Post-Game Talk: Leafs win 5-4 Game 1 of Round 2

[TopCheeseShotta]

Should not feel outraged after a 1-0 Series lead... but we do

This is the beauty of having 2 capable goalies this year, though - and it's a luxury we have NEVER had.

Proud of the 4-1 spanking we gave them before the chaos began. More of the same please, Leafs. You play like that, they can't hang with us.

 

[seventieslord]

Funny you should say that:

Matthews on ice vs Barkov tonight:

ToI	CF	CA	GF	GA	xGF	xGA	HDCF	HDCA
11:07	17	17	2	0	1.41	.43	5	2

Wait, these are all situation numbers?? Why on earth would you post it this way? 5 on 5 or GTFO.

 

[ruaware41]

Don't understand why some people bitch about the GDT being a little negative. If you don't like it, don't read it, maybe just watch the game.

Some people act like fans don't have a reason to be skeptical after 8 years of similar stories and are acting like this in year 1 of this core people are hating on. The fact people even stick around is good at that point. They've earned the right to skepticism. American fans would have collectively bailed on this team by now. I think part of the reason the Leafs are playing better is because of lower expectations so it's not a bad thing.

Leafs need to figure out the powerplay to win this series though. I hope Stolie is alright. Leafs in 6/7

 

[notDatsyuk]

Willy tied for the playoff scoring lead right now

Also now tied with Apps, Pulford, Sittler, and Matthews for 7th all time in playoff goals as a Leaf, and tied with Matty and Red Kelly for 10th in points (4 behind Mitch).

 

[sunstersun]

Also now tied with Apps, Pulford, Sittler, and Matthews for 7th all time in playoff goals as a Leaf, and tied with Matty and Red Kelly for 10th in points (4 behind Mitch).

Considering his slower career start, he's just been straight up the best out of the 3 in the postseason the last 5 years.

 

[Gabriel426]

Yes!


They played great defensively, generated a ton of chances and gave up almost none.
The stats I posted were in all situations tonight, including PP, PK, and 5v6.

Barkov, the perennial Selke finalist, had his lunch stolen from him by Matthews.
He needs to play exactly like this every game this series.
Marner outplayed his direct competition.
Nylander converted on his chances.

Both AM and MM need to be better.

And you really should stop smoking or drinking whatever you are consuming.

 

[ClarkSittler]

Reaves is clearly done in NHL. Go down as a hero

He wasnt bad last year in the playoffs. Laid some solid hits

I know it won't happen, but in my wildest dreams, Reaves plays in Game 2 but not for long. The second Bennett hits the ice Reaves goes out, there's no talking, no waiting for gloves to drop, he just grabs Bennett and starts pummeling him into next week, if the dirty rat hits his head on the ice and gets a concussion ala George Parros oh well. Reaves gets tossed and a long suspension, Marner and Nylander double shift when needed the rest of the game. We lose Reaves for the playoffs, nobody cares. Bennett has to join Stolarz on the sidelines and eat through a straw just like he deserves.

 

[Hockey 4 Life]

I know it won't happen, but in my wildest dreams, Reaves plays in Game 2 but not for long. The second Bennett hits the ice Reaves goes out, there's no talking, no waiting for gloves to drop, he just grabs Bennett and starts pummeling him into next week, if the dirty rat hits his head on the ice and gets a concussion ala George Parros oh well. Reaves gets tossed and a long suspension, Marner and Nylander double shift when needed the rest of the game. We lose Reaves for the playoffs, nobody cares. Bennett has to join Stolarz on the sidelines and eat through a straw just like he deserves.

I also share this dream. I really hope no one from our team makes any contact with bobs head in game 2, would hate to see it.