GDT: HFBoards GDT | 11/30/17

[BakedYams]

Kadri also was unable to "blanket" McDavid as in previous games, though McDavid's giveaway did contribute to his 2nd goal.

Pretty sure Kadri only scored one. And McDavid's lone goal came with Matthews trying to defend him. It's still a win in the end for TO.

 

[grapes55]

At one point in time after Polak's penalty expired the Leafs were stuck in their own zone with a forward line of Hyman, Komarov and Polak *shudders*

 

[Tobias Kahun]

Was a much better game than I was expecting from my oilers, especially in the second and third.

 

[7even]

well, yeah. nuge has never come close to 30g, and hasnt hit 60 pts either

Damn you’re right too. His first season was a beauty...

 

[ZiGOODejad]

Dang oilers got lit. Need to get some depth on that roster.

 

[Tobias Kahun]

for anyone keeping track

Matthews 1g/1a
Mcdavid 1g/0a

Matthews 26 points
McDavid 31 points.

Add that to your list of things to keep track of

 

[naruto]

Matthews 26 points
McDavid 31 points.

Add that to your list of things to keep track of

McDavid has also played 3 extra games

 

[Pyrophorus]

Nylander CAN carry a line. Even with Moore and Martin. I'm a bit surprised.

 

[firstemperor]

McDavid has also played 3 extra games

The debate is petty but McDavid also gets on average, 3 more minutes of ice time per game than Matthews.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Matthews 26 points
McDavid 31 points.

Add that to your list of things to keep track of

is that supposed to be impressive? Matthews missed 4 games

 

[Brock Radunske]

I thought Patrick Laine was 6’6” at night?

Yep and he's 6'7" in the morning

 

[MR4]

Despite points, McDavid was noticeably better individually than Matthews in this game. But who gives a ****, the Leafs won and the Oilers crapped the bed. And Matthews ended up contributing to the victory so who's to say he didn't win this match up.

Other than when McDavid got on vs. Polak which would've been Matthews vs. Gryba if it was a ACC game, all I saw from him was his exteresstial speed with good vision and hands but nothing special tbh. Maybe an off game, maybe due to linemates, but definitely think Matthews combined impact in defensive & offensive zones was better. And he was sick.

Pretty sure Kadri only scored one. And McDavid's lone goal came with Matthews trying to defend him. It's still a win in the end for TO.

Can't blame Matthews on the McDavid goal, he had to worry about a player at each of Andy's posts, best way to play that is to get in the middle of them and hope you can turn to the player that gets the puck before they do anything.

 

[Laineux]

Other than when McDavid got on vs. Polak which would've been Matthews vs. Gryba if it was a ACC game, all I saw from him was his exteresstial speed with good vision and hands but nothing special tbh. Maybe an off game, maybe due to linemates, but definitely think Matthews combined impact in defensive & offensive zones was better. And he was sick.

I definitely tried to pay close attention to both Matthews & McDavid, but obviously the attention was more on McDavid and the Oilers. I thought McDavid was more noticeable than Matthews out there, but that's just an subjective opinion and not the complete truth and obviously affected by the viewer bias that each of us have.

 

[Petrus]

None taken. I notice the Leafs D sag against the Oilers speed trying to prevent a clear path to Andersen. Likely a tactical adjustment. But it certainly made the game appear one sided.

Hey Leo,

I am not an expert on Stats, High Danger Shot gives as a good picture but I would submit it is not the full picture to extent that we are not measuring the possession time in the offensive zone. I would suspect from watching last night, Edmonton had more offensive zone time against Toronto excluding Power Play in the 2nd and 3rd period.

The was probably what I was seeing in the game. The possession did not lead to a High Danger opportunity but the play itself was dictated by Edmonton and the Leafs playing a more conservative Defense.