HF Habs: Out of Town Thread: 2024 Playoff Edition

[Non Player Canadiens]

NGL Bruins collapse, two years in a row, would also be juicy. Leafs already suffered plenty of embarassment with the "stop f***ing crying, bro" and Matthews mystery gastro.

really is a win-win for Habs fans

(yes I'm replying to myself)

also i seriously doubt Leafs could get by Panthers, Rangers or Canes. those teams looking strong.

 

[TheBuriedHab]

Boston look prime for a choke. Both teams trying to avoid meltdowns lol

 

[the valiant effort]

Zacha/Coyle/Frederic/Boqvist is the worst centreline maybe in playoff history

 

[Rapala]

Damn Habs fans turning into cringe Bruins fans is the true downfall of civilization.

f*** the Bruins at least until it's time to f*** the Leafs.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

The Leafs didn't fold. They played an absolutely terrible game 4, and were brutally criticized for it. They came out & played a great game.

Problem for them is they suck at home, which, frankly, speaks to Keefe as a coach. His team is better on the road when he doesn't have the match-ups.

 

[sheed36]

Everyone got too damn cocky

I'd rather it go 7 and the Leafs lose in OT which would hurt way more than if the lost tonight. Plus if the B's were to lose the game 7 in OT it would also be ok since they just blew another 3-1 series lead and lost for a 2nd year in a row so win win either way.

Florida should be able eat both of these teams alive in round 2.

 

[GoodKiwi]

Boston look prime for a choke. Both teams trying to avoid meltdowns lol

This is what we, as the Habs fans, are really after IMO. High octane drama in the first round with the BOS-TOR series going 7 and the winning team dismantled in the second round. This is why we should root for TOR in 7 this round I say.

 

[salbutera]

The Leafs didn't fold. They played an absolutely terrible game 4, and were brutally criticized for it. They came out & played a great game.

Problem for them is they suck at home, which, frankly, speaks to Keefe as a coach. His team is better on the road when he doesn't have the match-ups.

Leafs need to play same style as tonight w same desperation

 

[Chili]

That was the first game of the five that I thought the Leafs understood playoff hockey. They were disciplined, they didn't give up a lot, created some decent chances, won a lot of battles and got playoff level goaltending. Would make for an interesting game seven if they could somehow win game six.

 

[Non Player Canadiens]

Zacha/Coyle/Frederic/Boqvist is the worst centreline maybe in playoff history

Suzuki-Danault-Evans-Kotkaniemi?

edit: 2021 Suzuki, mind you, who was nowhere near legit 1C Suzuki of 2024

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Islanders are done. Carolina scores an ENG, win 6-3. Boy, Islanders got some absolutely terrible bounces tonight, though.

They need more offense in a really, really, big way. It's Barzal, and that's about it. Horvat really, really sucked.

 

[GoodKiwi]

Islanders are done. Carolina scores an ENG, win 6-3. Boy, Islanders got some absolutely terrible bounces tonight, though.

They need more offense in a really, really, big way. It's Barzal, and that's about it. Horvat really, really sucked.

Horvat seems like such a MB wet-dream signing.

 

[salbutera]

Islanders are done. Carolina scores an ENG, win 6-3. Boy, Islanders got some absolutely terrible bounces tonight, though.

They need more offense in a really, really, big way. It's Barzal, and that's about it. Horvat really, really sucked.

St Patrick also got brutally owned in game management by Rod da bod

 

[Non Player Canadiens]

best outcome is Rangers making the final? i guess? maybe Florida? idk im conflicted, i hate all the remaining teams

larry_david_conflicted.gif

 

[sandviper]

Holy crap, the Laffs’ tee-off times delayed!

Marner is in shambles.

 

[TheBuriedHab]

Watching the Islanders and Capitals make the playoffs gives me great hope for next year

 

[sandviper]

The Leafs didn't fold. They played an absolutely terrible game 4, and were brutally criticized for it. They came out & played a great game.

Problem for them is they suck at home, which, frankly, speaks to Keefe as a coach. His team is better on the road when he doesn't have the match-ups.

Gotta give them credit. Leafs came to play tonight.

 

[Mrb1p]

best outcome is Rangers making the final? i guess? maybe Florida? idk im conflicted, i hate all the remaining teams

larry_david_conflicted.gif

Carolina going SCF is the only salvation

Let go of the KK hate, they're a good team

 

[Non Player Canadiens]

Carolina going SCF is the only salvation

Let go of the KK hate, they're a good team

I don't hate KK (don't like him either), but i do hate the Canes, f*** that team.

 

[the valiant effort]

Suzuki-Danault-Evans-Kotkaniemi?

edit: 2021 Suzuki, mind you, who was nowhere near legit 1C Suzuki of 2024

That was the best centreline of the 2020s

 

[sheed36]

The Leafs had a better record on the road this season than at home but if the B's don't play any better than they did tonight the Leafs should get this series back to Boston for a game 7. After last seasons round 1 collapse this is likely in the B's heads again right about now..

Bottom line for tonight was that the Leafs wanted this game more and were the better team and got some big saves from Woll when they really needed one..

 

[Mrb1p]

I don't hate KK (don't like him either), but i do hate the Canes, f*** that team.

Why? We haven't had a meaningful game against them in the last 20 years.

 

[Runner77]

Islanders are done. Carolina scores an ENG, win 6-3. Boy, Islanders got some absolutely terrible bounces tonight, though.

They need more offense in a really, really, big way. It's Barzal, and that's about it. Horvat really, really sucked.

GM Patrick Roy will have his work cut out.

Can’t imagine how else crusty Lou got him to join the Isles.

Lou just keeps on ticking, what a specimen.

 

[Paddyjack]

Can't disagree more. Leafs played their best game and a close to perfect road game.

I don't know. I don't feel like the Leafs were even dangerous the entire game. I feel like they give the impression of a perfect game just because the Bruins were floundering around, whiffing pucks, when shooting, etc

 

[HuGo Sham]

You guys crack me up. Personally I’m enjoying the PTSD of bruins fans tonight and the ghost of their choke job last year vs Fla.
100% clear they took the leafs lightly knowing Matthew was out.
Totally goofy puck watching on that OT goal. I expect them to be better next game. Wouldn’t be surprised if it goes 7.
I don’t think either of these teams gets by Florida or (barf) Carolina anyway