That's one relatively small snippet of the full story. 76% SF, 64% Scoring chances while on the ice. He can tighten up on bergeron but he by no means was schooled.
No disrespect, but this emphasis on statistical analysis makes the game seem more like planning a lunar shot than trying to win a playoff hockey game.
As if AM just needs to tweak up his “SF” a notch or two and “tighten up” on Bergeron — and that’ll fix ‘er.
He was better last night for stretches — certainly better than he was in game one. Which is good. Because the oldest most reliable measurement tool (eye test) was inconclusive in game one. Had to go to boxscore to confirm he actually played game. He was that bad.
Matthews is a great young player, but if Toronto wants to try and get back in series he’ll have to do a lot more. I think kid can play better, but unfortunately he can’t fix that horrid defense and tired goalkeeping. That’s on Babcock and Lou L — and is a job for off/next season.