Post-Game Talk: Leafs win 5-3 against the Stars

[DarkKnight]

We don't give up rebound opportunities, it saves us.

 

[Confucius]

3 stars
Woll
Robertson
Dadonov

 

[kb]

 

[PROUD PAPA]

Strong effort for a much deserved win.

 

[MSZ]

Can't complain about getting two points against a quality opponent. Although most people probably still don't like how they have been playing lately, myself included.

 

[SprDaVE]

3 stars
Woll
Robertson
Dadonov

Sam Steel looked like Crosby out there for the Stars.

 

[Divine]

The Nylander/Matthews/Marner line was horrible defensively

 

[Darcy Tucker]

A rare day for Turnips Mr drumpf

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Matthews play is highly concerning honestly. He doesn't even look like half the player he was last season.

 

[Mr_Fun]

A potpourri of everything tonight. Third line were great all night. Not a fan of the MnM line. Nice to pot 5 tonight.

 

[Confucius]

Nicky bobby back to back 2nd stars. Amazing what this may be my last chance attitude can produce

 

[Brown Dog]

 

[Darcy Tucker]

 

[likecheese]

Woll, Stolarz, McCabe and Tanev are a true a playoff brigade.

 

[BertCorbeau]

Slow starts aren't fun but the group is confident and offense is coming around.

Near perfect third period until they played a bit timid in with the net empty. But can't complain too much about how they shut it down.

Woll was good again as well. Probably should have had the second goal but picked himself up with that breakaway save which turned the game around.

Love seeing that third line roll .. Confidence is huge and Domi/Robby scoring is needed. Robby had some awesome jump. If he can start doing that more regularly, that's the kid we were hoping for.

McMann is quite underrated for what he brings. Size, speed, physicality, two-way game, and scoring ability.

I like that Berube is giving AM, Marner, and Willy time together. If they can learn to grind more, which they did tonight, instead of trying fancy passes that actually might really help them on the PP and when the net is empty. Glad Berube is giving them some rope. Trying all combos. Team needed a mix up.

Tavares continue to work his ass of.. That assist on the empty netter was stellar to seal the game.

 

[Suntouchable13]

Next 3 games we should go Woll, Hildeby, Woll.

 

[Aashir Mallik]

Third line drove the play.

McCabe unsung hero this game. Woll excellent.

Matthews, what is going on with this guy?

This year is playing out exactly like 2022-23

through 22 games this year:
22GP 10G 11A 21P 94shots

through 22 games 2022-2023
22GP 09G 12A 21P 92shots

it's almost exactly the same

i expect him to get hot, but not much better than that seasons finishbut it looks like this is going to be another year of defence, goaltending, and marner

 

[shaner8989]

Woll was a monster
McMann is so important for this team. He’s awesone
Matthews sucked again

 

[Smif]

Matthews play is highly concerning honestly. He doesn't even look like half the player he was last season.

Exactly how I feel. Matthews is bringing down his linemates right now. He's a shell of his normal self. I believe he will bring down anyone he plays with until he figures something out. I do think it's something physically wrong though and out of his control.

 

[BertCorbeau]

We don't give up rebound opportunities, it saves us.

They clog the middle of the ice well and box out guys. Underrate Berube improvement. Helps our goalies focus on making that first save which they're doing.

 

[All Mod Cons]

I love that the Leafs just play a very simple game.

 

[Jacquestrapless]

One of Timmins or Benoit probably shouldn't be in the playoffs.
OEL plays better on the Leftside
Rielly entering the Jake Gardiner era - likely needs a babysitter at the TDL. Minutes dropping

 

[CelticDruid]

Take the two points and run..
Mixed bag of everything tonight.
On to Buffalo.

 

[Mr_Fun]

That was an ugly win, but it got better a bit as the game went on

That was nylanders first two point game in almost a month…f***ing keep getting those points now

Woll was solid, shaky 2nd goal but overall great

This is Nicolas Robertson, the guy in the first 20 game was Ricolas Nobertson who’s greatest inspiration was Pontus Aberg.

Reckless NObertson...classic.

 

[trellaine201]

Awww Woll sounds like a very down to earth guy. He really held up the fort.