Post-Game Talk: Leafs tie Season Series with Senators

[Superstar]

Sens got Ben't...

 

[BertCorbeau]

Said Matthews' needed to lead the charge offensively in this one for the Buds to win.

He stepped up.

Simon Benoit: playoff clutch performer

 

[Zybalto]

It does look like it slightly ticks off something IMO but give it to Benny.

 

[rielledup]

BUT 5v5!!!!!!

How has sportsnet been wrong? I'm a leafs fan and I can acknowledge that the Leafs haven't looked that impressive so far this series. If we want to be a series contender we shouldn't be having this much trouble against a team like the Sens at 5 on 5.

 

[wingman75]

I want to buy a metal briefcase portable coffee machine in tribute.
What a win. Fun stuff.

If the Leafs store is not all over that it is a missed opportunity lol

 

[mikeyz]

Can't wait for the Travis Green press conference lol.

"We got hosed by the refs at the end of the 3rd period. Marner clearly dove in the slot there. How did they miss that penalty?"

 

[Stephen]

They said after game two that despite being out scored 9-4, and down 0-2 in the series that the Sens had to feel pretty good about things.

On top of the completely nauseating commentary. Ridley Greig this, Brady that, hey did you know Jake Sanderson invented hockey skates?

Let them have their little head pats, we'll take the 3-0 series lead and look forward to Saturday.

 

[wingman75]

It does look like it slightly ticks off something IMO but give it to Benny.

I thought Matthews. Then I thought Kniesy. I want it to be Benny's!

 

[sxvnert]

Sens stadium will be flooded with Leafs fans on Saturday night. Can't wait.

 

[yubbers]

Sens board is full on misery. Reminds me of this place for the past 9 years.

I almost feel bad and then I remember that I really don't.

GLG!!!

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

I don't know what's gotten into BENOIT but I f***ING LOVE IT LET'S f***ING GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[LeafsStorm]

They said after game two that despite being out scored 9-4, and down 0-2 in the series that the Sens had to feel pretty good about things.

On top of the completely nauseating commentary. Ridley Greig this, Brady that, hey did you know Jake Sanderson invented hockey skates?

I yelled STFU when the commentary was how Sens didn't have a goal until yada yada and they immediately tied it

Seriously HATE those announcers/play by play guys

 

[francis246]

for some unknown reason it's 3-0

they been coasting all series, no killer instinct. face it, they been playing like sh* for the majority of these games, no aggression, no excitement, no desire to blow out Ottawa and just take it to them. they're just taking a small lead and then sitting back, allowing the Sens back into it each time

but somehow they have a big lead

it must mean Ottawa is just that bad? because there's no way this should be 3-0

The leafs are playing a conservative game. I don’t get why people are having such a hard time understanding this. Matthews literally spoke about it. The players are more comfortable playing this way. They have bought in completely to Berube’s philosophy of minimizing turn overs. When the leafs start playing that race track hockey they look horrendous and it usually results in goals for the opposition.

We might loosen up against Florida, but to beat the sens this is the formula. It’s not about looking pretty with passing plays so your entertainment value is heightened. It’s about the leafs playing a way that will be conducive to success. They will adjust against Florida but for Ottawa the run and gun style is not needed to beat Ottawa.

It’s not an unknown reason, Toronto wants the wins like this.

 

[Zybalto]

BUT 5v5!!!!!!

Leafs have now outscored the Sens 7-3 5v5.

 

[kb]

 

[Schennanigans]

Maybe benoit should be getting some touches in 3 on 3 OT next season.

 

[AvroArrow]

Simon Benoit, who would have thought.

 

[Madap]

How about bieksa after the game? “You need to cheat to get 60 goals”… blah blah. Shut up my guy. Matthews was second in selke voting last year. Stop being such a hater, holy.

 

[crump]

 

[shaner8989]

Solid playoff road win.

Love Benoit and not just for the goal. Blocks everything plays with his heart.

 

[wingman75]

How has sportsnet been wrong? I'm a leafs fan and I can acknowledge that the Leafs haven't looked that impressive so far this series. If we want to be a series contender we shouldn't be having this much trouble against a team like the Sens at 5 on 5.

Basically it is all score effect stats. When the game is close, or tied, the Leafs dominate... and the Sens generate next to nothing.

It played out this way again tonight.

Every advanced (and regular) stat site indicates this. It is grasping at straws. The media need a narrative to sell.

 

[Kazparov]

"We got hosed by the refs at the end of the 3rd period. Marner clearly dove in the slot there. How did they miss that penalty?"

Did he actually say this?

 

[Ianturnedbull]

I am elite!!!!

 

[wingman75]

Leafs have now outscored the Sens 7-3 5v5.

Pfft, it's a wonder we are even in the series, let alone LEADING IT 3-0!

 

[TopCheeseShotta]

B-b-b-benny in the Net...!!!