Post-Series Talk: Boston Bruins Defeat Toronto Maple Leafs (win 4-3)

[Givememoneyback]

Less than Samsonov. He had to stop a few breakaways.

He also didn't allow a muffin like this all series moments after this team takes a lead:

Glad you've solved Toronto's defensive problems.

 

[MoreMogilny]

The OT winner is on the skaters. Goalie had a top 3 goal scorer with speed explode in suddenly on a loose puck.

And he watched it roll right in front of him. He could’ve poked at it. Rielly looks worst being back so far and STILL getting beaten.

Either way a bad way to go

 

[TheNumber4]

I don’t think the Leaf’s organization will ever win another Cup. It’s just not happening in that market. The players are so afraid to get destroyed by the media for every little mistake they have performance anxiety.

Willie gets random migraines right before the playoffs?

Auston disappears half way through?

Tavares looks like he needs a psychiatrist.

It’s just not a recipe to win.

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

Swayman was the clear cut MVP for Boston. Without him and Bruins lose in 6 games.

Boston would be smart to trade Ullmark this summer for a center. It’s obvious that Swayman is their future.

 

[Chaos2k7]

One goalie was swept by Swayman
The other goalie was undefeated by Swayman

Even the HNIC NHL goalie blamed Samsonov.

Just a goalie away, sounds about right. It's so unlucky that the Leafs get goalied or screwed by the refs every damn time.

 

[Captain Controversy]

Leafs played well. Unfortunately, too many useless star players. The work is cut out for the GM. Trade the passengers and acquire some drivers.

 

[bambamcam4ever]

Leafs D played really well blocking shots. There was only 1 difficult save Samsonov had to make all game. He saved it, but allowed 2 terrible goals

 

[T REX]

Has someone checked on Biz?

honestly? Who cares...worst of the TNT guys. Total homer. Hope they drop him for the rest of the playoffs.

Dude is awful.

 

[TropicOfNoReturn]

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That "Better Goalie" teaser on the cover is surprisingly hilarious given the current circumstances here in 2024

 

[GirardSpinorama]

Because Samsonov can't get you momentum-building saves. Look at Swayman. Boston's offense was quiet as hell, and yet Swayman kept them in the game until Pastrnak woke up.

Too bad you dont have a swayman cause all the money got used on four useless forwards.

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

Nylander in peak defensive mode as usual. Those slumped shoulders lmao

That’s…not Nylanders responsibility

 

[josra33]

Anyone else hammer the Bruins money line after the Leafs scored?

 

[ArGarBarGar]

Samsonov played a good game. Don't think the Pastrnak goal was his fault.

Maybe that is proper thing for the goaltender to do in a situation like that; I don't know, I'm not a goalie. But he just looked like he wasn't ready for what was about to happen and could have knocked the puck away from his crease.

But again, I could be wrong.

 

[cvaicunas]

I mean, was there a 'Leafier' way to lose?

 

[Incognito]

Hopefully Sheldon Keefe gets a lot of respect in the unemployment line.

 

[Bruce Granville]

I will turn on this franchise winter soldier style. I'm not even f***ing joking. If they re-sign Marner under any circumstance, I'm done with this team.

Just quoted for future reference…

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

And he watched it roll right in front of him. He could’ve poked at it. Rielly looks worst being back so far and STILL getting beaten.

Either way a bad way to go

Reilly is who I'd focus on. Asleep in OT.

 

[Divine]

Maybe that is proper thing for the goaltender to do in a situation like that; I don't know, I'm not a goalie. But he just looked like he wasn't ready for what was about to happen and could have knocked the puck away from his crease.

But again, I could be wrong.

Kelly Hrudey said the same thing. He said Samsonov played it horribly.

 

[T REX]

Credit to all the posters not blaming the refs.

It is refreshing. Thank you. Tough win/loss.

Playoff hockey.

 

[Mr Hat]

Helps with a good goalie in net

Can you please give us another 45 posts about how a 775k goalie being red hot is the only way for Leafs to win. Team played better in front of Woll. Maybe Woll starting changes things, it’s such a useless time to play mental gymnastics.

Except for the two flubbed goals yes. Neither was a good look for him. He’s not solely to blame but the evidence was right there in front of us.

Maybe Marner and Reilly shouldn’t be asleep at the wheel to allow the 2nd goal. And of course a shutout is the only acceptable performance for a goalie who plays in front of a poor defense.

 

[Icelevel]

Where was mr 69 goal guy. Mr Generational goal scorer?

Tummy flu. Lay off.

 

[Paulie Walnutz]

 

[Givememoneyback]

Has someone checked on Biz?

He's fine. Still won't catch Hank in points.

 

[Dirty Dog]

Leafs fans blaming goaltending tonight is insane. He allowed one goal in regulation. Mariners/Matthews/Tavares were playoff no shows again.

The team is literally built around four forwards, and three of them don’t produce when the pressure is on

 

[Divine]

Can you please give us another 45 posts about how a 775k goalie being red hot is the only way for Leafs to win. Team played better in front of Woll. Maybe Woll starting changes things, it’s such a useless time to play mental gymnastics.

They didn't need Woll. They needed anyone but Samsonov. He lost every game this series. I said I would have started Martin Jones this game.

Then he allowed 2 bad goals on a 2-1 game.