Post-Game Talk: IT WAS 4-1 | LEAFS WIN 5-4 IN OVERTIME

[leafsfan5]

After the shock wearing off, I still am not the happiest with the win. The Leafs can't have these large gaps of utterly terrible hockey. It's one thing to lose but losing that terribly is no bueno.

Finding ways to win these kind of games is fantastic though. It creates a lot of confidence and momentum. I just really f***ing hope we don't get these terrible efforts for over half a game for awhile. The Leafs probably could use a defensive shake up because Holl and Giordano are struggling hard. Giordano almost gave up a goal with a turnover with 1 minute left in the 3rd, but the puck just went wide.

I'm very happy that Matthews came up big when needed. Samsonov was big when needed.

They need to stick with Matthews/Nylander and Tavares/Marner, it forces Cirelli to only play against one of them

Leafs have 2 days to have their defenseman figure out how to make a pass + unlock Tampa's neutral zone structure. Those 2 have been fundamental reasons we've struggled

But that's a problem for tomorrow, WOW WHAT A COMEBACK BABY

 

[Raym11]

will be a good read tonight from the main boards about how this Leafs team is lucky and Tampa are the grizzled vets who had some bad bounces

Turns out Tampa is just a really bad team according to main boards

 

[Seath The Scaleless]

You dont need more out of Laff. He's doing great in his role
4th line has been our best line until 3rd period. No need to change that line around

Bunting is not grindy enough to play 4th line. Frankly speaking, I would consider Simmonds over putting Bunting back in. At least Simmonds is good at one thing he does

4th line was a tire fire both games in Tampa, virtually unplayable in game 3

They're fine at home because you can avoid matchups, but if it goes back to Tampa, might need switch it up

Bunting is garbage defensively but could be solid in a 3rd line role with responsible players . I don't think he'll get in for game 5, but maybe 6 if it goes that far

 

[Community]

This one and the CBJ game 4 comeback are probably the best Leaf highlights from the last 2 decades. Let's add some more and not sit back like we did after the CBJ game.

 

[ECanuck]

what happened?

I honestly felt the jinx in that interview. He sounded like we should have won game 3. We are playing the same way and going to win this game.

 

[GojuLeaf]

You don't think the coach is dumb enough to pull him for Bunting do you?

Buntings gonna go in for the fourth line maybe? Knies stays in the top 2.

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

@ACC1224 The Steve Thomas/Kerfoot comparison not looking so bad now eh?

 

[RealisticLeaf55]

Reading the bolts GDT. What an emotional rollercoaster. Just as good as their last one.

 

[BigBlu]

Gio.... at league minimum.

Thank you.

 

[Mr_Fun]

Not enough said about knies taking that puck off the goal line
Not bad for a kid thats played less than 10 games

The awareness to be there and do that. Kid could be our future ROR.

 

[Zero1]

All of the guys acquired at the deadline need to be re-signed.

ROR/Schenn/Acciari better be Leafs next year.

 

[TMLeafer]

What a sport.

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Wonder when he'll show up though!

 

[Superstar]

IT WAS 4-1!!!!!!!

With like 10 minutes left, right?

 

[Teeder Keon]

Yup

Thx I thought so
GLg

 

[A1LeafNation]

BREAKING NEWS: Gary Bettman has assigned Wes McCauley for games 5 6 and 7 as needed.

 

[BTP]

I will buy 15 Kerfoot jersey's tomorrow.

 

[Cleetus]

Last leafs to come to the team after leaving and made an impact, maybe Yannic Perrault?

that dude was automatic in the face off circle!

 

[willmma]

I wonder if the bolts have an angry glimmer in their eyes now. Or is it pure unadulterated depression?

 

[Morgs]

Here's what Hagel said in the 2nd INT if anyones interested

 

[sxvnert]

Keep Bunting out until game #6 if they cant close it in 5. Otherwise you dont touch a winning lineup.

 

[Stephen]

It's actually wild to me that all of a sudden Mo's flutter shots just make it though everyone lol .

Maybe it's the perfect combination of an unpredictable flutter shot and a goalie whose bad at tracking point shots, all of a sudden without McDonagh, Cernak and Ruuta.

 

[Community]

You aren’t concerned he is likely to take a couple of stupid penalties. I can see Tampa trying their best to set him off.

I'm not 100% sure where I stand on him, but it is similar to the Knies situation in my opinion.

I think we play our 18 best skaters (or the best 4 line combos if thats different) instead of worrying about what could happen (inexperience with Knies, bad penalties from Bunting). I think Bunting will be very careful after coming back from a suspension where he blew the game for us.

Either way, I won't argue with the decision. It's a coin flip call to me. If I had it my way I'd probably put in Bunting and Liljegren for Lafferty and Holl, but I do value what the later two bring to this team.

 

[Wiseguys]

BREAKING NEWS: Gary Bettman has assigned Wes McCauley for games 5 6 and 7 as needed.

Damn Bettman

 

[WillyC]

How huge is that amazing Matthew Knies goal line save after going down 4-1 and winning in overtime?

 

[Gabriel426]

Disagree, you are going to need him more than Lafferty. Bolts going to be playing as desperate hockey as you will see.

Knies Matthews Nylander
Jarnkrok O'Reilly Marner
Bunting Tavares Acciari
ZAR Kampf Kerfoot.

It can go either way with Bunting, either he comes in and play out of his mind good or he comes in and play ultra aggressive and gets tag for every little thing.
Don’t want to take that risk.