Post-Game Talk: Leafs lose.

[Throw More Waffles]

He pretty much single handedly cost them the game.

If Kerfoot takes a legitimate penalty at that time, he cost us the game.

But if the other player literally lifts Kerfoots stick into his own face, then it's the refs who cost us the game.

 

[ToneDog]

Our Leafs are now 1 and 9 when leading or closing out a series. So lets hope its 2 & 9 after Saturday.

Most realistic Leaf fans likely believed this series was going 7 games.

The thing that has been most promising is the Leaf didn't quit in the past 2 games when they fell behind, so can build on that even in game #7 starts similar to #5 and #6.

They are no longer leading the series. Let's just end them SOBs.

 

[Mess]

They are no longer leading the series. Let's just end them SOBs.

Should have said leading or closing out a series as I'm sure those totals include game #7 against Montreal and game #5 against CBJ as well .

Saturday we need to see that killer instinct that the team has been talking about, & how this team is different then the past 5 playoffs.

What scares me most about game #7 is the Vas has not stolen a game yet in the series and has posted a shutout in the deciding game in a series in 5 straight now, crossing over 2 playoff years.

Leafs will need to play their best game of the series on Saturday.

 

[stealth1]

They are no longer leading the series. Let's just end them SOBs.

You know what would help. Those "fans" in the platinum seats actually be in their seats for puck drop each period.

 

[JT AM da real deal]

I have always been a believer in let da players decide games for themselves on da ice .. if Tampa scores on us in 3rd 5on5 then great they deserve it .. but gifting them a 5on3 in 3rd where both penalties are somewhat questionable ie neither stopped a Tampa scoring chance and both may not have even been penalties when you look more closely .. gifting da 2 time Cup winner a goal in 3rd?????????????????? .. what da f*ck is that .. borderline calls which do not affect scoring chances do not get called in a deciding game .. Tampa did not EARN da win they were gifted that win .. in my eyes they didn't deserve it

 

[CuuuJooo]

It would be great if they could START on time. Remember Game 1?

 

[stealth1]

I have always been a believer in let da players decide games for themselves on da ice .. if Tampa scores on us in 3rd 5on5 then great they deserve it .. but gifting them a 5on3 in 3rd where both penalties are somewhat questionable ie neither stopped a Tampa scoring chance and both may not have even been penalties when you look more closely .. gifting da 2 time Cup winner a goal in 3rd?????????????????? .. what da f*ck is that .. borderline calls which do not affect scoring chances do not get called in a deciding game .. Tampa did not EARN da win they were gifted that win .. in my eyes they didn't deserve it

Da 5 on 3 let them tie da game. Da Leafs still had a chance to win. 4 shots in da 3rd isn't going to cut it.

 

[Byron Bitz]

If Kerfoot takes a legitimate penalty at that time, he cost us the game.

But if the other player literally lifts Kerfoots stick into his own face, then it's the refs who cost us the game.

When you are in that situation you have to make sure you don’t even give the bad refs an opportunity to make a bad call, you can’t let your stick go anywhere near his face. You can’t take a chance at giving them a 1:45 minute 5 on 3.

 

[kevsh]

What scares me most about game #7 is the Vas has not stolen a game yet in the series and has posted a shutout in the deciding game in a series in 5 straight now, crossing over 2 playoff years.

I'm less concerned because I'm looking only at recent history - this series - and not seeing the same Vasilevskiy as in previous post-seasons. I think if "that" Vas had it in him we would've seen it already, most likely in game 6 which was a must win. (Though in overtime he definitely looked sharp)

I do have concern though that Jack can elevate to the level of stealing a win under these circumstances. Seems to me this series has been less about the goalies, but in game 7 with so much on the line if any of these two can channel an inner Hasek, their team is likely moving on.

 

[ACC1224]

I wouldn't boo him as it does nothing to help them win, but Kerfoot's performance last night is the kind where you see a player shipped out in short order.

It was likely he is gone next year anyways, last night confirmed it IMO.

Yeah booing won't serve any purpose.

He made a great play keeping the puck deep, then his stick rode up Hedman's stick when Hedman raised his stick. Bad break but you gotta control your stick. Seems the hockey Gods worked through Kerfoot to haunt Leaf fans again.

He just did too much there. Was great to pin him deep but you're asking for trouble with the stick lifts and he eventually found it. Not a smart play at all.

 

[Throw More Waffles]

When you are in that situation you have to make sure you don’t even give the bad refs an opportunity to make a bad call, you can’t let your stick go anywhere near his face. You can’t take a chance at giving them a 1:45 minute 5 on 3.

I mean... I kind of have the reputation of being pretty critical of leaf players...

But blaming leaf players for phantom calls made against them is too far even for me.

 

[ToneDog]

I have always been a believer in let da players decide games for themselves on da ice .. if Tampa scores on us in 3rd 5on5 then great they deserve it .. but gifting them a 5on3 in 3rd where both penalties are somewhat questionable ie neither stopped a Tampa scoring chance and both may not have even been penalties when you look more closely .. gifting da 2 time Cup winner a goal in 3rd?????????????????? .. what da f*ck is that .. borderline calls which do not affect scoring chances do not get called in a deciding game .. Tampa did not EARN da win they were gifted that win .. in my eyes they didn't deserve it

The Kampf high stick was missed. Therein lies the problem because the Kerfoot high stick was too obvious (unlike 99's high stick on 93) and had to be called. Problem is they let everything go after that. Complete joke.

 

[JT AM da real deal]

Da 5 on 3 let them tie da game. Da Leafs still had a chance to win. 4 shots in da 3rd isn't going to cut it.

This is supposed to be playoff hockey where 3 goals per game WINS you virtually every playoff game you play except when da refs decide to help out 1 team over another team

 

[IPS]

Have to have as few peop;le as possible betting on the Leafs for game seven. All going according to p;lan.

We win game seven quite handily btw.

All to guide us to a fixed result in game 7, a win.

How much money are you putting on game 7?

 

[Seath The Scaleless]

Went back and watched the OT goal. Bunting and Holl crossed swords trying to save the puck and inadvertently pushed it in. I think if only one them went after it, there would be no goal

Game of inches and bounces.

 

[Mess]

I'm less concerned because I'm looking only at recent history - this series - and not seeing the same Vasilevskiy as in previous post-seasons. I think if "that" Vas had it in him we would've seen it already, most likely in game 6 which was a must win. (Though in overtime he definitely looked sharp)

I do have concern though that Jack can elevate to the level of stealing a win under these circumstances. Seems to me this series has been less about the goalies, but in game 7 with so much on the line if any of these two can channel an inner Hasek, their team is likely moving on.

The good news is ... Andrei Vasilevskiy improved to 18-0 in games following a playoff loss over the past three postseasons.

Since TB won the last game this current Leafs streak and pattern of Win 1, Lose 1, Win 1, Lose 1, Win 1, Lose 1... Game #7 = Win 1

 

[seventieslord]

Our Leafs are now 1 and 9 when leading in a series. So lets hope its 2 & 9 after Saturday.

Most realistic Leaf fans likely believed this series was going 7 games.

The thing that has been most promising is the Leaf didn't quit in the past 2 games when they fell behind, so can build on that even in game #7 starts similar to #5 and #6.

A Saturday win wouldn't make that 2-9. It is a tied series now.

Edit: I think you're mixing up two different stats that have been tossed around. The record when leading a series (which isn't good, at all, but there is that one win against Montreal) and the record in series clinching games (no wins there, of course). Last night's game counts in both ledgers. A game 7 would only count in one of them.

 

[Mess]

A Saturday win wouldn't make that 2-9. It is a tired series now.

That stat included leading or closeout games but ...

The Maple Leafs, who’ve been eliminated in the first round each of the past five seasons, are 0-for-their-last-8 in close-out games as they chase their first postseason series win since 2004.

This is a streak that the hopefully ends on Saturday.

 

[seventieslord]

That stat included leading or closeout games but ...

The Maple Leafs, who’ve been eliminated in the first round each of the past five seasons, are 0-for-their-last-8 in close-out games as they chase their first postseason series win since 2004.

See my edit

 

[saffronleaf]

very painful loss

hope they play well again in game 7

 

[Superstar]

If what you are saying is true then the Oilers would have lost tonight and Calgary would have lost the other night to give Dallas the series lead.

Kings and Dallas aren't exactly the Leafs, are they? There's only so much a team could do to overcome Tampa and the refs. Leafs would have pounded the Kings or Dallas, even with the refs in their pockets. And Calgary is a much better team than Dallas, while the gap between Toronto and Tampa is not as big, so the impact of bias officiating is felt much more.

 

[TGB]

If you thought this game WASN'T going to Game 7, you weren't paying attention.

 

[81Leafs50]

Tampa was down and out with ZERO response in the 3rd period. They were just playing out the string. Refs gave them life with a phantom high stick. Always the same old story with the refs. 11mins to go in the 3rd period and the whistle was instant. ZERO hesitation to call BS.

 

[HEAVY DUTY]

 

[Canadian Finn]

a loss meant the need for a game 7 at home.

my employer just gave me our four tickets to the game.

I'd still rather not be having a game 7 but ..... this sure makes up as a consolation prize