GDT: Capz @ Maple Syruppers. 7pm EST. Canada-land.

[SherVaughn30]

I'm gonna spin this into a positive. That 1st Caps should have been down 2 or 3. Only down 1, so have to regroup for the 2nd period. Habs are helping us by being up 2-0 on the Flyers.

 

[SecretaryofDefense5]

They've had our number for a few years. From my experience watching the two teams play live almost every time they come to Toronto, it comes from the fact that the Leafs transition very quickly and generate a lot of shots on goal.

The 18 shots they sent weren't all quality, a lot of them were from the outside. They do cause the Caps D to run around to get to rebounds, which tires them out eventually.

My point is that Carbery knows this team inside and out and they still struggle big time.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

Meanwhile, Montreal is off to a good start against Philly, 2-0 after 20 min.

 

[SherVaughn30]

Leafs know Carbery's coaching style, and I think that is why the Leafs have had our number this season.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

My point is that Carbery knows this team inside and out and they still struggle big time.

True, but they also know him and his tactics, it goes both ways.

 

[HTFN]

Sgarbossa just got the heart of the issue, to my eyes.

The Leafs do not stop stick checking and they're willing to take chances from behind so long as they consciously try not to hook. The Caps seem to often get their back to somebody and think they have time to make a play, and then they're hassled by a stronger stick check than normal and forced to make bad decisions. These guys are really strong on the stick, Caps need to play with urgency and stop thinking they can slow the play down just by being in good position because it's not happening right now.

 

[SherVaughn30]

My point is that Carbery knows this team inside and out and they still struggle big time.

It's a 2-way street! Leafs know Carbery's coaching style.

 

[usiel]

Thread is live.

 

[SecretaryofDefense5]

Absolute domination by the Leafs.

 

[Langway]

Leafs are just better. Faster and more skilled.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

These Leafs sweaters are trash……as are we so far….

Dowder….

 

[marcel snapshot]

We don’t seem to match up very well against this team

Hah - reverse jinx activated

 

[RedRocking]

Jensen was due for something

 

[Langway]

Lapierre has been quite good.

 

[SecretaryofDefense5]

They scored a goal on accident <SARCASM>. Love it.

 

[HTFN]

They scored a goal on accident. Love it.

What is wrong with you that you're so miserable you're calling a deflection goal an accident just to keep up this bullshit?

 

[Empty Goal Net]

Since the Leafs don't stand between the Caps and a playoff spot, I'd settle for a point out of this one. But the Caps have shown an ability to come back, so 2 pts aren't out of the question.

 

[Praetorian Caps]

 

[tycoonheart]

Tie it up here.

 

[SecretaryofDefense5]

What is wrong with you that you're so miserable you're calling a deflection goal an accident just to keep up this bullshit?

The ignore button is a wonderful feature.

 

[HTFN]

The ignore button is a wonderful feature.

Rather take it to task for the garbage it is, it's still a discussion board after all. You show up to be miserable and then something good happens and your reflex is to diminish what was very clearly an intentional deflection so you can keep pouting.

 

[SecretaryofDefense5]

Rather take it to task for the garbage it is, it's still a discussion board after all. You show up to be miserable and then something good happens and your reflex is to diminish what was very clearly an intentional deflection so you can keep pouting.

Don’t care what you think dude. I’m not here to group think with you.

 

[HTFN]

Don’t care what you think dude. I’m not here to group think with you.

Okay, explain how it was an accident.

 

[SecretaryofDefense5]

Okay, explain how it was an accident.

Sarcasm my dude. It’s a thing.

I guess we can’t be besties now.

 

[mad4comp]

gonna be quite an embarrassing playoffs if they make it.