Post-Game Talk: Leafs win 3-1!

[Battle Lin]

i think i like joe and hyman on the top 2 lines, hyman would look good with tavares and nylander imo, or if they switch its fine too

vesey and especially simmonds looks like 4th liners and spot 3rd when needed...shouldnt be playing above when robertson healthy

 

[34]

The Oilers only have any success because they absolutely live on the powerplay they suck.

Fully agree.

 

[Gary Nylund]

Great game! LOL at y'all who were saying Andersen can't make a save when it matters.

 

[Stephen]

Remember this when some idiot in the media rants about how the Leafs cant win tight games or dominate games.

I don't really agree. Even with the bad old roster they shut down Tampa Bay pretty definitively (before the Covid-19 shutdown). They have the capability to play this way, but when they don't it's indicative of a lack of focus. They have to do this more often than not, and then crucially in the playoffs as well.

 

[wingman75]

I enjoyed watching that game from start to finish (once I got rid of that terrible Jets broadcast I was forced to watch).

Great effort!! Controlled most of that game, gifted them their goal. Even when it got to 2-1 there were not very many scrambly-leafy-moments if any.

MOAR please

Some observations:

• Willie's effort was less than stellar
  • JT can drop the high offensive zone backhand play
    • All the D played well imo, though Muzzin was teetering on trouble
      • I still say there is something wrong with Mikheyev's wrist
        • Matthews is on our team... wow
          • I like Spezza as a Leaf, even 37yr old Spezza
            • I don't know how to use lists

 

[TheDoldrums]

Yeah Mikheyev can't shoot anymore since his injury. It's sad.

I mean he was rarely able to hit the net before, but at least it had a lot of power on it.

 

[Wafflewhipper]

Hyman was fast and strong on pucks all night. Incredible game. The pressure he puts on the puck is good as anyone in the league. He’s stronger again by looks of it

 

[Critical13]

I don't really agree. Even with the bad old roster they shut down Tampa Bay pretty definitively (before the Covid-19 shutdown). They have the capability to play this way, but when they don't it's indicative of a lack of focus. They have to do this more often than not, and then crucially in the playoffs as well.

Good post, agreed. You can tell when they are focused because they aren’t sitting back waiting for the game to happen. Those are the nights when the gaps are huge and the opponents have all day to score.

 

[moon111]

Matthews threw 2.7% of his career hits in this game.

And fans are clamoring for Hyman to be on the first line... ...what alternative universe did I step into?

 

[Wafflewhipper]

Was Spezza always this good at face offs? Going into tonight he was at 78% and I think it still increased.

Yeah he was always very good on the dot. Not that high but really good

 

[Avilaj07]

I know we won and all but Rielly has been very underwhelming so far this season. I'm starting to wonder that maybe finding him a partner isn't the issue but that he might be. He has all the tools but low iq and is a tire fire defensively

 

[SeaOfBlue]

i think i like joe and hyman on the top 2 lines, hyman would look good with tavares and nylander imo, or if they switch its fine too

vesey and especially simmonds looks like 4th liners and spot 3rd when needed...shouldnt be playing above when robertson healthy

The thing about Vesey is he is a really good off-the-puck player right now. You don't notice him much, but his smart players are huge for allowing Nylander and Tavares to sustain pressure in the zone as much as they do. I wouldn't take him off of that line until he proves he is not capable of keeping up, which he definitely is right now.

 

[Critical13]

What a joke that Connor got a star over Hellebuyck. I feel like Helle gets zero media attention. Even tonight it was all about Laine being out, Connor and a bit about Stanley. Barry mentioned the person who kept it from being a 5-1 blowout.

 

[stickty111]

Seriously why is Stewart on TV?

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Seriously why is Stewart on TV?

It is kind of wild. The talking heads really can not help but talk about why the Leafs should trade Nylander. The topic got tired like 3 or 4 years ago now lol.

 

[moon111]

Justin Holl has more 5-on-5 points then Matthews.

 

[Marshy]

Remember this when some idiot in the media rants about how the Leafs cant win tight games or dominate games.

Or on this board.

 

[Seath The Scaleless]

What a joke that Connor got a star over Hellebuyck. I feel like Helle gets zero media attention. Even tonight it was all about Laine being out, Connor and a bit about Stanley. Barry mentioned the person who kept it from being a 5-1 blowout.

Yeah the Jets had no business being in that game but, like last year, Hellebuyck kept it close
At least we dominated everything else against a bad team.

 

[bansheebeat]

I don't care what kind of cap magic we need pull, but this team needs to re-sign Hyman at all costs.

 

[Minty Cowboy]

Actually enjoyed Vesey

 

[The Podium]

First time in Andersen’s tenure here where there’s heat coming from the backup. Maybe that internal competition lit the fire.

 

[BertCorbeau]

Vesey has been really good so far. Fitting in nicely alongside JT and Nylander.

 

[MattySnipes]

Just finished watching.

Feels GREAT man. Just a fabulous game.

5v5 Leafs with 71.6% xGF to 28.4% for WPG. 60 CF% to 40. Scoring chances in 2nd period alone were 25 - 6. Just utterly dominant.

The team defense was excellent, Andersen just had to make a few decent saves. This is exactly how they have to play EVERY game. Wow.

The PP was special to watch in limited time. Leafs should've easily had about 4+ power-plays. The way this game was reffed was to Jets favour.

However great teams find a way to fight through adversity. There wasn't a single player I didn't like tonight. A complete effort everywhere.

TOP 4 defensemen were smooth and very effective. A couple hiccups from the team near the end of periods if I'm nitpicking. Only area to fix.

Laine missing really showed for Jets, but the score absolutely favours the Jets. No business being in this game. Hellebuyck was really good.

I'm watching this game again.

 

[leaffaninvancouver]

Vesey has been really good so far. Fitting in nicely alongside JT and Nylander.

It’s been a pleasant surprise, I hope he keeps it up.

 

[Critical13]

I had to chuckle when we threw Bogosian out with Lehtonen.

We’ve had 1 defenceman that plays the right side for for like 5 years and suddenly we have two playing as a pair lol.