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

[authentic]

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.

Same here, I honestly hope to see their best effort along with a much better start to the game. That can't be too much to ask for and you have to think they don't want to go to game 7 again.

 

[Bellefour20]

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.

A "real fan" would also know all too well to not count your chickens before they hatch. The slogan for this season has been Win A Round and there are 1-2 games yet to be played.

 

[Teeder Keon]

Home ice advantage is pretty important eh

 

[Lightsol]

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

I was pissed when that goal went in. WTF, refs? Why is it okay for Tampa to make space for themselves by dumping players in the corner?

 

[IPS]

A "real fan" would also know all too well to not count your chickens before they hatch. The slogan for this season has been Win A Round and there are 1-2 games yet to be played.

No he's def right.

Too many of these "fans" are nowhere to be found in the PGT after games like these

 

[Suntouchable13]

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.

Their streak is also due to break sometime. May as well be Thursday night.

 

[Torontonian]

What a turn of events, very stressful night of hockey today. Our best players were our best players tonight. Pushed Tampa to the brink and now with the chance to eliminate them on Thursday.

 

[MarMarSab3]

I'm willing to give credit where credit is due, Holl had a good game

 

[Just Rude]

Jason Spezza, I will never make fun of your man giggle again.

 

[al secord]

Where's Mess?

 

[PromisedLand]

@SprDaVE

Bruh so were the socks BBQ, Baked, Grilled or raw like Sushi?

 

[Future]

Go back into your Phuqquing hole you Phuqquing fake fans a hole ahole asshollian pos

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Not sure how anyone can blame other fans for being angry or assuming a loss. They are completely justified for feeling that way. It’s up to this team to prove everyone wrong and they can only do that by winning this series.

 

[Stephen]

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

I don't totally get their psychological make up. Old school sports can be really antagonistic and all about finding motivation and hate on for your opponent and want to be your best to a psychopathic level a la Michael Jordan. That classic battle mode.

Leafs guys seem more new school and its based on feeling positive and relaxed. But when they find adversity and embarrassment they hit another level. They're wired differently.

 

[ToneDog]

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.

We might have them on the ropes. If we can get one early maybe we can take away some of their belief they can win the series.

 

[Cor]

heya cor

Hello Daisy, hope all is well

 

[Knies iT]

Gut check game if i've ever seen one. First full-core effort in a late series game outside of the CBJ comeback.

Especially from Nylander. He drives me nuts at times but when he's on, he's ON. Loved seeing him drive the net knowing he'd get banged out.

First time i've seen Matthews instil fear in a D core from his physicality. Piss missile after piss missile for 3-4 straight shifts to swing momentum. Made TB rush their outlets.

 

[BayStBullies]

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.

They're looking to eliminate decades of demons.

 

[WillTheThrill]

I didn’t think they had it in them. Beyond thrilled with the performances from our stars tonight. Now finish them Thursday.

 

[HamiltonNHL]

Holl with some key defensive plays in the final 90 seconds

Like this clear.

 

[Stephen]

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

Like I was hoping before the game, who gives a shit about a matchup opponent like Cirelli. Bulldoze him. Or Sergachev. Or Point. Or all of them.

 

[Lightsol]

What a turn of events, very stressful night of hockey today. Our best players were our best players tonight. Pushed Tampa to the brink and now with the chance to eliminate them on Thursday.

This is the first time Tampa's been on the brink before Game 7 since they got swept by Columbus. This is also the first time since that series that Tampa hasn't led at any point.

 

[mikeo1]

gutsy win, but now they have to close it out. We’ve been here before…team needs to take the next step and finish the series.

 

[Gallagbi]

Like this clear.

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That clear, even getting the icing with a streaking Cirelli

 

[steam whistle]

This series is hard fights, toe to toe, not going to be easy. Never will be.
Be ready next dog fights, leafs please.

 

[al secord]

Cooper still thinks they're giving it to us lol