Post-Game Talk: Leafs win 2-1 in OT

[Kiwi]

Robertson isn't even bad defensively IMO. He works hard and has been playing a more well rounded game this season.

Yeah I've thought he's shown some promise

i don't mind him getting a game off here and there but I'd like to see him back in and playing again against SJ

 

[BrannigansLaw]

Almost got goalied but glad to see we pulled through with a win. I passed out before OT and missed the Matthews magic unfortunately

 

[ICBM]

Not to sound dumb, but can't the same be said about any team against any other team?

No. When two hardworking teams meet, the better-coached and more talented team will win. Here we see a lazy, talented team losing to a hardworking bottom feeder.

 

[shaner8989]

If Samsonov was in net for the Ducks last night the Leafs would have scored 15 plus.

 

[LeafGrief]

Gutsy win. Was pleased with how much heart and grit the boys showed in the fisticuffs after whistles. Jones continues to be very solid.

 

[DarkKnight]

The Leafs started the game lazily, running and gunning. Anaheim was solid in the first. There were lots of takeaways, and they pinned the Leafs in their zone a lot.
Keefe changed the tactics in the second. Dump and chase now. They actually had to work now. And now they have pinned Anaheim. Tired and confused, the Duck line iced the puck. It was the moment to score the first goal and crush the Ducks. Lazy Brodie skating back instead, and there was no icing. Soon, Anaheim will score and gain momentum.
Plus, the Leafs' defensive coverage is beyond atrocious. They use zonal coverage when they have, like, zero personnel competent enough to apply it. Lots of holes.

That’s such garbage dude, we absolutely dominated them in the first, what are talking about? lol.

 

[ICBM]

That’s such garbage dude, we absolutely dominated them in the first, what are talking about? lol.

Dominated never scoring a goal? That's new. Barrage of harmless shots you mean?

 

[DarkKnight]

If Samsonov was in net for the Ducks last night the Leafs would have scored 15 plus.

And lost 16-15.

 

[GrizzLeaf]

Back back games on a west coast raid trip.

Back to back wins baby!!

That Ducks goalie played the game of his life. Looked like Hasek reborn. If not for him, this game would have been over long before OT.

I love the team showing up to play from puck drop and staying focused till the end.

Go Leafs Go!!!

 

[DarkKnight]

Dominated never scoring a goal? That's new. Barrage of harmless shots you mean?

Nice goal post move, you said we were hemmed in and playing run and gun, Anaheim solid. The exact opposite occurred. You’re trying to fit your tortured narrative into a game that doesn’t resemble your steaming bullshit argument. Cheers.

 

[ICBM]

Nice goal post move, you said we were hemmed in and playing run and gun, Anaheim solid. The exact opposite occurred. You’re trying to fit your tortured narrative into a game that doesn’t resemble your steaming bullshit argument. Cheers.

Did you watch the game? Yes, the Leafs got pinned in the first in the zone a lot.

 

[DarkKnight]

Did you watch the game? Yes, the Leafs got pinned in the first in the zone a lot.

Embarrassing.

 

[CabanaBoy5]

That’s such garbage dude, we absolutely dominated them in the first, what are talking about? lol.

Someone who obviously didn't watch the game with an unbiased eye. The Leafs absolutely dominated the Ducks from start to finish and the score should have been something like 6-1. But I'm sure this individual still wouldn't have been satisfied.

 

[JL17]

I woke up this morning checked the box scores and saw Tavares scored but that was only his 12th of the season. Then I looked at his point total and was surprised what he had after his hot start. First 7 he had 11 points his next 29 games he’s got 22 points. For 33 in 36. 5 goals in his last 20 games.

 

[Darcy Tucker]

I woke up this morning checked the box scores and saw Tavares scored but that was only his 12th of the season. Then I looked at his point total and was surprised what he had after his hot start. First 7 he had 11 points his next 29 games he’s got 22 points. For 33 in 36. 5 goals in his last 20 games.

Yeah he needs to be better. If he's not getting a point per game then he's not justifying his massive contract. He's not even that old yet.

 

[ToneDog]

Yeah he needs to be better. If he's not getting a point per game then he's not justifying his massive contract. He's not even that old yet.

Everybody knew the contract would not age well and they were correct.

 

[ICBM]

Embarrassing.

Exactly. The only domination the Leafs produced in the first was from min 18 to 16. Almost nothing after. Perimeter shots. Watch a 10-min recap at least.

 

[Doublerum1975]

The best team of the last 50 years was the 93/94 Gilmour years which would eat our current squad for lunch.

Depends what rules we play buy 93/94 or 23/24 different era

 

[JT AM da real deal]

Didn't see game but glad we found a way and did not get goalied .. looks like Jones is holding ship steady .. well done Jones .. one more win in SJ and then back home and I am back home .. GLG

 

[Raging Bull]

Knies is such a beast. Once he starts finishing more, look out.

 

[Dayjobdave]

Knies is such a beast. Once he starts finishing more, look ou

I agree. i loved it in the LA game how hard and fast he was in PLD's face after the Auston hit

 

[Al14]

Still can't believe McMann got a 5 for a shoulder to shoulder

Boarding, in the simplest of explanation, is a penalty called when a player body checks or pushes an opponent into the boards in a manner that is considered dangerous or unnecessarily violent.

The severity of the penalty can either be a minor, major or even a game misconduct based on the severity of the hit.

The interpretation of the rule was correct on the part of the Refs. IMHO, where they went wrong is measuring the severity too harshly. Because the Duck player was cut, they assessed it to be 5 and a game. That was too much IMHO, as it was a simple shoulder to shoulder hit with no intention to injure on McMann's part. The Duck player simply lost his balance on his own.

A 2 minute penalty for boarding was what should have been called. JMHO.

 

[ULF_55]

Papi!

The Core:

Rielly - 2 assists
Matthews - 1 goal
Tavares - 1 goal
marner - 1 assist
Nylander - 1 assist

 

[Zybalto]

Fun statlines to look at after the game.

Overall, taking into account ALL games played this season by ALL teams, the Leafs offense ranked:

Shot Attempts: Tied for third most in the league for any game played
Shots: Tied for the most in the league for any game played
Scoring chances: Third most in the league for any game played

 

[ULF_55]

Only complaint I would have would be that some of the shots were glove high and no screen. Played catch with Dostal, almost looked like a pregame warm-up type shots.

Yes, they needed more movement, more effort for scramble/garbage goals.

Ducks defense played very well, made few mistakes, made it possible for Dostal to see everything.
Leafs defense played well, made few mistakes. The goal against was due to a mistake, physical and mental.

Exhausting game to watch, and it was frustrating for a while and I told my son the Ducks would score first after the Leafs had absolutely gorgeous opportunities and came up short early. I didn't expect it was going to take that long.

There were moments when the Leafs were coasting rather than skating, but perhaps back-to-back effect.

Core came through.