Post-Game Talk: Leafs 3 Bruins 2 // Matty gets his 70th and the game winner

[al secord]

One win doesn't erase 7 years of futility, but it's a start

Get bent

 

[ClarkSittler]

If Sammy plays like this every night, we have a good chance of winning this series.

If Boston didn't have stellar goaltending they'd be a non playoff team.

 

[Enniskillen]

Reaves was killing these p.ssies all night long. He is definitely a net positive tonight with hitting that reeke in oblivion.

 

[BertCorbeau]

matthews has had marner on his wing until now, marner hasnt gotten involved in a scrum in his life and was a big reason that matthews hasnt been normal auston imo. matthews at least gets involved physically.

Domi gets gritty in those tight areas but can still make plays .. and Bert's style plays well off of that. It helps open ice up for Matthews. In turn, Matthews' doesn't have to share the puck with Marner when it comes to carrying the play.

 

[Stephen]

Every wrist tap and groin poke pays dividends by game 7.

Hit him into the end boards, turn him into a 2 dimensional player.

 

[ashs]

Going to game 7

 

[Leafsfan74]

Remember what old-ish idiots like me said when they signed Domi (who I wasnt a fan of but acknowledged his playoff prowess), Bert and Reaves, "they are here for the playoffs".

I don't care too much about the regular season, I watched less than half a season for a reason. I knew they would bring N/S drive and commitment. They haven't disappointed. You can't teach goal scoring, but you also can't teach hunger and drive.

My prediction was that if Leafs split the two games in Boston they will win this series, here we are.

First, they need to stop taking stupid retaliatory penalties. If you are up 5-1 with 5 minutes left, maybe. Otherwise, stop it already. This time the Boosh and Bert has to settle down with the b.s stick work.

Now, consider if Nylander enters the series all fresh and minty from avoiding all the checks he would have absorbed from two games in Boston?

Finally, the longer this series goes, the better the Leafs chances. We are seeing a worn down Bruins team already, the Leaf "hits by committee" is working, in particular Leafs D who have been wearing down Bruins forwards to a large degree.

Also, Sammy was money when he needed to be.

 

[Jojalu]

The good news is Marner will get going.

If Willy can get healthy with Bert and Domi going and Robertson ever converts.

LOOK OUT

 

[Stephen]

Domi gets gritty in those tight areas but can still make plays .. and Bert's style plays well off of that. It helps open ice up for Matthews. In turn, Matthews' doesn't have to share the puck with Marner when it comes to carrying the play.

Also, no one's waiting around for Marner to do something creative.

 

[wingman75]

The Bruins are doing the same stuff. The refs can easily call them for the same thing. They just don't. Both games now the Leafs have been given the extra penalty at least once.

Then I'd say f***'em. They tried and lost.

 

[BertCorbeau]

It's refreshing to see the Leafs physicality taking a toll on the opposition

 

[Rare Jewel]

“Stay on your feet you f***ing loser!” - Bertuzzi probably.

"No Chara to save you now"

Little shit.

 

[yubbers]

Kyle is watching this game from his million dollar home with his millions of dollars right now! Must suck to be him!

You just proved how shallow you are. Lol

I'll take glory over being an extra rich phony all day

 

[blue stick]

Brad Marchand voodoo doll worked! GLG!!!

 

[Roo]

Where’s all the doom and gloom posters now? Best of 5 with home ice, GLG

 

[ashs]

We want a long series as it will wear them down.

 

[SprDaVE]

Overall the refs were good tonight though ... that early penalty was made up for with that call when JT got cross checked .. and definitely some good non-calls that would have been called in the regular season.

The let them play

Just when you think the Leafs are gonna get a game where they have more PPs... nope lol classic stuff

But yeah it was pretty well reffed. It didn't feel absurd one way or another.

 

[ITM]

Good. Pleased to see our (real) captain doing captain-like things.

Nice to see Domi kick in as well.

But been here before. Still. Good.

 

[57 Years No Cup]

Domi has made Marner redundant at less than 1/3 the price. Marner invisible in the playoffs. Actually less than invisible. A negative. Again.

Matthews beasted out. Maybe he's done growed up.

 

[BallardEra]

Going to game 7

Leafs in 5

 

[IPS]

Remember what old-ish idiots like me said when they signed Domi (who I wasnt a fan of but acknowledged his playoff prowess), Bert and Reaves, "they are here for the playoffs".

I don't care too much about the regular season, I watched less than half a season for a reason. I knew they would bring N/S and commitment.

My prediction was that if Leafs split the two games in Boston they will win this series, here we are.

First, they need to stop taking stupid retaliatory penalties. If you are up 5-1 with 5 minutes left, maybe. Otherwise, stop it already. This time the Boosh and Bert has to settle down with the b.s stick work.

Now, consider if Nylander enters the series all fresh and minty from avoiding all the checks he would have absorbed from two games in Boston?

Finally, the longer this series goes, the better the Leafs chances. We are seeing a worn down Bruins team already, the Leaf "hits by committee" is working, in particular Leafs D who have been wearing down Bruins forwards to a large degree.

Finally, Sammy was money when he needed to be.

If it's Marner glued to Matthews wing tonight how many points does he get? 1 at best? And obviously a Leafs L too.

 

[ruaware41]

FINALLY JT and Matty show up.

Honourable mention to JT. He showed up today, doesn't everyday but he looked good out there. Hope he can sustain it.

As impressive as a game against Boston all year .. still snakebitten but the chances are starting to come through.

Matthews' with a big game.. 3 points including the winner late in the third.

Sammy was great .. PK came up big when needed, and the PP showing some signs.

After tying the game in the second it seemed that mental block against Boston starting to go away, they played more relaxed with some jump.

In traditional playoff terms, stealing one on the road in the first two games is good.

Good observation, they seemed calm and collected for the most part.

Matthews' best playoff game as Leaf for me.

1 g 2a and a bit of goaltending at the end.

100%. Played like a real leader and captain tonight.

 

[PanniniClaus]

By TOI - Rielly, Edmundson, Lilly, McCabe, Benoit and Boosh.

So Lilly recovered from a horrid start to earn trust and minutes down the stretch.

The guy that really lost ground tonight was Benoit. I'd rather not go to Brodie unless we have an injury.

Also - Knies won't last the series if he doesn't protect himself more..

 

[BertCorbeau]

Also, no one's waiting around for Marner to do something creative.

Nope.. creativity is at a premium in the playoffs. Making quick plays in chaos is key, and Domi is good at that. Look at that winner. QB'd that pass perfectly for Matthews to get a break

 

[paul9kariya]

The exact kind of game the Leafs needed. Dug in and played hard all night.. admirable win.

Lyubushkin's an airhead though.