GDT: Game 2 - The Comeback Story - Leafs vs Lightning 7pm EST - SN, ESPN, CBC, TVAS, BSUN

[IPS]

Look what happens when there isn’t a plethora of penalties. Refs aren’t the stars of this game.

Didn't this look like last game when we tied it up 3-2 and then got an avalanche of penalties?

 

[Leaf Rocket]

We gotta be prepared for the bolts trying to goon it up.

 

[TorMapleJays]

this team

I think that snapper Matty rang off Vasi's mask shook him up a bit. Either that or getting scored on early. He doesn't have that same swagger he normally does

vassy has NEVER had swagger vs Toronto

 

[PanniniClaus]

There is no way Vasy can be in net for the 3rd can there?

The announcers claim Vasi and Jon have a very spiritual relationship and playing every minute of every game in important to them both... it's ridiculous but if they leave him in, hang 10 on him.

 

[HamiltonNHL]

I’m predicting a teeder crying meme photobomb in the post game

 

[Hoglund4MvP]

gonna start reading some posts from the game 1 PGT

For what. Game 1 was a joke and they deserved everything said.

And today they deserve nothing but credit.

 

[3blizzard4]

Haters rejoice you bastards!!

We know you are lurking here.

 

[tmlms13]

Only thing to be worried about now is Tampa is going to play the traditional "3rd period when we're getting blown out"

 

[v00d00daddy]

That last “hand pass” is a simple example of messed up officiating. Very clear that kerfoot tapped it with his stick after his hand was used. Linesman has a clear view and he’s 15ft away. And he calls it a hand pass? To me that’s instinct. Based on bias.

 

[kliq]

What a performance! Getting your asses kicked in game 1 may have been the best thing to happen to you. A loss is a loss, but when you get killed like that you’re definitely going to come back a bit more motivated for redemption opposed to say loosing 2-1.

I am a wings fan, but growing up in Windsor I followed both teams my entire life. Pulling for you guys.

 

[Throw More Waffles]

I'm really curious to how Tampa will play the 3rd period.

The leafs got a lot of flak here and on the podcasts I listen to about just bowing out in the third last game. The argument was Tampa gooned us up when going into the third down 5-0 in game 1 last year.

The leafs are clearly going to win, but otherwise this could be an interesting period.

 

[GojuLeaf]

They just aren’t the same team without Hedman.. not even close.

To be fair most teams aren't great without their number one d.
We are just... Unique in that we don't have a number one d... Just a bunch of #2 and 3 D.

 

[LeafGrief]

Time to dominate the third physically, grind them into the dust.

 

[keonsbitterness]

Where are the Leaf 'fans' that said this team was garbage now? bet you've got your pom poms up in the air with high praise... lol

I see them now......

 

[Confucius]

So we have to have a Tampa homer panel?

 

[Auston Escobar]

We gotta be prepared for the bolts trying to goon it up.

Who cares? Let them bring it. There’s enough big boys in the lineup to fight fire with fire.

 

[v00d00daddy]

I'm really curious to how Tampa will play the 3rd period.

The leafs got a lot of flak here and on the podcasts I listen to about just bowing out in the third last game. The argument was Tampa gooned us up when going into the third down 5-0 in game 1 last year.

The leafs are clearly going to win, but otherwise this could be an interesting period.

I predict dirty play from tampa. I don’t blame them. I’d want that if the roles were reversed

 

[horner]

I wish we could keep O'Reilly... He is such a solid all around player.

We will @5.5 mil his family is hear and he wanted to be here.

Trade Murray or buyout and muzzin LTIR

 

[The Management]

Great trade TB for Jeannot he looks really good NOT

Jeez I completely forgot he slotted back in tonight. Not sure I've heard his name all night.

 

[WTFMAN99]

The biggest thing this series versus last year needs to be killing the "Vas doesn't lose 2 in a row" - you take 2 in a row, 3 in a row off them. Keep it going.

 

[TIGERCOOL]

our depth is incredible like this. called it before game one

Matthews/Marner
Tavares/Nylander
ROR/Knies

3 killer pairings seemed like a no brainer. We're relentless like this

 

[acrobaticgoalie]

Knies is an absolute stud! Nevermind the offensive chances he creates with his size and hands, I've been impressed with his defensive plays as well. He is relentless and an absolute puck hound when he doesn't have it. He made a great play in the first where he collapsed in from the point to break up a scoring chance from behind as well.

There is no way you can take him out and we need to draft like 2 more just like him.

 

[HamiltonNHL]

I just noticed something, I swear Keefe appear 4% smarter when the leafs score 6 thru 40 minutes

 

[CelticDruid]

Jennifer shut UP!

 

[ToneDog]

They just aren’t the same team without Hedman.. not even close.

Minus Hedman, Cernak, Rutta, McDonaugh and Palat from last year. The series is there for the taking if they show up in Tampa.