Post-Game Talk: Leafs Lose 3-2 In Shootout

[Stephen]

AM has 2 goals since the start of February, and that includes the 3 Four Nations games.
Call me a little concerned.

I think we've passed the concerned stage and entered into "he kinda sucks" territory. Injuries and all baked in, he kinda sucks.

 

[ryno23]

Reilly gets married and his game goes to shit. I probably would be less worried about hockey when I get to go home to Tessa Virtue every night

 

[Suntouchable13]

i know it ended awfully and fully pathetic but at the end of the day team won 5 games in a row before this and is on a 6 game point streak

they have done a decent job in general in securing points in games they should win, compared to prior seasons

one concerning thing is how scarce it is for us to outplay an opponent, we barely outplay teams anymore even basement dwellers

You're right. When was the last time we blew someone out? For example, a team like Tampa blows people out regularly, hence thier formidable goal differential. We won 5 in a row but most of them by one goal. I guess it's good prep for the playoffs winning all these close games.

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

Liljegren revenge game.

 

[Racer88]

We are always at a disadvantage at home because so many players from the other team are from the area. They are playing to make thier family and friends in the stands proud

To bad the leafs couldn’t have motivation like that

 

[likecheese]

AM has 2 goals since the start of February, and that includes the 3 Four Nations games.
Call me a little concerned.

His shot is toast right now.

 

[Fogelhund]

instead of playing Detroit or Columbus we will play Tampa or Florida now. Makes sense we love a first round exit.

The season isn’t over calm down.

 

[mikeyz]

I know that they were on a winning streak before this game. But they really have not been playing well lately. Nearly blew a 4-0 lead to the hurricanes. Blew multiple leads to the Pens and now a 2-0 lead To the worst team in the league tonight. Not good.

 

[Roo]

They have had 9 years of wake up calls and still put in efforts like this

I don’t care about past seasons, they are done with. They’ve been playing poorly but winning, and they need to get back on track given we are nearing the end of the season.

 

[Aashir]

Cant get over how abysmal that OT powerplay was. A complete refusal to shoot unless it was Willy, and only after Georgiev had set up to face him.

why was JT even out there. he should've just taken the faceoff and gotten off everytime, or have AM take it.

marner tried maybe once to get a puck down low to him and it was a snails pace pass. He also couldn't make a pass to nylander's side to save his life, 3-4 times it was a foot and a half infront or behind him

nylander decided he was gonna shoot everytime he touched the puck and it ruined any passing (it would've been perimeter tbh) we could've done

AM did his usual stand around and wait for something to happen for 90% of the pp and then took a five hole shot

all around ass from the core 4, but we move on

 

[fahad203]

Happens. They won 5
Team needs much needed rest

 

[Suntouchable13]

To bad the leafs couldn’t have motivation like that

You're right. I am not using it as an excuse. Leafs just have to be sharper. They definitely haven't been very good even while winning, to be honest

 

[thewave]

Reilly gets married and his game goes to shit. I probably would be less worried about hockey when I get to go home to Tessa Virtue every night

Ok time for Rielly to smarten up. You know you can put the puck other places then the shins Morgan.

 

[hullsy47]

Against the worst team in the league and we're up up 2-0? It's the Leafs so that's a guaranteed loss.

There's just no way this team will hold on to first playing like this.

Their record is not doing them any favors. They look mediocre at best most nights.

Pp had a gift OT .JUST STAND PAT .
I hope the leafs dont give away the future
They have years of playoff experience
Its up to these guys to get it done
The core 4 didnt score on thr pp

 

[Evilhomer]

Vegas on Wednesday night will be a real measuring stick match.

That and the Colorado game on Saturday should be good ones. First quality teams they have played in a while.

 

[notDatsyuk]

Willy and Matty each with 6 shots and 5 misses (and severel more blocked) and nothing to show for it.

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

I don’t really care who it is, but the Leafs desperately need to trade for a right defenseman (like f***ing always, God forbid we solve it in the off-season for once in our lives) so that Rielly-OEL never happens again. Completely embarrassed against a terrible Sharks team.

 

[Divine]

Happens. They won 5
Team needs much needed rest

They won't get it because they're playing again in Vegas on Wednesday. The Leafs got the most B2B this season - the schedule sucks.

 

[NastyKnies]

we are really missing Tanev. Myers and Timmins are not NHL contender players sorry, another NHL defenseman is desperately needed.

 

[BigBlu]

Need to move the puck quicker on the PP.

We never got them out of position.

Too much dangle. Move it fast!

 

[Skullz]

We need an upgrade on defence for sure. Benoit, Myers, and Timmins are putrid.

 

[PromisedLand]

Not sure that JT shootout attempt was a $7 million offering…

JT forgot his gauntlet at home tonight

 

[arso40]

Your not going to win every game

Leafs are 5-0-1 last 6

They are playing like contenders

If we had the assets we should be making big splashes this TDL. Unfortunately dont think we do enough on Friday

Maybe kunin and lily 50% retained?

 

[Mr_Fun]

That and the Colorado game on Saturday should be good ones. First quality teams they have played in a while.

This will be a tough trip. Utah is in a dogfight for a playoff spot. I'll be more than happy if they end up .500 on the trip.

 

[PromisedLand]

next 2 are the Golden Knights, and Avalanche

Can't wait!



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