaaay less pathetic than the Leafs though.

 

[AvroArrow]

For only 2 out of 5 games.

Assuming that the Panthers don't pick it up again (Montour was quiet for this game), and the Leafs don't lay an egg as they have a habit of doing.

Panthers haven't really picked anything up in this series at all. Both teams were asleep in game 1, Panthers were slightly better and won. Game 2 the actual 5 on 5 play was not even close, it was 99% Bobrovsky saving them.

Florida cannot expect to keep playing that poorly and win games.

 

[Dr Beinfest]

For only 2 out of 5 games.

Assuming that the Panthers don't pick it up again (Montour was quiet for this game), and the Leafs don't lay an egg as they have a habit of doing.

People can’t grasp this concept of score-adjusted expected goals. The more Bobrovsky plays like a champ in this game, the less the offense has to do. It’s not ideal - ideal is blowing your opponent out and shutting them out. But they are winning their games that way.

 

[flying squirrel]

Still isn't over, but I think this game 2 was like Lightning's blown 4-1 lead during game 4. There's certain moments during any series that turns them, I believe this game 2 was that moment. Good news for Leafs, it's early and there's plenty of time left to recover. If you're going to go down 2 games during any series, best that's happens right away.

Florida is showing some grit these playoffs and outplaying strong teams since Bob's return.

 

[Koivu11]

As a Panther fan, having zero expectations on a team that qualified on the last day makes this so easy to watch. Zero worry about if they lose. It’s weird. And they just keep winning. Grateful to be along for the ride.

What’s it like watching your team come back from behind constantly?