Post-Game Talk: Leafs 5-3 Win

[frizzer1]

Weird how the best all time leafs have “Mat” in their name

Mathovlich

 

[therealkoho]

They sure have the depth. They just have no height.

their width is a little suspect as well

 

[saltming]

Andersen needs to play breakaways differently. It's obvious the book is out on him, because of shootouts.

He sits too far back in his net, which allows the opposing player to roof it too easily. He needs to challenge the shooters more.

Or we could stop giving up 4 breakaways a game

 

[Kiwi]

What are we going to complain about tonight

Nylander and Rielly would be my guess

So instead of talking about our large divisional lead, amazing first line, a strong goaltending performance and us sticking it to one of our main rivals after they've had rest and we're playing our 3rd game in 4 nights people are going to ***** about those guys instead

That's Leafs fandom for you

 

[ToneDog]

Mathovlich

Lanny MatDonald

 

[BertCorbeau]

I really noticed the Habs had extra energy after the extended break tonight but the Leafs stuck with it and didn't let that beat them

 

[CapspaceKiller]

Auston 3:16 says I'm going to score multiple goals on your goaltender

 

[Cleetus]

Will take the 2 points but we gotta improve our even strength play especially 5 on 5 scoring....

Nylander needs to start wearing his big boy pants and stop giving the puck away like free candies on Halloween

good on Keefe for sitting him down...

 

[Throw More Waffles]

I'm usually a very positive guy when it comes to the leafs.

But believe it or not, there's a cynic buried deep deep down in my psyche.

And that cynical voice is wondering if the division is just super weak and we're preying on them.

But I just bitch-slapped that cynical voice, and have decided to just embrace how fun it is watching the boys dominate night after night.

 

[saltming]

Nylander and Rielly would be my guess

So instead of talking about our large divisional lead, amazing first line, a strong goaltending performance and us sticking it to one of our main rivals after they've had rest and we're playing our 3rd game in 4 nights people are going to ***** about those guys instead

That's Leafs fandom for you

Well obviously you were watching the wrong game
I liked the work ethic we had tonight.
A+game

 

[Cor]

 

[Warden of the North]

Solid first .. fire wagon second .. strong third.

Impressed with the Leafs rebound after giving up the two goal lead in the second, and was happy to see that they slowed the game in the third and took control so easily.

Matthews and Marner continue to continue to dominate, what a spectacle.

Andersen was really good, especially early on, to keep the game 0-0. The PP dominated.

Big win to start building a division lead cushion.

Nylander started strong but loafed on some defensive efforts in the second half and earned that benching halfway in the third.

Tavares continues to battle for chances.

Overall against a well rested Habs team I was happy with the effort and energy level. They kept with it and just kept control as the game went on.

Great assessment.

Bit of a dogs breakfast to start the third but they locked it down nicely. That 3rd goal doesnt go in if Muzzin isnt hurt.

 

[IrishInOntario]

Nylander + Dermott + pick to Nashville for Filip Forsberg and Dante Fabro?

 

[NoName]

10 Point lead brethrens.

The one time we get home ice, it doesn't mean shit LOL

Yes, but this time we won't have to face F#%#$%$ Boston in the first round. Instead to get out of our division we only need to take out either the Habs, Oilers, Jets or Flames. I will take that trade any day. This season is a golden opportunity to make a deep run, that isn't going to come again anytime soon.

 

[Antropovsky]

MISSING: HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MAN?

 

[Griffin76]

You forgot Andersen and dubas

Yeah but we won so they'll probably be safe tonight. Lol

 

[weems]

Weird flex from Price on that glove save after being lit up for 5 goals but alright.

Especially considering it was against a guy who completely owns your soul.

 

[crump]

I’ve seen a lot of hockey. I’ve seen a lot of Leafs live. I’ve seen Keon, Sittler, McDonald, Gilmour, Andreychuck, Vaive, Sundin, Clark... and Matthews is the best goal scorer I’ve ever seen on the Leafs....hands down.

 

[The Examiner]

It sucks that they don’t face them again until April.

 

[BertCorbeau]

TBH I expected some of the carelessness after how much hockey the Leafs played this week but I'm glad they didn't shell up and let the game get away.

This Leafs group is showing a different mental fortitude than we've seen.

 

[Superstar]

What are we going to complain about tonight

Matthews didn't get a hat trick again...<sigh>

 

[Ziggdiezan]

After a slow start Andy seems to be turning it around which is great news for all

 

[hockeyes]

Overall not a very exciting game. Leafs looked tired, Andersen was good and Montreal wasn't able to push the pace at all. I'd be pretty disappointed if I were a Habs fan, that was a very winnable game after resting for a week.

 

[RoadWarrior]

MISSING: HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MAN?

Isn't this guy a wannabe model on social media?

 

[Bellefour20]

I love winning on a Saturday on HNIC against the Habs.

It's a double win because I can celebrate with a couple Stanley Park Trail Hopper IPAs my roommate's bf left in the fridge. They taste pretty good.