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Honestly I think we match up better with the Pens. . much more so this year than last year
Post-Game Talk: Game 6: Caps vs. Leafs
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Honestly I think we match up better with the Pens. . much more so this year than last year
I love how the usual suspects organized an OT goal. Carlson, Williams, Mojo and Kuznetsov all being questioned before playoffs started. Kuzy with a good game winning the key faceoff to Carlson. Mojo with 2 goals. Williams with 6 points in 6 games (including a pass for GWG).
Anyway. Caps were better this game. Didn't fold after AM's goal. Amped the intensity and tied the game. Were absolutely better (dominant) in OT.
This is a good win. Not getting to the G7 is a sign of something new!
Anyway. Caps were better this game. Didn't fold after AM's goal. Amped the intensity and tied the game. Were absolutely better (dominant) in OT.
This is a good win. Not getting to the G7 is a sign of something new!
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Let's hope. I believed all season they could win the whole thing but there were some ugly moments in this series. I'm praying they can turn it up to 11.
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I'm not going to say the Leafs are close to Pittsburgh but I think a lot of people are selling Toronto short. They have a ton of great forwards and just because they are mostly rookies doesn't mean they aren't very good. Their forward lines were incredibly deep (JVR and Marner, both 50+ point players, were on their third line).
Also while they lack a stud D Gardiner and Reilly are both clearly very good top 4 D IMO. Not like they are completely bereft of talent.
Looking forward to the next series.
Edit: also 9-2 and 88-74 need to stick together. Hopefully Alzner is back for Game 1 and can replace Orpik. I imagine a 27-22 pairing will be much better because it's clear Orpik struggles against fast teams.
Also while they lack a stud D Gardiner and Reilly are both clearly very good top 4 D IMO. Not like they are completely bereft of talent.
Looking forward to the next series.
Edit: also 9-2 and 88-74 need to stick together. Hopefully Alzner is back for Game 1 and can replace Orpik. I imagine a 27-22 pairing will be much better because it's clear Orpik struggles against fast teams.
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With Shattenkirk looking more like Joe Corvo everyday. Carlson showing up was right on time. Might be that one thing has a lot to do with the other thing.
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Teams dump the puck when the defense stands up and outnumbers the offense at the blue line. You take a speed team's speed away by getting the puck deep and not giving them transition chances. that makes them dump it in.
I expect that the Pens series will look a lot more like these last two games.
Carlson also doesn't have to drag Orpik's corpse around to be fair.
He looked atrocious while paired with Alzner the first 2 games.
He looked atrocious while paired with Alzner the first 2 games.
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Congrats on the win and thanks for teaching this Leafs team what it takes to win. I gained a lot of respect for Washington in this series. Best of luck against Pittsburgh and I hope you guys beat them
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yeah well it took until game 5.
IMO the good news is, those same adjustments may benefit the team against the Pens as well
troyerlaw
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That was cool hearing the crowd burst into raucous GO LEAFS GO right after the game ended. Passionate damn fanbase.
So happy Caps don't have to play one more game against that squad. #34 is money huh. Very chill, too, even when he scores.
So happy Caps don't have to play one more game against that squad. #34 is money huh. Very chill, too, even when he scores.
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Congrats Caps fans better team won, really fun series and now I can start rooting for you guys and Ovie to get his cup, which as a Leaf fan has been a common spring hockey past time hopefully won't be next year.
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Leafs are going to be a threat in the East for a long time, honestly encouraging for the future of the sport. Good on the fans in the arena not turning on their young team, they know they'll be back next year no questions asked.
I also think that this series prepped us bigtime for the Pens, here's to hoping we have carryover from our domination in OT.
I also think that this series prepped us bigtime for the Pens, here's to hoping we have carryover from our domination in OT.
Hivemind
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Ever hear of Crosby? Malkin? Kessel? Hornqvist?
More to the point, the direct comparison is about their style of play. Both teams are aggressive in transition, built around effective forward talent that can score off the rush. Both teams attempt fast break offenses that utilize their speed. Both teams utilize mobility on their blueline to try and minimize the time they spend in their own zone, but can struggle when forced to defend.
If you don't see the comparison there, I question if you even watch hockey.
ALLCAPSALLTHETIME
Great Dane! Love that Eller feller.
To all the classy Maple Leaf fans, thanks for the kind comments and well wishes. It was a fun series.
Next year, the Leafs are going to be even more dangerous. Lou and Babcock know what they are doing.
Next year, the Leafs are going to be even more dangerous. Lou and Babcock know what they are doing.
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