Post-Game Talk: Leafs win 4-3

[Jojalu]

He led every player in shots, scored the game winner and his line was the best all night all still while playing a 200ft game.

It's crazy how high the standards are for him. Deservedly so

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

I'm not sure if this is true but I read somewhere that McMann's injured? If so that explains why he isn't up right now

Otherwise he should absolutely be up here

Yeah he is injured, just not sure what it is or how long he'll be. But trust me, once he's healthy I will be campaigning for him to be called up

 

[LeafalCrusader]

Lose games you should probably win. Win games you should probably lose.

 

[Superstar]

Dug deep and pulled one through, woot!

 

[willmma]

Great day. Leafs won and the Broons didn't!

 

[kb]

 

[Stephen]

Samsonov kept us in the game
Rest of the team really should be ashamed with that effort

I think there’s residual shame from the Edmonton and Vancouver efforts. This looked like a struggling team that gutted one out in a pretty sloppy game.

 

[ponder]

Overall, quality win against a good team Good bounce back game after a very poor showing vs. the Nucks.

Holl with a great pass on the tying goal but on for all 3 against. Rough night for him and Holmberg.

Call up McMann.

Holl is often a mixed bag. This was a decent game for him IMO, but yeah, there are always some rough spots. Playing him over Lily makes no sense to me, Lily is just better in pretty much every way imaginable - puck skills, skating, offensive instincts, defensive positioning, overall offensive impact, overall defensive impact, etc. Holl is a bit better on the PK, maybe a hair better at shot blocking, but that's about it for me - Lily is clearly the better player IMO. Holl vs. Schenn is more debatable, similar level players with different pros/cons.

So far Keefe has been experimenting with benching either Lily or Schenn, but IMO he should really be experimenting with benching either Holl or Schenn. For me, when we're healthy, Rielly, Brodie, Lily, Gio and McCabe should always play, the only question should be Holl or Schenn for the final spot. Probably depends on the opponent - play Schenn when we think we need physicality, Holl when we think we need mobility (not that he's overly mobile, but he is more mobile than Schenn).

 

[ACC1224]

Good win, goalie played great.

 

[Stephen]

If we weren't sharp, not sure what that makes the Devils.

I didn’t think they were good either.

 

[MilkofthePoppy]

kerfoot and holl were still shit lmao

I have been ragging on Holl for a bit, but he made a beautiful pass on Bunting's goal. When he plays simple hockey he is effective.

This team is f***ing frustrating to watch though. Sometimes they look amateurish in their own end. Just play simple and structured hockey (see November - December).

 

[TMLeafer]

I was told the Leafs were going to get run out of the building?

Samsonov held them in the first few minutes. Big guys made their plays by the end of the night.

Holl with a nice pass on the Bunting goal. Can't believe ref was not going to call a hook with 2 guys catching a free ride on Kampf?? Great pass by Kampf to Bunting. And Matty seals the deal with the patented snipe.

 

[SprDaVE]

He led every player in shots, scored the game winner and his line was the best all night all still while playing a 200ft game.

It's crazy how high the standards are for him. Deservedly so

People can't handle a 2-way playoff hockey performance but that's what they all want.

Score sheet is all that matters.

 

[LaPlante94]

Also, is it just me or are the Devils not that good defensively? Like I know their advanced stats are great but I feel like it's primarily due to their ability to dominate possession and spend time in the offensive zone

There was lots of free ice and very open for us to make plays when we were trailing

They've been letting in 4 goals a game it seems the last like 4 games I believe and maybe even longer. Seems like they have to outscore their problems.

 

[Doublerum1975]

Just looked at the stats for the game it says we only had 14 hits that doesn't sound right calling bs on that

 

[SprDaVE]

Just looked at the stats for the game it says we only had 14 hits that doesn't sound right calling bs on that

Away games are always bad for that

 

[authentic]

Didn't play perfectly but got goaltending, scored timely goals, and closed it down in the last few minutes when it mattered.

Now just find a way to evaporate Kerfoot off the earth and I'm liking our odds

He just needs to practice one thing. Shoot puck into net.

 

[Eye Test]

Stevees looked awful, play someone else. Guy can’t be in our playoff lineup

 

[SprDaVE]

 

[frizzer1]

Samsonov stole this one.
Bunting showed his hockey IQ.
Marner is doing things that few players can even try.
Holl .... great pass ... enjoy it cause you aint never gonna see it happen again.

 

[saltming]

He's been really good with Brodie and overall. I hope he can stay healthy.

The hockey God's have to give us a little something.

 

[stickty111]

Character win. Top guys showed up after the Vancouver game. All this game showed is Leafs biggest problem is themselves. All mental for these guys.
They can beat any team when they are in it.
Big credit to Samsanov. He stole the 1st period.
McCabe has been excellent too. Better then expected

 

[egd27]

When we get a late PP that leads to the game winner is that still game management or is it only when we are assessed a penalty?

 

[frizzer1]

I think the leafs look faster with Tavares out of the lineup.

 

[Smif]

Thoroughly enjoyed that W.

I think the leafs look faster with Tavares out of the lineup.

Faster sure, but definitely less dangerous imo.