Post-Game Talk: ECQF GAME 3 - Weeping and Crying in Maple Leaf Square in the springtime air - BRUINS 4 Toronto 2 ( B's lead series 2-1 )

[JCRO]

Please tell me you are not talking about that tangle with Bertuzzi.

Could a capable ref called two penalties on Marchand in that sequence? Yes.

However, that same ref (note that I used "capable") would then have to call two on Bertuzzi as well.

Anyone who doesn't see two guys equally hacking, chipping, pulling and tugging at one another is just seeing whatever he wants to see.

In those situations like the one with Bert/Marchy- you call both or neither. They did the latter and I’m glad they did.

It’s playoffs. Let the boys sort out some of the laundry themselves.

 

[kdog82]

Leaf fans have failed to recognize the missed high stick on Mcavoy in the 1st period and the so called cross checking call on Lohrei. They have the gull to complain about officiating. Fork off clowns.

These people are sick.

 

[whatsbruin]

I didn't mind it that much. Leafs are frustrated by Swayman and are trying to get under his skin. That brush by was mild contact, no chance of him getting hurt. I would definitely be on board watching Domi get pummeled though - they are taking runs at him, but he's got his head on a swivel and spinning dramatically away from hits; saw that at least twice in the third. He seems overly concerned about his image as a " tough guy " and that's not just an observation from this series alone. Domi has a strong case of small guy syndrome, hence why he needs to get the jump on someone when engaging in a fight, going after non fighters, mocking someone's lack of hair after he kicked Domi's ass in a fight, etc etc. The guy probably wears 3 inch lifts on his shoes when he goes out to get a burger.

Similar to Avery vs Thomas, but Thomas went after Avery.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Please tell me you are not talking about that tangle with Bertuzzi.

Could a capable ref called two penalties on Marchand in that sequence? Yes.

However, that same ref (note that I used "capable") would then have to call two on Bertuzzi as well.

Anyone who doesn't see two guys equally hacking, chipping, pulling and tugging at one another is just seeing whatever he wants to see.

So if he calls both guys, that still negates the Freddy goal. But Marchand clearly tripped Bertuzzi (intentionally) after the wrestling match. Should have been good for the extra 2 minutes.

 

[ODAAT]

nothing like a team going 0-5 on the PP and the coach whining about a player who is elite at evading penalties, so Toronto

Also, I need to find the few fans who were outside in Leafs square or whatever the hell it`s called, they should be honorary flag wavers at the next B`s home game

 

[lopey]

Leaf radio is embarrassing themselves. Complaining about the freddy goal should of been blown dead Saying at worse coincidental should of been called. Why, it was behind the play, not affecting the play up the ice. My god get a clue. Reality is leafs went 0-5 on PP. We went 2-3. That why they lost.

 

[Shoebottom88]

What a road win! Marchand personally won this game. With Debrusk, samsonov & Swayman earning honorable mention. Marchand should’ve had a 4 pt night for that assist on Fredric’s goal by attracting all the attention to his punking of Bertuzzi lol. Love how Bert embellished that trip, there is no way Brad is strong enough to swipe both feet from under Bert and make him fly like that. And that empty net goal was epic: steal from Matthews in own zone, hit the post, steal from Bert, and finally goal. It was fun watching Bert getting schooled by the master of this particular skill set. Bert has so much to learn.

Great game by all. Even JVR had a strong game. Big win despite the zebras best efforts to help the leafs. Keep Swayman in net!

 

[goldenblack]

I missed the Edwards avatar idea. I take it was not approved.

No it was never discussed. We didn't even make a thread.

Someone mentioned the idea (one of the mods?), I thought it was amazing.

 

[ODAAT]

My wish for game 4 is no JVR please, he was far from awful but I prefer a guy like Lauko who can force the Leafs D into making a play sooner than they would like

 

[Budddy]

leafs fans discounting when McAvoy got highsticked saying Chuck hooked him first..missed the play; did that happen?

 

[PB37]

So if he calls both guys, that still negates the Freddy goal. But Marchand clearly tripped Bertuzzi (intentionally) after the wrestling match. Should have been good for the extra 2 minutes.

If we're going by the letter of the law here, Bertuzzi commits the first foul by willfully engaging and interfering with Marchand as he was trying to go up the ice. Refs decided to let it play out instead and the Leafs/Bertuzzi got taught another lesson - play by the sword, die by the sword.

 

[CellyHard]

The issue with Leafs fans, and I’m going to try and say this without coming off condescending is that there is so much ticky-tacky stuff that things don’t always get called and they haven’t had the playoff runs to experience it.

Could the Marchand play been a penalty? Absolutely but Bert engaged with him and gave him some hacks as well. There was a missed high stick on McAvoy in the 1st. Things just tend to even out over the course of 7 games.

We had to experience that non-call on Acciari against the Blues. Sometimes you’re on the other end of it and it’s just the way things go.

The amount of real estate Marchand has in their head is actually insane

 

[Otherworld]

Brad answering the call here! Good all around effort. We have to continue to walk the line, not crossing it.

Swayman was fantastic, and someone needs to put DOMI ON HIS ASS for that clown move cheapshotting Swayman.

 

[bobber]

leafs fans discounting when McAvoy got highsticked saying Chuck hooked him first..missed the play; did that happen?

Doesn't matter. They lost. That's what counts. Leafs got away with murder last night. Domi should have been tossed for dropping Swayman. They don't mention that stuff.

 

[whatsbruin]

Check out the NHL highlights at 2:30.
Marchand is shooting for the top right corner, but gets saved/knocked down and Jake scores.
Fast forward to Marchands first goal, and top right corner.

 

[PB37]

Now it's Pasta's turn to win a game for the Bruins.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

If we're going by the letter of the law here, Bertuzzi commits the first foul by willfully engaging and interfering with Marchand as he was trying to go up the ice. Refs decided to let it play out instead and the Leafs/Bertuzzi got taught another lesson - play by the sword, die by the sword.

Please, if we go by the letter of the law in a playoff game there isn't enough room in the penalty boxes.

 

[22Brad Park]

They did retire his number shortly after…but with Goring’s name on it lol

That's a good one

 

[PB37]

Please, if we go by the letter of the law in a playoff game there isn't enough room in the penalty boxes.

I agree but that's kind of the stance you're taking here on this play and I'm just pointing it out to you.

 

[yazmybaby]

My wish for game 4 is no JVR please, he was far from awful but I prefer a guy like Lauko who can force the Leafs D into making a play sooner than they would like

I would rather keep JVR in and Lauko out.
He played a good game, usually would have scored on that breakaway and won some battles on the boards.
Lauko has zero offense in his game.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Leaf radio is embarrassing themselves. Complaining about the freddy goal should of been blown dead Saying at worse coincidental should of been called. Why, it was behind the play, not affecting the play up the ice. My god get a clue. Reality is leafs went 0-5 on PP. We went 2-3. That why they lost.

I don't think so. I think they are correct.

 

[BMC]

No it was never discussed. We didn't even make a thread.

Someone mentioned the idea (one of the mods?), I thought it was amazing.

It was me. I still think it is one of my better ideas. Maybe Round 2?

 

[yazmybaby]

Pasta / Coyle and Zacha are all due to score.
I expect the next game to have more offense from both teams. The Leafs will be playing a desparate game, they do not want to go down 3-1 with the next game in Boston.
Monty had better leave Swayze in net for game 4.

 

[TCB]

My wish for game 4 is no JVR please, he was far from awful but I prefer a guy like Lauko who can force the Leafs D into making a play sooner than they would like

Really ? I think JVR has a goal in that stick, he came O so close on a couple of occasions.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

I agree but that's kind of the stance you're taking here on this play and I'm just pointing it out to you.

When I saw the play as it happened, I thought it should have been blown dead. After the replay and seeing the blatant trip by Marchand, I was more convinced. Ray Ferraro was at ice level, he saw it the same way.