GDT: Game 7 | Leafs @ Bruins | COME BACK CONTINUES - SLAY THE DRAGON EDITION | Saturday, May 4; 8 p.m. EST | Leafs tied series 3-3

[Rude Dog]

For the love of gawd, pls win the opening face off on the PP. if they do they will score

 

[theTTC]

I understand the fragility that you and others experience in these kinds of situations. Expecting the worst is a coping mechanism, and I don't begrudge anyone who needs something to cope with a situation. You'll be better after tonight, at least until game 7 against Florida.

"Fragile"? lol. Don't judge. What are you, my reality expert?

And about "expecting the worst"? Sure, bringing past events forward into today so those memories taint and help form a similar negative future is not healthy ever. My reason, though, to hold a doubtful attitude towards Leafs post-season success is predicated on the fact that the Core reasons (see what I did there?) for past failure have not been dealt with by Leafs management.

Blind faith isn't cutting it anymore for me. If it's working for you, fill yer boots.

 

[Lightsol]

Wonder how many times a pick play was ever called in the history of hockey?

What irks me is remembering they stole a goal for that, and then watching Boston use it as their counter against forechecking. EVERY dump in, one Boston D-man moves to block the forechecker while the other one gets the puck.

 

[Zacman]

I get wanting to sleigh the dragon but if we are going to shit the bed vs Florida, we are probably better off losing tonight and seeing Shanny's head role on Monday.

Like Santa Clause?

 

[Evilhomer]

"Fragile"? lol. Don't judge. What are you, my reality expert?

And about "expecting the worst"? Sure, bringing past events forward into today so those memories taint and help form a similar negative future is not healthy ever. My reason, though, to hold a doubtful attitude towards Leafs post-season success is predicated on the fact that the Core reasons (see what I did there?) for past failure have not been dealt with by Leafs management.

Blind faith isn't cutting it anymore for me. If it's working for you, fill yer boots.

But what you are saying applies more accurately to the playoffs as a whole, as in "has this management team built a group capable of winning the Cup?". Perfectly valid question, and I think most here, myself included, would likely say no. But I'm talking about one game against an inferior team with a coach who can't help but get in his own way. The Leafs will beat Boston, but I think any of the top teams in the conference would have, as well. I'm less confident of Toronto's ability to beat Florida (although Bennett being out helps) and really not confident about them beating the rangers.

 

[ThrowDemTongs]

Gonna be a gooder tonight boys

 

[torontoblood]

Another Game 7 in Boston.

2013
2018
2019
2024

Fourth time’s the charm!

GO LEAFS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[ACC1224]

Have a 11am tee time, sun is shining, wife is on a girls weekend, game 7 tonight (which still seems surreal).
Life is good.

82 I’ll take it for first round of the year.
Talk to Peter Ing on the course. He likes a win tonight.
Matthews in?

 

[Eternal Leaf]

Just get it done.

Bruins look there for the taking this time around.

 

[BenningHurtsMySoul]

I think this is the year you get it done.

 

[TheGreatOne11]

I had a dream last night that Tavares scored the game winner tonight.

So I'm just putting that out there...

Above all else, just win. I don't care if it's Willy, Johnny, the linesman or an own goal.

Just win the god damn GAME boys.

 

[banks]

It was always going to come down to game 7. But this one's going to end differently. My win counter below my username is going to get way past the 5 it got last year.

Tavares and Marner are going to be the heroes in this one. That's my prediction.

 

[MSZ]

Another Game 7 in Boston.

2013
2018
2019
2024

Fourth time’s the charm!

GO LEAFS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!

If they lose this one they will be the first team in league history to lost 6 consecutive game 7s.

 

[Squiffy]

82 I’ll take it for first round of the year.
Talk to Peter Ing on the course. He likes a win tonight.
Matthews in?

We won’t really know until pregame skate I’d think, but my read is unlikely.

 

[Gilmour1996]

Unlike earlier games in the series, the officials will decide the outcome the best they can, now that they have a Game 7. Not sure if Leafs can overcome. Look for weak penalties, non-calls and game management. I hope you can come back to this post after the game and tell me I was wrong!

 

[Bellzy]

Papi on the 3rd line or what? That would be hard to defend

 

[DarkKnight]

Another Game 7 in Boston.

2013
2018
2019
2024

Fourth time’s the charm!

GO LEAFS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!

So many demons can be exercised tonight, so so many. This is such a moment for this franchise.

 

[leafers]

No pre game media availability?

 

[Squiffy]

So many demons can be exercised tonight, so so many. This is such a moment for this franchise.

 

[PanniniClaus]

If Papi isn't pissing blood... I say he plays

 

[3blizzard4]

I’m as pessimistic as they come with our Leafs especially considering their past losses to Boston but….

I am feeling super optimistic today they will pull out a win but…..

Go on to lose in 5 against the Cats.

 

[Aus34Matt]

 

[Steven1562]

Please change the powerplay strategy. It's not working. We keep struggling to even get the zone. It's one and out like every time. Even of we go 1/4 on the powerplay it could be the difference between winning or losing.

 

[TheDoldrums]

 

[Antropovsky]

In defense of Samsonov however, if he had received a reasonable level of goal support from a team premised on healthy offensive talent and production befitting the second highest scoring team, he would have been fine.

Just for example. Colorado scored 1 more regular season goal than we did but what they did to Winnipeg and Hellebuyck, if Toronto had scored at that rate we would have swept Boston.

In my opinion Samsonov chaotic movements in net makes the team defense appear disorganized. Wolls sound positioning and efficient movements suddenly makes the teams defense look normal. I think there is a psychological effect on both teams when a goalie is moving like Samsonov and especially when Samsonov let's in a bad goal.