Post-Game Talk: Leafs beat Tampa for the series lead 3-2. "One more for the good guys"

[DarkKnight]

I actually thought that “pass shot” call on Marner was bullshit, but he really did do it. I mean WHO does that? Unreal.

 

[mcleex]

Never sit Spezza again.

He had a huge hit in the corner and then that speech with Soup

What a leader

 

[Lightsol]

They need to bottle that nervy desperation energy to start a game angry. They always seem to come out cool, calm collected and that's not always the right mindset to get in a game. It's like they need to have adversity before they can switch things into high gear.

They ought to wheel a TV in before the game and just play Jon Cooper interviews.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

 

[ToneDog]

The stars won them that game imo, not Keefe. Keefe has them struggling to just make passes.

I'd like to know what was said during the 1st intermission and by who.

 

[SmoggyTwinkles]

Tough game to swallow for Steve Simmons

That guy is still around? Don't link me, I don't want to know.

 

[Pi]

Great comeback but the toughest test this group has ever faced awaits on Thursday.

They aren’t just looking to eliminate a team, they are looking to eliminate the back to back champs at home.

I picked Leafs in 6. Please don’t let there be a Game 7 in Toronto.

 

[Gallagbi]

What a game.

Shout out to some whipping boys.

- Tavares/Nylander for pulling this team from down 2-0 to a 3-2 lead
- Holl with some key defensive plays in the final 90 seconds
- Keefe with the big brain move to out Rielly on his offside 4on4 to get his away from Boosh and with Gio.

Also good on the posters who never lost hope in the first intermission. I wasn't one of you.

 

[HamiltonNHL]

TSN turning point was Matthews laying out some Bolts.

 

[Dekes For Days]

Also love that the whipping boys Tavares, Nylander, and Holl all had great games.

Seems like Keefe knew what he was doing.

 

[Zybalto]

Joe Bowen:

 

[wingman75]

I want all of you fake ass fans and doubters to eat a gigantic dick and stop pretending you cheer for this team. This team is for real fans only.

If we win this series you can send me a dick cake and I will gladly eat it

I picked us to win the series before it started... but I didn't think we were going to win this game to be honest. So happy to be wrong!

I'll pm you my address.

 

[Havoc]

We should make a pact tomorrow nobody says anything negative. Even Holl is safe.

 

[Alamo Leafer]

Crow nation, let us feast! View attachment 544349

I'll go get my plate

 

[Just Rude]

Honestly that could do wonders for this team. Finish them off Thursday and let’s get a little rest.

 

[aingefan]

I'm so glad they started shooting. That passing and passing sometimes goes nowhere and it was taking away their game and energy.

Yesssssss.

 

[Stephen]

Thank you leafs. You may not have ended the series yet, but you silenced a lot of haters and you can end it in Tampa. Just do it.

The Leafs have been up 3-2 in a series before. The 4th win is usually the hardest so if they've learned anything it's they avoided disaster tonight and really need to come out like Game 1 in Game 6 on the road and finish the job. Then they can say they've exorcised those first round demons. And then start the journey.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

 

[Teeder Keon]

I actually thought that “pass shot” call on Marner was bullshit, but he really did do it. I mean WHO does that? Unreal.

Also that so called giveaway on his behalf was a trip that caused that
Should have been a penalty
But sone of the peeps here just don’t get this sport , just the result of the play

 

[Gabriel426]

The annoying this was the Leafs actually came out well and then the Bolts get a lucky bounce and then 3 shitty penalties in a row and suddenly we're in a tailspin.

Good on them for righting the ship and dominating the last 2 periods because that 1st period effort was nowhere near as bad as the score and shotclock indicated.

Are you believing in your eyes test instead of stats?????

 

[Clark4Ever]

Lol I've basically just accepted that this is a 7 game series at this point. Going into game 6 with absolutely zero expectations.

With Tampa Bay's record in the playoffs following a loss going back to 2020, it's practically a lock that this is going 7.

I just want the boys to show up next game and let the chips fall where they may.

 

[HamiltonNHL]

 

[Leaf Rocket]

 

[daveleaf]

That intensity, that grit, that will not guarantee a win but it will be the only way they do win.

 

[tmlms13]

Matthews had 7 hits tonight that must be a career high right?