Post-Game Talk: Leafs win 3-2 against Utah

[3headeddragon]

The leafs have already played two games against those heavy teams: Vegas and Boston. And the Leafs shut both of them out convincingly, with tough, physical play and tight, defensive hockey.

Don't forget Winnipeg

 

[1specter]

Why does it feel like there is 84 years in between games lately? Nothing till Wednesday, then again nothing till Saturday after that.

Don't worry, you'll get your fix in December. They have four back-to-backs and 15 games overall so they are basically playing like every other day.

 

[Suntouchable13]

Don't worry, you'll get your fix in December. They have four back-to-backs and 15 games overall so they are basically playing like every other day.

The scheduling is whack.

 

[stats1]

Being 7-1 and 3 points up on Florida for first in the division with Matthews out is crazy

Don't worry, you'll get your fix in December. They have four back-to-backs and 15 games overall so they are basically playing like every other day.

That’s stupid

 

[Leafsfan74]

The leafs have already played two games against those heavy teams: Vegas and Boston. And the Leafs shut both of them out convincingly, with tough, physical play and tight, defensive hockey.

Yes, they have done better. Only Benoit went after a guy who threw a dirty hit, bordeline at best especially at full speed, and no punches were thrown.

More importantly, it comes down to "when the games matter". If it were the last few games of the season and teams were playing for position or playoff spots, the games change. Ditto for the actual playoffs.

I will believe it when I see it is an apt comment.

 

[LeafParade]

Steeves has looked good on the 4th line. I am a bit surprised he adapted so well to that role.

 

[CabanaBoy5]

We’re all impressed with the team doing so well without our best player and six other regulars out but a few things remain unchanged…the defence and goaltending. They have been outstanding. Tanev and McCabe best defensive pair 5on 5 in the league. The team has allowed 8 goals in 8 games 5 on 5 since Matthews’ injury. That’s on the defence and goaltending.

But let’s not take anything away from Marner and Tavares, they have been spectacular and should remain together when Matthews comes back.

We have wasted so many years with Dubas trying to reinvent the game with puck possession east-west hockey with smallish players, especially on defence. This team will still live and die with our players but there’s a structure that wasn’t there with Dubas. Excited to see where we go in the playoffs.

 

[weems]

McCabe has been excellent this season.
If you filter the stats for defencemen who've played at least 250 minutes 5v5, he ranks #1 in High danger chances for % and high danger goals for %.