Post-Game Talk: Matty's Back And There's Gonna Be Trouble, HeyNah, We Won 5-2

[HamiltonNHL]

He’s so strong

 

[SprDaVE]

That's 2 games in a row we take it to Cup contenders. The lightning game had a tough outcome but the Leafs were really good for a big part of the game.

Yesterday they played against the best team in the league AND faced some terrible calls against in the most important part of the game.

I'm glad we're not in a funk going into the playoffs.

 

[Nithoniniel]

I think it’s time we all admit that Polak belongs on this defence. He’s been really solid and brings the toughness we’re going to need against that little snake Marchand. Babcock’s faith in him has been vindicated.

Polak has been solid lately, despite having to play bigger minutes than he's used to. If he keeps it up, he should be a given in the lineup.

 

[lifelonghockeyfan]

Leafs are developing mental toughness. Can play a bad game and have the ability come back very well.


Regarding Polak, yep he's been playing fine. But I hope Babcock rotates Carrick into the lineup. No use having Carrick sitting out for weeks and longer, then is suddenly needed in the playoffs due to injury. Remember what happened to Marincin last spring. Polak got injured and the rusty Marincin was overwhelmed.

 

[ottomaddox]

Remember when so many of you lost your mind after Tuesday?

I was angry. It's true.

 

[ToneDog]

I don't come here when we lose. The atmosphere is poisonous.

Leaf nation is bipolar.

 

[mapleleafs34]

I LOVE how we can role 4 lines. It's truly a beautiful thing.

Come playoff time this is gonna be HUGE!

 

[ToneDog]

Last night's game is a reminder why Matthews was the right choice over Laine. 200 foot super skilled player who makes players around him better versus a skilled, pure goal scorer.

 

[613Leafer]

Rielly's quietly having a heck of a season. On pace to top 50 points, and getting among the very toughest minutes in the entire league.

 

[TheGroceryStick]

Last night's game is a reminder why Matthews was the right choice over Laine. 200 foot super skilled player who makes players around him better versus a skilled, pure goal scorer.

There was no doubt.
Laine is a great player and goalscorer.
So is Ovechkin....
But Crosby has and always will be the better hockey player.

Same can be said for Matthews...He is a guy you can build your team around, sustain losing guys, and worth every penny because of it. With Laine, like Ovechkin, he is (will be) paid like your best player... when in reality you need the strongest supporting cast in order to succeed.

 

[I Believe]

I wish we could clone Dermott a couple times.
Seems to always make the right decision with the puck, never just gives it away.

 

[egd27]

Of course that number could be less than 101 if Florida drops some points down the stretch.

Position	Team	Magic # Pts	Magic # GMs
3rd Atlantic	FLA	6	3
WC1	PHI	7	3.5
WC2	NJD	5	2.5

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

 

[PuckMagi]

where are the "this isn't a playoff team" crowd?

 

[HamiltonNHL]

where are the "this isn't a playoff team" crowd?

Remindme! End of May.

 

[X66]

The way the leafs played the last few games is really similar to that elite team style we played against the caps in the playoffs. Limiting chances and playing toe to toe with the best.

 

[X66]

Lmao

 

[Mugzy97]

where are the "this isn't a playoff team" crowd?

I'm pretty sure you are a member of that crowd.

 

[nsleaf]

where are the "this isn't a playoff team" crowd?

Still in the worried about Florida thread.

 

[Klinton]

Leafs are getting better each game. I agree about mental toughness. They are learning and expecting to win every game. They can outgun any team; and over time; they will learn to win close games; and hold onto leads. We can dance with any top team in the league.

 

[White Shadow]

Leafs are getting better each game. I agree about mental toughness. They are learning and expecting to win every game. They can outgun any team; and over time; they will learn to win close games; and hold onto leads. We can dance with any top team in the league.

We are 3rd in the league in 1 goal game winning % with a record if 22 - 4 - 7.

We are 15th in the league and 29 - 2 -2 when leading after 2 periods

We are 9th in the league and 27 - 4 - 1 when leading after 1 period.

Tuesday was the aberration, Thursday was the norm.

 

[Mess]

Its great having AM back as it make the Leafs more enjoyable to watch and the team more of a contender as the results of this game showed.

 

[PuckMagi]

I'm pretty sure you are a member of that crowd.

i've said that playoffs were guaranteed pretty much from the start of the year.

 

[ULF_55]

Matthews is so much man that opposition players collapse in his presence.

 

[Leaf4Life]

Pierre McGuire joke

LOL... went right over my head. Haven't listened to McGuire in ages but yes that's pretty funny

 

[Mugzy97]

i've said that playoffs were guaranteed pretty much from the start of the year.

But our team is terrible the way our lines were structured all year and our coach is an absolute idiot right? That's what you've been telling us all year.