Post-Game Talk: Leafs Lose 6-3 to the Isles (Post game starts on page 18)

[Budsfan]

Maple Leafs-Islanders game preview

Toronto looking to sweep home-and-home series.

By: Mark Zwolinski Sports reporter, Published on Mon Dec 28 2015

AIR CANADA CENTRE

Puck Drop: 7 p.m.

TV: TSN4

Radio: Sportsnet 590 The Fan

Key Matchup: Nik Kulemin vs. Dion Phaneuf

The former Leaf, Kulemin scored the Islanders’ only goal Sunday in New York’s 3-1 loss after working his way in front of the net. Kulemin did a good job at that all night, and also saw some power-play time. The Leafs, especially Phaneuf, will have to pay more attention to Kulemin if he goes for the front of the net again

Three things to know:

1. The Isles have one of the best penalty kills in the NHL, and are on a streak where they have killed off 31 consecutive power-plays.

2. New York captain John Tavares will be looking to get back on the scoresheet in a big way. He was blanked Sunday at home against Toronto, and has just two assists in his last four games.

3. The Islanders got a 35-save night out of goalie Thomas Greiss, and will likely have him back in the net Tuesday in Toronto.

Up next: Wednesday, at Pittsburgh Penguins, 7 p.m., Sportsnet

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[TLeafsFan]

Thanks for the GDT, Budsfan!

Time to start our massive one day homestand...

GO LEAFS GO!!!

 

[frankthetank91]

Staying in and watching this one so cheering for a win.

I feel like were doing well and winning yet we never budge in the standings. This has to be the most parity shown in league history no?

 

[Budsfan]

Lots of Hockey today for Leafs interest, Tonight Leafs vs Isles

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[mcleex]

I know, I feel like we gotten a bunch of points in the last 10-12 games, yet we are still second last in the East ...

 

[Clark4Ever]

The slow start to the season was just what the doctor ordered, as it will hopefully keep us within range of a higher percentage lottery pick when all is said and done.

 

[MikeBabchuk]

So back to back with Pittsburgh facing us tomorrow. Who starts in goal?

 

[Kubus]

Staying in and watching this one so cheering for a win.

I feel like were doing well and winning yet we never budge in the standings. This has to be the most parity shown in league history no?

A part of this is because for a bit we played about a game or 2 more then other teams now we are behind a game or two.

 

[Budsfan]

 

[mikebel111*]

I hope we win, but I dont think probabilities are very high that 1 team wins both games of a home and home.

Whatever it is

GO LEAFS GO!

 

[SEER]

Busy day, in Leafs land....

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GO CANADA GO...!!

...and for tonight's Leafs game...

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GO LEAFS GO !!

...and the Marlies play the Monsters tonight, too... at 7 PM...

GO MARLIES GO !!

LOL!

 

[SEER]

Thanks for the GDT, Budsfan...

 

[Liferleafer]

Go Leafs!!

 

[StevieBlunder]

Anyone knows who gets the start?

 

[Snap24]

Could be wrong but I think Babcock said Bernier for both back to backs and Reimer against Pittsburgh.

 

[StevieBlunder]

Interesting. Big game coming up for Reims then. Coming in cold against the Pens...

Let's see if old Berns can pick up some more points tonight.

 

[Daisy Jane]

LOL Babcock:

work twice as hard to keep it going work twice as hard to get it going, so what's the msg? work twice as hard. heh.

 

[as Pure as Evil]

It's working. most fans are enjoying win lose or draw. which is complete 180 from last year

 

[Daisy Jane]

1-0 Isles

 

[Stigma]

I know, I feel like we gotten a bunch of points in the last 10-12 games, yet we are still second last in the East ...

It's phenomenal....Exciting games, points and a great lottery pick!

 

[as Pure as Evil]

Can't fault the goalie to much on that one

 

[taurine330]

How about that. Second shot

 

[TMLeafer]

Marincin is at the red line for some reason, Polak goes for the hit at the blue line, Lupul playing D.

BOYES answers

 

[Gary Batman]

That's the Bernier we know and love.

Honorable Mention to Holland.

 

[Daisy Jane]

tied game, Boyes scored