Post-Game Talk: Leafs Stomp Tampa Bay 5-2 (Really 6-2)
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Great win, but I dont think this game was nearly as dominate as people are saying (outside the first 15 mins of the 3rd). Multiple people were saying that was our most dominate game in a long time and/or we never had a game as dominant in the Keefe era and I think some people have very short memories... I mean, we had a game just last year against STL where we held them to only 15 shots.
We played great and that effort probably results in a win 8/10 times, but Stolarz made quite a few big saves and Vasi let in 4g on 14 shots... the scoreline is definitely a bit flattering.
I think Berube might be just what this group needed, but our issues have always been longterm consistency and not the inability to thoroughly dominate a team if our players showed up. The real question is if Berube can help this team figure out how to score and win in the playoffs (I like what I see so far). Until then, I will hope for more consistency throughout the reg season and potentially winning the division to secure an easier first round matchup.
Glad Stolarz has been playing lights out and our goaltending has been much better than it was at the start of last year when Samsonov was playing like an ECHL goalie. I'm really excited once Woll is back too for what looks like a fantastic tandem.
We played great and that effort probably results in a win 8/10 times, but Stolarz made quite a few big saves and Vasi let in 4g on 14 shots... the scoreline is definitely a bit flattering.
I think Berube might be just what this group needed, but our issues have always been longterm consistency and not the inability to thoroughly dominate a team if our players showed up. The real question is if Berube can help this team figure out how to score and win in the playoffs (I like what I see so far). Until then, I will hope for more consistency throughout the reg season and potentially winning the division to secure an easier first round matchup.
Glad Stolarz has been playing lights out and our goaltending has been much better than it was at the start of last year when Samsonov was playing like an ECHL goalie. I'm really excited once Woll is back too for what looks like a fantastic tandem.
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The quality was great, no issues at all. They had energy and felt a bit more youthful. Sportsnet slogging Sam Cosentino, Kyper, etc... or HNIC with their boring broadcast...
It was nice.
Bomber0104
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This cannot be said enough.
Stolarz has been beyond expectations, and he was who I wanted to be signed.
I don’t see him giving up the net any time soon.
They've all had a tough start but there's no reason they can't completely slaughter most of other team's 3rd lines.
hope they get Tampa in round one for the Rubber match. Although Even if they dont, Leafs win the double playoff series 7-6.
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It's definitely a huge confidence booster. But I hope people don't take a crap on Stolarz when he regresses a bit because he won't sustain .940% and 1.8GAA. This is where we hope Woll can give them quality goaltending as well.
Tampa Bay Bitches 
Ref felt so bad he didn't want 6 scored on them
(What was the over/under) Maybe a bet thing.
Ref felt so bad he didn't want 6 scored on them
(What was the over/under) Maybe a bet thing.
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44 is Rielly good
TBL was actually favored in xGF and high danger chances. While we played well, the play of the two goalies made us look better than we were.
Sorry for the poor format, but Tampa is on the left and Toronto on the right.
Corsi
| 42 | 45.2% 54.8% | 51 |
| 27 | 41.5% 58.5% | 38 |
| 20 | 48.8% 51.2% | 21 |
| 23 | 48.9% 51.1% | 24 |
| 10 | 52.6% 47.4% | 9 |
| 2.27 | 51.6% 48.4% | 2.13 |
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how beautiful is it that Vasi-LEAKSY got his ass pulled after this stunt tonight
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Matthews leading the NHL in shots.
34 shots, 3 goals, 8.8 shooting %.
Floodgates about t open
34 shots, 3 goals, 8.8 shooting %.
Floodgates about t open
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44 is Rielly good
I'd be more happy with a Jennings and I think it's slightly more attainable solely because I expect Woll and Stolarz to both play close to 40 games and in order to win the Vezina without playing 55+ games you have to be well ahead in all goalie stats.
I'm not expecting either and not getting ahead of myself because it's only 6 games in, but once we signed Stolarz I was hoping for a 2 headed monster like 2022-23 Ullmark and Swayman.
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Reffing clinic. Love how Domi got the only penalty for instigating but the Tampa player leaves his feet to hit OEL up high right in front of a ref and doesn't get called for a charge.
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I love that stolarz isn’t afraid to fight back. I hope he two hands Marchand at some point
Fiery goalie is best goalie
TheBeastCoast
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The 2 minute 5 on 3 probably skews some of these numbers I would imagine. We controlled the game at 5v5 pretty much all night. We did take to many penalties along with the refs being...well NHL refs. I think the best sign was how they came out and just grinded the life out of Tampa in the 3rd though.
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