Post-Game Talk: Leafs Stomp Tampa Bay 5-2 (Really 6-2)

[kevsh]

Tampa did not look good, at all.
Like watching an aging rock band try to put on a live show and it's just cringe.

Taking nothing away from the Leafs. A solid effort by the Buds and really like how they did not let up in the third at all. That's a very promising sign.

 

[3blizzard4]

 

[Jacquestrapless]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1848549517760610623

 

[3headeddragon]

I wish someone would snow plow one of our players every pregame skate. Seemed to piss them off and they were ready right off of puck drop

 

[NastyKnies]

Awesome game boys f*** tampa

 

[REALTALK81]

Stolar Stolar bills y'all

 

[BallardEra]

Meh... Close enough:

Post in thread 'Tampa @ Leafs 7:30pm Oct 21st 2024' GDT: - Tampa @ Leafs 7:30pm Oct 21st 2024

 

[PromisedLand]

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Hey Yo Tampa

 

[Fogelhund]

The ending of the game is a reminder why Reaves still has a role from time to time, though the power forward role is more critical when he plays it.

Back to back games and so many hard minutes killing penalties so he probably gets back in somehow though the team up and down the lineup played with drive.

lol. I mean, did you even watch this game? What is Reaves going to do from the bench?

 

[Larcos_Unal]

Pretty close to a perfect game, I mean you cannot give Tampa that many PPs cause you're playing with fire. Hard to complain about much, boys.

 

[SprDaVE]

The ending of the game is a reminder why Reaves still has a role from time to time, though the power forward role is more critical when he plays it.

Back to back games and so many hard minutes killing penalties so he probably gets back in somehow though the team up and down the lineup played with drive.

I think the overall game showed that Reaves isn't really needed. There's plenty of bite in other players and the Leafs were able to play a more rounded player in key situations. I know Reaves has a reputation but he wouldn't have done much.

 

[Ianturnedbull]

What a game. Such a beat down. f*** TAMPA!

So many good performances:

Stolarz, McMann, Nylander, Matthews, OEL, Tanev, Knies, Domi...

 

[Leafsfan74]

Really good game. We didn't sit back like we usually would.

Stolarz was amazing. Holmberg was robbed.

Benoit with the troll at the end sums it up.

Can more games be aired on Prime? I liked the broadcast and quality.

Not alot of dead air, fillers or corny jokes. It was well done.

 

[mikeyz]

The ending of the game is a reminder why Reaves still has a role from time to time, though the power forward role is more critical when he plays it.

Back to back games and so many hard minutes killing penalties so he probably gets back in somehow though the team up and down the lineup played with drive.

I hope he dresses the next time we play Tampa and tunes that dirty rat Cernak up.

 

[AcerComputer]

Stolarz numbers are unreal

That first goal shouldn't even count as a goal against. Like in the MLB when there is an error on the play, it is not charged to the pitcher.

 

[mmalady]

Super solid from beginning to end.. just a pleasure to watch these first handful of games..
Cautiously optimistic going forward

 

[Gabriel426]

Very structured game again.

This team is playing very different from the past few years.

 

[fahad203]

Knies is becoming something of a monster here

 

[Mr_Fun]

“Did you guys pay much for your goalie”?
“No, we practically Stolarz”.

 

[Gabriel426]

Andi looks prettier than at Leafs Lunch

 

[weems]

OEL's level has been shockingly high.
He is moving the puck well, very steady in his own end and has actually brought tons of physical play and grit.
We all didn't know exactly what we were getting when he signed but he's been arguably our best all around D.
The pro scouts deserve alot of credit because if he can continue this level of play, he's a impact player.

 

[CabanaBoy5]

Anybody who doesn’t see the difference between this years team and last are watching the games with their eyes closed. They’re a tougher team, much better defensively, Tanev and OEL, McMann and Knies beasts, relentless with a lead, 2nd efforts and pursuits, response after losing, and of course great goaltending with Stolarz. Well done boys.

 

[Anthrax442]

But our PP still garbage

 

[Leafsfan74]

lol. I mean, did you even watch this game? What is Reaves going to do from the bench?

The point is the back to back, heavy PK minutes and an interest in keeping the players on their toes and competitive.

Tomorrow night is a perfect game for an injury of a lull because of the tired legs. I find a way to get him into the game, perhaps pull Holmberg.

Come playoffs the Leafs are going to need to be heavy. Don't think for a moment the same stars can't or won't disappear again.

 

[RobBrown4PM]

Wow, Stollarz is f'ing tall. That or the reporter is a lawn gnome.