Only caught the 3rd. Had to laugh, the team is just in a funk: missing players, passes into skates, passes/shots hitting sticks, frustration on PP, people working but not getting the job done. We've seen it all before because it happens to every team, they go through funks. And then, oh shit, and then, OH YA, and then, beauty baby!
It's a funny game. You get in a groove and things look easy. You loose the groove and the stick gets squeezed and, uh oh, we ain't playing so good. To my eyes, the Leafs haven't been playing in the groove for the past week or so. And that's ok, it's damned difficult to keep it going for an entire season, funks happen. We're down to our 3rd string goaltender (a good two games from you Hutch), injuries are mounting, players are being shuffled in and out (which I like, keeps them engaged), JT and Nylander (up until the last 3 minutes) have not been standouts and they're a big 'separation' duo for us, we've not had great support scoring, Mikky how I'd love to see you rewarded, and various other things...but we've not gone into a tailspin, we're winning 2 of 3, we're not seeing the 18 wheeler...I'm ok with this. In fact, I'm enthused. When we've got everyone back, playing where they best slot, this team is a handful. Go Leafs Go!
Btw, what happened to Matthews wrist? I've seen it mentioned a number of times here. A slash/hit? Occurring in the first or 2nd I'd guess?
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