GDT: New Jersey @ Toronto - Tuesday 7:30 - TSN

[peconcan]

Prime Muzzin and Murray back for game 1.

Don’t forget Klingberg playing 25 minutes a night

 

[Evilhomer]

So Tampa is catching the Leafs now that you’ve predicted the opposite……….

Okay.

 

[VanW27]

I would think an 18-6 record over the last couple of months is pretty consistent, no?

I mean, that's not what consistency means and it's not accurate either.

We're 5-5 in our last ten, 9-1 in the ten before that, 5-5 in the ten before that..

Since January 1st both the Lightning and Leafs are playing at an identical .667 pts%

I don't think they'll catch us, we're due for a run of good play here based on our 'consistent' pattern of alternating between mediocre and excellent. But the Lightning have picked it up notably since the calendar flipped, .539pts% before January 1st, so they shouldn't be taken too lightly.

 

[ToneDog]

I mean, that's not what consistency means and it's not accurate either.

We're 5-5 in our last ten, 9-1 in the ten before that, 5-5 in the ten before that..

Since January 1st both the Lightning and Leafs are playing at an identical .667 pts%

I don't think they'll catch us, we're due for a run of good play here based on our 'consistent' pattern of alternating between mediocre and excellent. But the Lightning have picked it up notably since the calendar flipped, .539pts% before January 1st, so they shouldn't be taken too lightly.

6-0-1 since the TDL. In games I have watched them in, the looked good. Duclair was a nice add.

 

[The Hanging Jowl]

WC1 will play the #2 seed. Today that is Florida while WC2 will play the #1 seed, NYR. The good thing this year is that nobody knows 100% who they will meet in round #1.

I thought division winners play the wild card teams and spots 2 and 3 in each division play each other?

 

[AvroArrow]

While I most definitely understand the reason why Brodie is struggling and feel for him.:… He simply cannot be on the ice as his play has been absolutely putrid.

He has been playing very poor hockey going back to last year, he was arguably our worst player in the playoffs. At least in the Florida series.

 

[Fogelhund]

I thought division winners play the wild card teams and spots 2 and 3 in each division play each other?

@ToneDog

Playoff Format | NHL.com

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The First Round​

• The division winner with the best record in each conference will be matched against the wild-card team with the lesser record
  • The wild card team with the better record will play the other division winner.
• The teams finishing second and third in each division will meet within the bracket headed by their respective division winners.

 

[ToneDog]

@ToneDog

Playoff Format | NHL.com

The official National Hockey League website including news, rosters, stats, schedules, teams, and video.

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The First Round​

• The division winner with the best record in each conference will be matched against the wild-card team with the lesser record
  • The wild card team with the better record will play the other division winner.
• The teams finishing second and third in each division will meet within the bracket headed by their respective division winners.

So Seed #1 vs WC2 and Seed #2 vs WC1 ??

 

[Fogelhund]

So Seed #1 vs WC2 and Seed #2 vs WC1 ??

No.... Winner Division with the most points, vs. WC2. Winner of the other division WC1.

 

[ToneDog]

I thought division winners play the wild card teams and spots 2 and 3 in each division play each other?

I referred to Seed #1 as the higher of Atlantic and Metro winner and seed #2, as lesser of Atlantic and Metro winner. Today seed #1 is NYR. Seed #2 is Florida.

No.... Winner Division with the most points, vs. WC2. Winner of the other division WC1.

Correct Seed #1 = Winner Division with the most points. Seed #2 = Winner Division with the fewer points

My bad, I think the use of the term seed confused some as there is no seeding. I used it for divisions winners only and WC1 and WC2 for wildcards.

 

[AustonMarner]

This was the lines at practice today I believe;

McCabe - Liljegren
Brodie - Lyubushkin
Benoit - Timmins

*which incidentally might be the first time this season the leafs have ran with 3 LD, 3RD for a well balanced defensive structure but I'm really hoping Keefe gives Timmins a chance a 1st PP time over Liljegren (I might not matter minus Marner) but Timmins is the Leafs best offensive D in this particular lineup imho

Timmins draft +1 (17-18) year might have been amazing if not for injury (common theme) where he was dominant on powerplay
Even last year (22-23) he had 14 points in 25 games with very limited playing time (little powerplay time) also hints at more offensive ability than shown up to this point in the season
(not sure if he's 100% yet though after mono)

 

[Maple Leaf]

I mean easy win right

 

[LeafsFan89]

I mean easy win right

Nothing is ever easy with this team. Where have you been? lol

 

[ACC1224]

Any reason for the dreaded 7:30 start?

 

[Fogelhund]

Any reason for the dreaded 7:30 start?

I get home from work late tonight. Thanks for being accomodating.

 

[The Hanging Jowl]

I referred to Seed #1 as the higher of Atlantic and Metro winner and seed #2, as lesser of Atlantic and Metro winner. Today seed #1 is NYR. Seed #2 is Florida.

Just to be 100% clear, I'm saying I wouldn't be heart broken to drop down to WC1 to play what will likely be the Rangers or Carolina as opposed to finishing 3rd in our division and facing either Boston or Florida depending on how they finish.

 

[MSZ]

I mean easy win right

3rd game in 4 nights after two very tough games? This is far from easy.

 

[The Hanging Jowl]

3rd game in 4 nights after two very tough games? This is far from easy.

Strangely, that's usually when they step up (when you think they might want to just mail it in). Who knows what to expect?

 

[MSZ]

Strangely, that's usually when they step up (when you think they might want to just mail it in). Who knows what to expect?

Yes these guys are highly unpredictable.

 

[AustonMarner]

I referred to Seed #1 as the higher of Atlantic and Metro winner and seed #2, as lesser of Atlantic and Metro winner. Today seed #1 is NYR. Seed #2 is Florida.


Correct Seed #1 = Winner Division with the most points. Seed #2 = Winner Division with the fewer points

My bad, I think the use of the term seed confused some as there is no seeding. I used it for divisions winners only and WC1 and WC2 for wildcards.

Lmfao

 

[Leaf Rocket]

Prime Muzzin and Murray back for game 1.

I'd love it if Muzzin came back. Murray too tbh but man more than anyone would be Muzzin.

 

[wingman75]

Any reason for the dreaded 7:30 start?

Assuming it is to accommodate US television. Game is exclusive to ESPN (ESPN+).

 

[sxvnert]

Edmundson is "hurt" so brodie will have a spot.

 

[rojac]

Right now, if Toronto dropped into WC1, they would play the Eastern division leader with the fewer points which at the current time would be the Panthers.

 

[Leafs98]

Right now, if Toronto dropped into WC1, they would play the Eastern division leader with the fewer points which at the current time would be the Panthers.

Really a coin toss on opponents , each having pros and cons. I like the Canes low key factor for a round 1. Rags can choke too. Leafs probably need like 4 more wins to secure a spot. I still think about that.