GDT: Oilers@ LEAFS, 7:00pm, TV: TSN RADIO: TSN 1050

[The Big Swede13]

That period leaves a lot more to desired. Some chances. Doesn't Smith always seem to have the Leafs' number? Or at least he used to.

The PP's for Edmonton didn't help swing momentum, but that second call was BS.

Leafs need to be quicker and cleaner with the puck. Losing too many battles.

ya Leafs need to play better no matter what. They had trouble getting the puck out. Were only down 1-0 and we know this team can explode at any moment. Probably one of the worst periods in the Keefe era and only down 1-0

 

[Jmo89]

His stats in the last 10 games or so say otherwise,

if you say so.

Obviously I disagree with the OP that he's pathetic, but he is definitely in a drought the past few games. Aside from the empty net goal he hasn't been able to finish on numerous grade A chances. Really hope he breaks out of it soon.

 

[Leafs at Knight]

That was a bad period, but 2 phantom penalties didn't help.

 

[Merrrlin]

Damn, McDavid plays more than 2 minutes of a power play, didn't even know that was possible.

The stat about playing 9 minutes is crazy. He's going to have to play half the game just to give the Oil a shot.

 

[Throw More Waffles]

Let's see the adjustments in the 2nd.

Do we really want to mess with something that has been working so ridiculously well for 10 games?

But it is a bit of a problem I guess. We don't have any line now that would be a competent shut down line.

Nylander shouldn't be on a shut down line. Neither should Matthews. And I don't think our 3rd/4th lines are capable either. It's the one flaw with these lines. Hyman/Tavares/Marner was the best line we could probably put out as a shut down line.

 

[Marshy]

Better be a phantom call on the oilers.

Never lose your innocence.

 

[keonsbitterness]

Why do people complain about bad calls? We all know there are going to be bad calls, seems silly to get upset by something that is pretty much inevitable. It’s like living in Canada and complaining about cold weather in winter.

Are you on high-dose Prozac?

 

[meefer]

Even I of all people think fans here are being too fickle at the moment.

The team has been amazing for a 20 game stretch. I can excuse a lackluster period here and there...

We don't agree on much but you're spot on here!

 

[JGuardz]

Oilers are sending 2 guys deep on the forecheck, if the leafs can move the puck faster they'll eat that D alive

 

[Merrrlin]

Leafs had two open shots from our 2 best goal scorers in the slot. Score could easily be different.

Agreed. The ice felt tilted but the 2 powerplays had a lot to do with it. When we had chances, they were deadly chances.

Give us 3-4 of those a period and I feel pretty confident.

 

[Mitchy]

Some absolutely garbage officiating tonight. Holl gets tripped up and crosschecked a few seconds before his hold, but that doesn't get called, yet a dive does.

There better be some makeup calls in the 2nd.

 

[Kamiccolo]

Do we really want to mess with something that has been working so ridiculously well for 10 games?

But it is a bit of a problem I guess. We don't have any line now that would be a competent shut down line.

Nylander shouldn't be on a shut down line. Neither should Matthews. And I don't think our 3rd/4th lines are capable either. It's the one flaw with these lines. Hyman/Tavares/Marner was the best line we could probably put out as a shut down line.

I mean strategy adjustments. It's not Babs, Keefe will make adjustments to the system.

 

[The Masters]

hahahahhaha fkin odawggg

 

[as Pure as Evil]

the way we turn it on lately half way through the second and on to the third period im not worried about trailing by one after one.

we have been the rope a dope team lately. give them some hope and joy then bam games turned and its out of reach

 

[DutchHockeyGuy]

Why can't the Leafs get some homer commentator for their games like every other team in the league. Everytime this guy says Eeeethan Beeeeear I cringe. Sounds like watching the Oilers broadcast.

 

[meefer]

Andersen isn’t tracking puck well at all

17 shots against, 1 goal

 

[Schooner]

At least it's unlikely the Oilers will have a penalty advantage the rest of the game to fall back on.

Is this your first leafs game?

 

[keonsbitterness]

LOL, who is O'Dog kidding? That's quadruple extra large.

 

[CelticDruid]

Tavares has to start bury some of these grade A chances that he has had over the last twenty games. Getting ridiculous.
Andersen has played really well to keep the Leafs in it.

 

[Mickey Marner]

Ice dogs? Yuck.

How is Odog a medium? I'm a medium and he has 50+ pounds on me.

 

[Bagge]

It's not the goal, it's his body language. When you watch a guy a lot you know when he is off.

What is the definition of a lot? Have watched him since he played in Frölunda

 

[Notsince67]

hahahahhaha fkin odawggg

Jabba the odog

 

[Mickey Marner]

C) Equally arse.

 

[DarkKnight]

Do I want to know what O Dog is wearing?

 

[LeafsFan89]

Has the quiz questions dropped? Geez.

 

[SHANNYPLAN]

Match Matthews & Marner against McDavid & Draisaitl... thank me later

 

[Merrrlin]

Do we really want to mess with something that has been working so ridiculously well for 10 games?

But it is a bit of a problem I guess. We don't have any line now that would be a competent shut down line.

Nylander shouldn't be on a shut down line. Neither should Matthews. And I don't think our 3rd/4th lines are capable either. It's the one flaw with these lines. Hyman/Tavares/Marner was the best line we could probably put out as a shut down line.

We really only have 1 option...outskate them and hold on to the puck. Keep it out of McDavid's hands.