ECQF: (2) Boston Bruins vs (3) Toronto Maple Leafs | Boston Leads Series 3-2

[MattySnipes]

Obviously not.

But more than one good series is needed to confirm star status.

Ofcourse, no denying that.

 

[TOGuy14]

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This isn't really the forum for this discussion but I think it is more likely the Leafs go after Carlson.

We have a boatload of cap for this one singular season. Wonder if they offer him a 1 year 10M deal

 

[smack66]

Kadri's comments in TSN article. Seems like he's quite remorseful for his actions on Wingels

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nazem Kadri said Friday he believes his hit on Boston Bruins forward Tommy Wingels in Game 1 was worthy of suspension, but that the three-game punishment was too harsh.
Kadri, as he did after the Game 1 loss last week, said he was defending teammate Mitch Marner when he threw the hit on Wingels, who had fallen to the ice in front of the sideboards.
"I was disappointed; I wasn’t expecting [three], that’s for sure," Kadri said. "That particular play, I felt a liberty had been taken on Mitch. I’m always going to stand up for my teammates, stand up for myself; that part isn’t going to change.
"Was it worthy of a suspension? I definitely think so. But I think the three games was definitely a little harsh. I didn't feel like it was a malicious play to go in and try to hurt him. It was a more of a statement thing, making a lot of contact with the majority of the boards.
"I think if my intent was there, there possibly could have been an injury and it could have been a lot worse."

 

[Hunter368]

I think the Leafs have a better chance in game 5 then voting above would say.....but it still is less then 50% chance.

 

[34]

Boston will close the series out on Saturday. Andersen is f***ing terrible, and Rask has made him look second tier.

Andersen is the reason Toronto lost the series.

7-0 Boston for game 5. Rask will get the shut out. The leafs team has no confidence playing in front of the Andersen.

 

[Dr Pepper]

Boston will close the series out on Saturday. Andersen is ****ing terrible, and Rask has made him look second tier.

Andersen is the reason Toronto lost the series.

7-0 Boston for game 5. Rask will get the shut out. The leafs team has no confidence playing in front of the Andersen.

He's one of many reasons. Matthews ghosting, Kadri being a ****ing idiot, Babcock being outcoached, the list goes on.

Kadri's comments in TSN article. Seems like he's quite remorseful for his actions on Wingels

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nazem Kadri said Friday he believes his hit on Boston Bruins forward Tommy Wingels in Game 1 was worthy of suspension, but that the three-game punishment was too harsh.
Kadri, as he did after the Game 1 loss last week, said he was defending teammate Mitch Marner when he threw the hit on Wingels, who had fallen to the ice in front of the sideboards.
"I was disappointed; I wasn’t expecting [three], that’s for sure," Kadri said. "That particular play, I felt a liberty had been taken on Mitch. I’m always going to stand up for my teammates, stand up for myself; that part isn’t going to change.
"Was it worthy of a suspension? I definitely think so. But I think the three games was definitely a little harsh. I didn't feel like it was a malicious play to go in and try to hurt him. It was a more of a statement thing, making a lot of contact with the majority of the boards.
"I think if my intent was there, there possibly could have been an injury and it could have been a lot worse."

The second he admitted it was premedidated/intentional, he was sunk.

Looks like he still hasn't learned his lesson.

 

[flamesforcup]

Zeke and cantlosewithmatthews whats ur excuse for the play of Matthews and Nylander? They have been attrocious. Maybe your goalie excuse would be valid if ur supposed 2 best players were actually doing something and your goalie was causing you to lose. The real reason your losing is the Matthews line has been killed and despite his best efforts you cant expect Marner to single handidly beat the bruins

 

[MattySnipes]

Andersen is the reason Toronto lost the series.

No he isn't. He definitely had to be at his best for us to have any shot against any team, but not one player is responsible for a team loss. This isn't basketball.

Hopefully the Raps can sweep the Wizards, big game tonight eh!

 

[b in vancouver]

Was wondering if some of the Leafs difficulties battling through to the front of the net, through checks, finding second chances, attention to detail, etc. - generally, the intensity of playoff hockey that they just don't seem as prepared for this series might have to do with the fact they haven't really played any meaningful hockey in months as they were locked into third in the Atlantic and had a relatively soft schedule for quite awhile now.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Zeke and cantlosewithmatthews whats ur excuse for the play of Matthews and Nylander? They have been attrocious. Maybe your goalie excuse would be valid if ur supposed 2 best players were actually doing something and your goalie was causing you to lose. The real reason your losing is the Matthews line has been killed and despite his best efforts you cant expect Marner to single handidly beat the bruins

they've been complete non factors offensively while Boston's top players have stepped up. I don't think any Leafs fan would deny that. Part of the difference is that it's so much easier to score on Andersen than Rask though.

but at the end of the day, if both teams are creating/allowing a similar quantity and quality of scoring chances but there's a massive gap in the amount of goals allowed, it's because of goaltending

 

[flamesforcup]

yes i would definitely love to go through each chance with you and argue over it, because you a homer bruins fan is convinced the people counting the numbers are lying.

Lmao the people looking at the scores are the ones who are the homers? The actual SCORE is what counts zeke not ur excel numbers. Man the mental gymnastics u guys do even when your teams getting embarrassed makes me cringe

 

[flamesforcup]

they've been complete non factors offensively while Boston's top players have stepped up. I don't think any Leafs fan would deny that. Part of the difference is that it's so much easier to score on Andersen than Rask though.

but at the end of the day, if both teams are creating/allowing a similar quantity and quality of scoring chances but there's a massive gap in the amount of goals allowed, it's because of goaltending

Look i can sympathise with u about goaltending. Flames before this year had attrocious goaltending and one bad goal deflates the whole series. But even in series where our goaltending was bad our team was horrible too. If Matthews Nylander and Rielly were playing as good as Marner and still Leafs were in this same spot than sure u can blame goaltending. But when ur number one line is invisible and defense has been bad and ur offense has only scored 5 goals over ur 3 losses than most of the blame lies elsewhere

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Zeke and cantlosewithmatthews whats ur excuse for the play of Matthews and Nylander? They have been attrocious. Maybe your goalie excuse would be valid if ur supposed 2 best players were actually doing something and your goalie was causing you to lose. The real reason your losing is the Matthews line has been killed and despite his best efforts you cant expect Marner to single handidly beat the bruins

I think Anderson and Matthews have been equally as responsible. Nylander to an extent as well although he's not at the same level as Matthews in terms of expected impact.
Anyone placing most of the blame on Anderson is just looking for a convenient scapegoat.

 

[nbwingsfan]

Boston will close the series out on Saturday. Andersen is ****ing terrible, and Rask has made him look second tier.

Andersen is the reason Toronto lost the series.

7-0 Boston for game 5. Rask will get the shut out. The leafs team has no confidence playing in front of the Andersen.

I'm sure your two "Star" players in Matthews/Nylander having a combined 2pts has something to do with them losing too.

 

[MetM]

You won because of Thomas.

Yeah I'll never forget those 8 goals he scored in game 3.

 

[34]

I'm sure your two "Star" players in Matthews/Nylander having a combined 2pts has something to do with them losing too.

Sure, but Andersen is awful can not stop a beach ball.

 

[N o o d l e s]

I love the heel turn by Leafs fans on Andersen. Maybe your atrocious defense in front of him isn’t helping.

Then again your deepest group of forwards in the NHL scored 1 goal against the Bruins without their best forward so maybe it’s not all on your sieve defense and goalie.

 

[Peggy]

No he isn't. He definitely had to be at his best for us to have any shot against any team, but not one player is responsible for a team loss. This isn't basketball.

Hopefully the Raps can sweep the Wizards, big game tonight eh!

pavelec says hi

 

[Ladyfan]

Just noticed the new poll.

142-10.

Yeah, that about sums up the Leafs' chances, especially if Bergeron comes back.

Anything can happen. I wouldn't give up until the game is over.

 

[Michel Beauchamp]

Oh is he this years annual coming to Toronto story?

Tavares,Stamkos, Tavares once again, Doughty...

The results: Finger, Blake, Komisarek, Beauchemin, Connolly, Clarkson...

Booth, Santorelli, Raymond and MacArthur were not bad.

 

[McGarnagle]

I love the heel turn by Leafs fans on Andersen. Maybe your atrocious defense in front of him isn’t helping.

Then again your deepest group of forwards in the NHL scored 1 goal against the Bruins without their best forward so maybe it’s not all on your sieve defense and goalie.

Especially when they were ready to crown him after making one flukish save on Pastrnak at the end of game 3.

Fans are fickle.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

I love the heel turn by Leafs fans on Andersen. Maybe your atrocious defense in front of him isn’t helping.

Then again your deepest group of forwards in the NHL scored 1 goal against the Bruins without their best forward so maybe it’s not all on your sieve defense and goalie.

can you explain why Toronto's sieve defense and Boston's defense are giving up a comparable amount and quality of scoring chances?

 

[MattySnipes]

pavelec says hi

Put it in some context, i have no idea what you're talking about. All i know by that comment is he's a backup goalie for the Rags atm. Either way, not saying it NEVER happens. But hockey, more times than not is won with total team effort. The goalie will steal you the odd game but not every game.

 

[wintersej]

I wish we were talking more about Pastrnak not being a 3rd wheel. Good coming out party for him as a player reaching a star tier, but getting lost.

 

[Ladyfan]

Goaltending... Rask 926 sv% + 2.27 GAA, Andersen 880 + 4.12

Defense... Bruins allowed 9 goals, the Leafs 17

And therefore obviously... Offense... Bruins scored 17 goals, Leafs 9

Special teams... PP: Bruins 45.5%, Leafs 22.2... And obviously PK: Bruins 77.8%, Leafs 54.5.

Oh No FACTS !!!