Post-Game Talk: Leafs win 5-3

[BertCorbeau]

Lyubushkin has been quietly solid .. As advertised, which is nice.

 

[Gallagbi]

It's silly to me too. Put him in the top 6 or send him down. What's he going to learn on the 4th line?

How to play vs NHLers.

 

[therealkoho]

The Captain had a couple of premium vintage JT board domination shifts. Love when he really gets involved.

MM being MM

The 3 line really skated well, that's some fine defence that becomes offense because of that killer speed on the wings, and Kampf is no slouch either.

Lube had a heavy game both ways, nice to have that Polak type warrior back there.

The two kids looking solid again Morgs was his usual self and used his feet really well

Justin Orr

 

[leafsfan2point0]

Justin Holl has 1 goal and 6 assists in the last 4 games also is +8

 

[Maplebeasts]

It's nice to win a game where I feel like line one didn't do all the work.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

I didn't think they were great tonight, especially on the PP, seriously what the f*** was that PP?, and this game certainly did NOTHING for my confidence in our goaltending as it's another game where they allow 3+.

but they won, and as of this post they are tied in points with Tampa, 1 back of Florida, with a chance to pass Florida in points against Buffalo

 

[zeke]

I mean Kase will be back on that line probably next game, sorry to be a buzz kill.

I'll legit get upset at Keefe.

It's time to smarten up and recognize that combo for what it is.

Moving one of Kase or Kerf to the Spezza line shouldn't be forbidden, and it'll make that line better too anyways.

 

[Leafsfan74]

Toughness means never backing down. Bring in another Bush (or two) and let's support the team.

A soft team that backs down doesn't win in this league. When they stand up and are counted, they will themselves to victory.

Matthews throwing checks, Tavares playing with authority. These leaders can decide a game even if they don't score.

 

[aingefan]

I didn’t have a problem with any of the goals.

2 on 1 short handed off side shot in from 15 feet is a fine shot.

mrazek made some big saves but he looks so scrambly. We definitely need a new goalie coach. The goalies can’t find their nets.

Yeah, I notice he’s prone to getting himself out of position because he’s so quick out of the net to cut angles.

But I’ll take his >900 sv% and a win everyday.

That’s an average game for him in his career and it’s good enough most every night on this team. Happy for him.

 

[Leafs at Knight]

Why call up Robertson to give him 5 minutes and don't even give him 2nd PP minutes over Simmonds..

 

[Carltons Cup]

My daughter and I enjoyed the game. I enjoyed it more than her. Lol

 

[Man Bear Pig]

How to play vs NHLers.

But he should be put in a position to show what he can do. He's not in the NHL to show his 2-way game, he's here to show his offensive ability.

 

[CelticDruid]

Good game. Tavares shows emotion and gets angry, plays his best game in twenty.

 

[Stephen]

Nice to get the win. Didn't dominate but came through in the end. Would like a response to the running around a bit earlier though.

JT might be close to getting out of this thing, he made some key plays in the o-zone!

Holl with 5 pts in 2 games? Mrazek got the job done.

Kind of a nice playoff lite game again. Washington isn't a heavyweight contender anymore they're still heavy. It was nice to see the Leafs prevail there but they really seem to lack heaviness when pushing back. Will be a big factor in a long series.

 

[SeaOfBlue]

Fun fact about Tavares:

Today was only the 6th time all year where he was under 50% on draws (38% today; 3rd worst of the year). He has 10 games over 70%.

Tavares does a lot of good without people even realizing it.

 

[bigbabybuda]

Tavares was the best player in the rink tonight. That is all.

 

[Gallagbi]

But he should be put in a position to show what he can do. He's not in the NHL to show his 2-way game, he's here to show his offensive ability.

He's here to get some exposure at this level. He's playing on a decently talented fourth line. In a tight game with a lot of special teams, he won't get a lot of minutes. It's fine.

 

[al secord]

Bunting definitely buys his patties from warden station.

Beaut

 

[SprDaVE]

Never, ever, never, ever separate this line ever again.

Big, fast and decent offensively? Yeah that's a heck of a line.

 

[capfit9]

Toughness means never backing down. Bring in another Bush (or two) and let's support the team.

A soft team that backs down doesn't win in this league. When they stand up and are counted, they will themselves to victory.

Matthews throwing checks, Tavares playing with authority. These leaders can decide a game even if they don't score.

Sure but can they do it in a 7 game series. I doubt it.

 

[57 Years No Cup]

Every time we play them it reminds me of the 2017 playoffs and how my ex and I were so toxic near the end, I wasn't allowed to watch the games on the big tv. Had to watch on my laptop with headphones and still got yelled at for being too loud. Find someone who genuinely shares your interests, not just pretends so you will like them. Anyways, good win.

Koo koo.

 

[Marshy]

I want a Chiarot/Manson and a greasy/big banger for line 2 in the Crouse/Maroon mould and I'm buying the first round at the parade.

 

[Duffman955]

I thought we pushed back very well against a big tough Caps team

Matthew's throwing his weight. Bunting all over. Simmonds engaged. Tavares dominant possession


Great win for the boys

 

[Stephen]

It's silly to me too. Put him in the top 6 or send him down. What's he going to learn on the 4th line?

Robertson gets a A+ for effort and made a couple of nice plays to strip pucks in the game. Offensively, I think he almost needs to resist the urge to be the first man in on every forecheck. As a little guy with a big shot you almost want to see him sneak into a scoring area and wait for a pass to rip it. When he's too much of a dog on a bone it helps disrupt but he doesn't get the puck clean and he doesn't have great acceleration, so he'll have to pick his spots.

 

[Brown Dog]