Series Talk: Leafs Vs Lightning- Thunderstruck

[Suntouchable13]

I am not going to make any predictions, I am just getting ready for a wild ride.

 

[MapleLeafs77]

I bet you this series will be the opposite of last series. Matthews/Marner on fire. Lighting up the lamp but still lose due to goaltending.

 

[hockeyes]

The key will be to survive Perry in game 1 without any injuries, that rat f*** will be as reckless as ever. Accidentally, of course.

 

[BertCorbeau]

The key will be to survive Perry in game 1 without any injuries, that rat f*** will be as reckless as ever. Accidentally, of course.

Ugh not against him again.

 

[Marshy]

The key will be to survive Perry in game 1 without any injuries, that rat f*** will be as reckless as ever. Accidentally, of course.

You get Clifford to tell him in game 1, if he causes any injury - it's already decided which one of their stars is getting a ride in an ambulance.

 

[fillkessel]

Thankfully Tampa has been playing their best hockey of the season thus far. We usually beat elite teams with ease and lose to the lower tier teams that haven’t won a game for 8 or 9 games. Should be ez

 

[Dayjobdave]

Let’s go get ‘em. They are a great team. After we win this series, we know there is no team in the league we can’t beat.

 

[KingsHockey24]

Appreciate the support and all considering pretty much every fanbase hates us, but your team is in the playoffs too you know! You guys smashing the Oilers would give me great joy so don’t forget to focus some energy there. We’ll even lend you Clifford for a game or two for a chin check on Evander Kane once he starts running around.

I'm ordering the Leafs Clifford shirt in support of your playoff run this year! I'm hopping on the bandwagon early!

 

[v4karuna]

Leafs got this!!! Lets go!!!!

 

[RealisticLeaf55]

This series comes down to Matthews, Marner and Campbell getting their heads on straight.

When does the first game happen?

 

[htpwn]

115 points would have been enough to win the President's Trophy in 2015.

In 2022, all we get is playing the back-to-back defending champs, who had 110 points themselves, in the first round.

I guess what I'm saying is.... Leafs in 4.

 

[Cleetus]

This series comes down to Matthews, Marner and Campbell getting their heads on straight.

When does the first game happen?

monday

 

[Rude Dog]

I knew the minute we lost to the Habs that there was nothing the leafs could do to shut haters up for at least 12 months. It’s finally here. No better first round match up than the Champs. I honestly believe it’s their time. lets do this.

 

[Coachcorner]

LIKE yeah mayne! : We gon BOUNCE TO THE OUNCE ON THIS ONE! The confidence is here! HERE! We gangsta! We talented! AND ready! This is ours and y'all already KNEW IT! Hard. That's nice tosee!

 

[Coachcorner]

Smoking a big cigar for US right now this one. no picture though cause of the old school y'all already know

 

[AvroArrow]

Slap these cap circumventing scum bags.

 

[Torontonian]

115 point season, improved depth in the forwards and d-man, 60 goal scorer, everyone is healthy going into the playoffs (bunting and kase apparently very close of playing), can't ask for anything more going into the playoffs.

Best players need to show up and depth needs to play well to beat this Tampa team, definitely is do-able task. We waited 82 games to see what this team can do come playoff time now.

 

[WillTheThrill]

Damn if they can just win this series I think we’re going on a run.

 

[RealisticLeaf55]

Perry better keep his crap to a minimum. Otherwise Simmonds will have to give him the smoke.

Nervous about this series. Was praying for Boston or Washington.

 

[danny90]

I expect Matthews and Marner to be next level this series. You’ve seen it all year, when they are on its lights out and they both seem to have another gear they play at when they are feeling it.
Can’t wait! GLG!

 

[Marshy]

The main board series thread is already wild.

It's like Zeke vs. 10 Leaf Board mods.

 

[OVO16]

The main board series thread is already wild.

It's like Zeke vs. 10 Leaf Board mods.

Leafs haters live for this.

Isles, Sabres, Sens, Jets, Canucks.....their Stanley cup this year is gonna be watching the Leafs get eliminated. How pathetic

 

[stickty111]

 

[Aashir]

It begins

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

Point and Kuch really took a dive this year not just in production but even more so in underlying metrics.

To your point though - I definitely think they'll both step it up significantly higher than that number there during the playoffs, while Matthews and Marner are going to have to prove they can carry their crazy number there into the playoffs.

The thing about Hedman is that he just doesn't have the greatest defensive impact, nor does he face the toughest matchups (McDonagh pair does that).....he has the best number there on either team and deserves it, but I get why it's not higher than that.

Tampa as a team didn’t really give a damn all year until the last couple weeks. (Kuch and Point’s numbers are useless)

The Bolts are very dangerous when engaged. That said I think you guys have the magic and this is the year your team has finally matured and is ready to win a round. I’m nervous for the Lightning.

Good luck guys. I will tell you it won’t be easy. Bolts are better than you think.