Post-Game Talk: Leafs Win in Regulation; 2nd in Atlantic. Rask shedding tears

[Daisy Jane]

Everyone remember two week ago when many were convinced we couldnt hang with the Bruins?

remember during the first period when many were convinced we couldn't hang with the Bruins?

 

[Wendelstache]

If Hymen/Nylander/Marner can play like this long term, imagine the possible combos we can put with Matthews...

That line was fun to watch tonight.

 

[Goonface2k14]

Good - Solid full game effort without Matthews... Willie looking good at C
Bad - Leo “no finish” Komarov
Ugly - not a whole lot

 

[PromisedLand]

Why does Montreal get the pleasure of having Bob Cole call their games?

Because that's all they have to appreciate

 

[LeafsMonster]

Got to say, as good as marner and nylander were, kadri was also a beast tonight. Other than the marchand 2 goals, in the later end of the game he was really good defensively and obviously his 2 goals were nice.

 

[Canada4Gold]

Toronto v. Boston with Matthews this season: 0-1
Without Matthews: 3-0

Clearly we should not play Matthews if we face Boston in the playoffs

 

[Al14]

Domination. Total domination

Without our best player

Well, we didn't really dominate them, or, the score would have been more lopsided! We dominated for a few minutes here and there, but, not the whole game!

 

[Superstar]

Did Leivo played tonight?

 

[Warden of the North]

remember during the first period when many were convinced we couldn't hang with the Bruins?

Hahahahah

 

[Clark4Ever]

To those saying we have no chance in the playoffs, think again.

 

[MattySnipes]

Feels great man!

Thank you Leafs for winning a huge game on the eve of my birthday w/o Matthews!

2ND in the Atlantic baby!

Shout out Nylander, Mitch & Kadri. Great game. Will be a great night baby! Suck it B's!

 

[Walshy7]

Nylander was fantastic at c tonight so engaged. He seems to naturally understand c better than wing especially defensively. Achieved far more in one night at c than bozak had done all year.

Obviously marner was fantastic too

Overall great win

 

[TmlHockeyFan]

If Hymen/Nylander/Marner can play like this long term, imagine the possible combos we can put with Matthews...

That line was fun to watch tonight.

I still prefer having Marner with Kadri and Marleau. They should put Kapanen with Hyman and Nylander.

 

[Gallagbi]

Excellent win, Boston has one line and even tho they got their points the other loser lines couldn’t create a damn thing.

Crybaby Rask blaming being bumped for the goal

In fairness I'd be pretty pissed about the GWG. There's not enough clarity or consistency, 1 team was getting screwed on that call. Happy it wasn't us in this instance.

 

[BertCorbeau]

I'll accept those crappy goalie interference calls against us earlier in the season if it means, starting tonight, we'll have those questionable ones go for us the rest of the way.

Although as I said in the GDT - McAvoy intiated contact himself with Rask's skates with his own skate before Hyman shoved him. It didn't matter was Hyman did because McAvoy would have still been in the way. I think they got that one right.

 

[Liminality]

Seemed pretty even besides that beautiful 2nd period.

 

[Blanche Blanche]

Let's not harp on B's fans tonight. I can't believe the goal counted. I'm happy but still. I want to understand what their call was since I have absolutely no clue.

Gtfo back to Baahhhstonnn

 

[Zizzzzy]

Lol, didn't this used to be Kessel? I love the internet sometimrs

 

[Sniper99]

I'm drunk....what a game!! Go Leafs!!!

The Like button is such a lame button for a post like this.

 

[Iapyi]

the last goal was a good goal according to what the nhl has recently said, rask had an opportunity to play the puck. he took that opportunity and the shot beat him.

 

[MattySnipes]

My favourite Bruins GIF.

 

[Brown Dog]

 

[Daisy Jane]

Did Leivo played tonight?

again i'm gonna be fair
Leivo hasn't played in like 2+ months.

with that being said
i won't miss him when we trade him Monday

 

[Erdinger]

Going to to be hard for Matthews to get back on the Hyman line when he returns

 

[Canada4Gold]

Did Leivo played tonight?

Yes, he drew a penalty that we cashed in on.