Post-Game Talk: Leafs blanked by Flames 3-0

[Beyonder91]

This is what happens when Marner/Matthews are held off the scoresheet. Bound to happen every now and then.
Also, free Sandin. (Bench Rielly)

 

[saffronleaf]

After seeing how Edmonton toyed with them... getting completely shut out is just wow.

That said we did play pretty good. Could just be a case of running into a hot goalie. Hutch was ok for what he is, an emergency backup. You'd hope Freddy or Campbell would have had one of those goals. But even then, when you score NOTHING you still lose (2-0).

 

[Papi 4 Hart]

Tavares is a succubus.

All the energy was gone from every line he was on.

 

[NiftyMits]

The logic of not having Matthews as the trigger man on that 5 on 3 is baffling

 

[uncleben]

how the in the shit do you go 0/7 on the PP...

Our shots quality were not good

But credit where credit is due, Rittich saved CGY a couple of goals

 

[Teeder Keon]

We are still proud of you boys , shat happens
Way to give us a early season treat so far
Let’s see what happens next game ...
Can’t win them all
I have no ill thoughts tonight

 

[BrannigansLaw]

Missing a bunch of regulars. Can’t overreact too much to a loss like this.

 

[PromisedLand]

Winning and Losing part of the game. Team is weakened with so many injuries especially to our two 2 goalies

BUT......

Having only 6 shots on 7 PPs that included an extended 5 on 3 is totally UNACCEPTABLE

It was PATHETIC to watch not having Matthews any touches or shooting options on that 5 on 3

wtf was that?

Tavares and Nylander are sucking the life out of this team

 

[TMLeafer]

Keefe puzzling me for trotting out the same group for 7 PPs. That was downright ugly. I think Matthews was covered well by Calgary but it seemed like they didn't even try to get him a shot sometimes.
Keefe keyed in about halfway through the game that Tavares was not going to work on the first line either.

Can't expect a miracle from your 3rd string goalie tbh. Hutch was OK.

 

[6ix]

Bunch of injuries to players with important roles. The lines didn’t work out tonight. Couldn’t cash on the PP. Can’t win them all, hopefully they come back strong on Wednesday.

 

[Superstar]

Due for a game like this. Hopefully adds a bit of fire to the team but they looked out of sorts with the line up changes. Worst game of the year.

Still had their chances and it could have been a different game with a bit of luck but the PP was abysmal and the PK didn't help.

Hutch gave them a chance.

Keefe needs to stop putting Tavares-Matthews-Marner on the same line...Matthews-Marner and Tavares-Nylander pairs plus whoever the 3rd players are are better options.

 

[IPS]

JT did the best job of anyone shutting down Toronto's first line

 

[Leafy Undergrowth]

I enjoyed the curling.

Just one of those games you realize nothing is going to work.

 

[ToneDog]

50 million dollar PP stymied by a backup. Say it ain't so dekes.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Frustrating to lose, but overall not really concerning. They were injured and most of the team played well. Rielly and Tavares continue to frustrate and fall short of expectations

 

[Dave92]

People celebrating a period and a half of pretty good 5v5 play from Nylander as if it's some kind of vindication.

He contributed zero again and was straight up awful on the PP. Kerfoot is pretty much our 3rd best forward right now.

JT should just play with grinders next game he's not finding chemistry with anybody.

Not that bad of a way to lose though we were over due.

 

[Gallagbi]

Didn't watch. Figured we were due for a letdown game coming off a big win in MTL. Add in the fact Calgary was desperate, we were hurt and played our #3G, I'm not surprised with the outcome.

Onto the next one

 

[MattySnipes]

Feels bad man.

Leafs didnt play such a bad game but they had a lot of chances. Lots of power plays. No one to blame. Great record so far and this loss won't really hurt tbh.

Hutch didnt look too bad and when you cant score a goal, cant blame your goalie. Boys definitely were missing urgency as well as guys like Hyman, Jumbo, etc.

Barabanov had nice jump. Matthews streak ends.

We'll bounce back next game.

 

[tmlms13]

Getting shutout every once in a while is normal but to do it with 7 powerplays is hilarious.

 

[The Beyonder]

After seeing how Edmonton toyed with them... getting completely shut out is just wow.

That said we did play pretty good. Could just be a case of running into a hot goalie. Hutch was ok for what he is, an emergency backup. You'd hope Freddy or Campbell would have had one of those goals. But even then, when you score NOTHING you still lose (2-0).

Oilers looked like a team that wanted to win at least. This was a true mail-it in monday effort by the leafs. The top guys had no urgency, pp was terrible.

 

[stickty111]

The team looked terrible tonight - a complete an utter mess. Literally no one was on the same page.

I feel like every time Keefe randomly juggles the lines to try and make up for injuries, we look terrible (see the two games with 11 forwards and 7 defense). Instead of randomly juggling everything around ensuring no one has chemistry, he needs to keep most things the same, and just fill in holes. Keefe could've made more in game adjustments sooner to try and spark something, but didn't until the game was out of reach.

JT with his worst performance as a Leaf. If he doesn't figure his game out, we're in trouble.

Lol we are in trouble comment.
If every team has a key player struggling, they are in trouble too.

 

[Stanley Sumdae]

If you knew this team would get 7PPs before the game you'd bet the farm on a win. That was ugly. If Galchenyuk can't take someone like Vesey or Barabanov spot, he truly might be done in the NHL

 

[djdev]

looks like that PP never practices together...at allll lol.
not gonna be too hard on em. they didnt play that bad. just bad luck and that stinky PP(which was bound to happen with the click we have been running at)

down a top 2 defenseman, 1st and 2nd line winger, our 1st and 2nd string goalie too.

i have a feeling galy goes in next gave if he has a good practice with the team tomorrow.

on to the next

edit: JT needs to get his shiz together, jinkees.

 

[Alerion]

The Flames might really be on to something if Rittich can save 4 goals above expected every night.

 

[34]

We are still proud of you boys , shat happens
Way to give us a early season treat so far
Let’s see what happens next game ...
Can’t win them all
I have no I’ll thoughts tonight

This is true, but I think they are in for a losing streak. The next 10 games will be bad.