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

[Community]

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.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1848544422138405266

Those were actually based on even strength. We were behind in 5v5 and all situations.

 

[arso40]

Maybe minten can come in and push Johnny t to the wing I think then wed be ready to go that is if minten improved and can sticc with the big club at 3c yikes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[wingman75]

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

Fenwick

27

41.5% 58.5%

38

Shots

20

48.8% 51.2%

21

Scoring Chances

23

48.9% 51.1%

24

High Danger Chances

10

52.6% 47.4%

9

Expected Goals

2.27

51.6% 48.4%

2.13

Thanks. That's pretty even. The poor performance by Vasi really changed the game.

 

[Strangle]

The difference was Stolarz... The game was closer than the score showed.

I thought they played well overall but it was a Vasi stinker (he has had a lot in recent years) and Stolarz playing great.

I don't want to take away from the team because I thought for the most part they played well, but I don't think it was a 5-2 game, just like against NYR it wasn't a 4-1 game.

I think vasi is the only goalie in the league who plays worse against the leafs

 

[Boxscore]

This game was the blueprint for how this club needs to play to contend for a Cup... offensive contributions from the big guns... solid goaltending... hustle, intensity, and attitude.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

They haven't had a truly bad game yet, even against the NYR when I said I hated the way they were playing they weren't bad, I was just frustrated because Shestrkin was on.

Brube has them working hard every night.

Now tomorrow will be a test.

It shouldn't be, they should curb stomp Columbus.

But that's why it is because they SHOULD curb stomp Columbus.

But this is the kind of game they would lose under Keefe all the time.

Let's see if this truly is a different team, it sure looks like it.

 

[francis246]

They haven't had a truly bad game yet, even against the NYR when I said I hated the way they were playing they weren't bad, I was just frustrated because Shestrkin was on.

Brube has them working hard every night.

Now tomorrow will be a test.

It shouldn't be, they should curb stomp Columbus.

But that's why it is because they SHOULD curb stomp Columbus.

But this is the kind of game they would lose under Keefe all the time.

Let's see if this truly is a different team, it sure looks like it.

This is what I’m looking forward to seeing. Will it be the same old? Or something different

 

[Community]

I think vasi is the only goalie in the league who plays worse against the leafs

He's gotten worse every year since their last cup win.

He's still a guy that can absolutely steal a game, but he's currently not the same guy that was the undisputed best goalie in the world for ~5 years.

 

[Strangle]

Matthews leading the NHL in shots.

34 shots, 3 goals, 8.8 shooting %.

Floodgates about t open

He’s a career 12%+ and usually closer to 16%

You’re right, floodgates are about to open up

 

[MilkofthePoppy]

I am so glad we didn't trade Knies for that hobbit Hagel.

 

[MilkofthePoppy]

Vasi is the most second most overrated goalie in the NHL behind Hellybuyck. Dude won two "Covid Cups" that nobody gave a shit about and suddenly people had him in the Roy, Broduer, Belfour, Hasek pantheon. Give me a break.

 

[Boxscore]

Berube has them working hard every night.

Chief will get them to buy in or die trying.

 

[Schennanigans]

Great f***en game. Stolarz was so good.

 

[leafsfan5]

Might be a bit of a crazy comparison, but with how relentless our forecheck is I'm reminded of the Panthers

We just come in waves and pressure the opposition in all parts of the ice. It's great to see

 

[ULF_55]

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

Fenwick

27

41.5% 58.5%

38

Shots

20

48.8% 51.2%

21

Scoring Chances

23

48.9% 51.1%

24

High Danger Chances

10

52.6% 47.4%

9

Expected Goals

2.27

51.6% 48.4%

2.13

Skill probably isn't taken into consideration.
Kucherov is only 1 player. can't carry everyone.
If you score there is no rebound to inflate the stats.

Those were actually based on even strength. We were behind in 5v5 and all situations.

 

[ER89]

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.

eh we outplayed them for the first 10 minutes - then they took the next 10.

Besides special teams the second period we generated the bulk of the chances and ozone time

third period we slapped them to the tune of 10-2 shots until the refs decided to start believe the crowd came to watch them and not the players.

 

[Rude Dog]

finally feels like we have a real goalie

He has to be the best free agent signing of the summer.

 

[ER89]

Might be a bit of a crazy comparison, but with how relentless our forecheck is I'm reminded of the Panthers

We just come in waves and pressure the opposition in all parts of the ice. It's great to see

i think our issue is forward depth.

Love mcmann and knies - and lorentz. But then its a whole bunch of inconsistency and just meh.

Hopefully holmberg gets there and I think he can. I'd love to trade lilly for a legit third liner with the highest upside.

 

[Legion34]

I think vasi is the only goalie in the league who plays worse against the leafs

It’s like Georgiev stole his leafs powers, but in return has to suck against every other team.

 

[Rude Dog]

Someone needs to remind Tanev he isn’t wearing goalie pads. He is a beast.

 

[All Mod Cons]

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

Fenwick

27

41.5% 58.5%

38

Shots

20

48.8% 51.2%

21

Scoring Chances

23

48.9% 51.1%

24

High Danger Chances

10

52.6% 47.4%

9

Expected Goals

2.27

51.6% 48.4%

2.13

That's the problem with those kind of stats

 

[All Mod Cons]

They haven't had a truly bad game yet, even against the NYR when I said I hated the way they were playing they weren't bad, I was just frustrated because Shestrkin was on.

Brube has them working hard every night.

Now tomorrow will be a test.

It shouldn't be, they should curb stomp Columbus.

But that's why it is because they SHOULD curb stomp Columbus.

But this is the kind of game they would lose under Keefe all the time.

Let's see if this truly is a different team, it sure looks like it.

We can tell when you're frustrated. We all have to bear the brunt of it

 

[Rude Dog]

Wow!!!!! What a game.

I love Prime games. On my brand new Samsung 77inch S90C OLED, teh picture quality was unbelievable. never seen such quality picture for a hockey game before. I cant wait until next Monday for the next Prime game. In comparison, Sportsnet+ and ESPN+ suck.

I agree. But I can’t stand not being able to watch the game delayed. Haven’t watched a live game in years on tv. Watching commercials nearly killed me

 

[WillNy29]

Crowd behind the broadcast crew just now: Where Is Stamkos?

lol bryan dabol looks like he is on ozempic this season

 

[sunstersun]