Post-Game Talk: The legendary Maple Leafs win! Game 1 vs tampa

[BertCorbeau]

Team finally lived up to it's playoff potential in this game.

That being said it's one game and consistency in effort is the next big test for this group.

 

[GQS]

About as complete and dominate game you can play and it was against the defending 2 time Stanley Cup champs. Leafs are showing what they're capable of when they're firing on all cylinders and that their biggest enemy that's preventing them from playoff success might be themselves. Play like this every playoff game and they'll win way more than they lose.

Tonight was a great start and I missed hearing a Leafs crowd cheer so loudly. Lets keeping it going for next game.

 

[93gilmour93]

Couldn’t ask for a better start to the series than this. Now keep that momentum going and take game 2. Grab them right by the throat

 

[Commander Clueless]

Dont get too excited Dont get too excited Dont get too excited Dont get too excited

So much this.

They've broken our hearts before and the smart thing to do would be SCREW IT I CAN'T HELP IT LET's GOOOOOOO

 

[Raging Bull]

Reilly, Marner and Kerfoot were unreal. Lilly was fantastic for the most part as well. It's only one game but lots of positives, could have easily folded under that 5 min major. I'd imagine Jack will be much busier in game two.

 

[BertCorbeau]

How many games does Clifford get for that boarding hit?

 

[Mickey Marner]

Best playoff game they've played post-lockout.

 

[fahad203]

This is why Clifford needs to play
Hits and he'll f someone up

Perry such a fake tough guy

 

[AvroArrow]

Holy f*** what a game, complete domination. Great f***ing way to start off the series, playoff Marner has ARRIVED ! He was hands down our best player, PK/PP/5on5 absolutely stoked

Maroon better be suspended for that bullshit, how many punches did he throw at Rielly's face there ? And then that dirt bag Perry went after Lyubushkin from behind too, completely spineless those 2.

 

[Advanced stats]

How many games does Clifford get for that boarding hit?

None

 

[hockeyes]

Couldn't ask for a better game. Tampa will be much more prepared next game but it shouldn't matter if the same Leafs show up.

 

[BayStBullies]

This team is built different. They now need to stay hungry.

I think Clifford is getting suspended a game or more. That opens the spot for Bunting. The decision becomes if you move Kerfoot off the top line after that performance. Either way, the Tavares and Kerfoot line should get an upgrade with either of those guys.

Please, I hope the refs keep things consistent. Let the skill speak for itself, not game management.

 

[Gallagbi]

Maroon punching Rielly when he didn't even have his gloves off was bush league

It's the type of play that gets your star goalie run. Where's Kypreos when you need him

 

[BertCorbeau]

Campbell needed a strong start as much as Matthews and Marner .. that was great to see.

 

[ECanuck]

I was so pumped up for this game. Last night I was all antsy. Today the day was dragging. The hours drew closer and I didn't get to watch the game.
Way to go on a great game one fellas.

 

[Griffin76]

Kampf lighting the Lampf tonight was great with the token shorty of the game.

Matthews with 2 goals....yet again.

Campbell was stellar.

D looked really good. Best 6 possible.

Mikheyev and Engvall. Too bad we won't be able to keep them both next year along with Kerfoot..

 

[wingman75]

I know we are getting swept, but, does this win change that narrative at all?

Game could not have gone any better. Expect a big push from the Bolts next game.

I felt we were instigating everything tonight.

Clifford is an idiot.

 

[fahad203]

How many games does Clifford get for that boarding hit?

None. The fact that he got a 5 is a joke

 

[AvroArrow]

This is why Clifford needs to play
Hits and he'll f someone up

Perry such a fake tough guy

Corey Perry is a bitch and always has been a bitch

 

[Advanced stats]

Anyone know where to find the bowen goal calls?

 

[Metroid]

 

[as Pure as Evil]

How many games does Clifford get for that boarding hit?

Ill. say 0 just because they set a pretty high bar already for a penalty that happens at east once a game

 

[Antropovsky]

Maroon punching Rielly when he didn't even have his gloves off was bush league

That should be suspension IMO, a 70 point defenseman, clutching a what 20 point goon in a scrum, isn't an invitation-only to throw bombs. This should be discouraged, especially in a one sided game.

 

[mcleex]

If Clifford is suspended, I want the Leafs to call up another face puncher

Is Colton Orr still around?

 

[Cleetus]

I picked Tampa in 5, I hope after game 2 you peeps call me out lmao! that would be perfect!