ToneDog
56 years and counting. #FireTheShanaClan!
My point is that many think the Leafs are soft because they can point out a time when an important Leafs player takes a solid hit and there isn’t a fight after. Posters have said Bruins will run over the leafs because they are a tough and gritty team that don’t get pushed around.
Here we have the captain of the Bruins take a solid hit, pretty dangerous spot no less, and no response.
Maybe Bs aren’t as tough as everyone thinks. As a corollary, maybe responding after a big hit by fighting or taking a coincidental minor isn’t any sign that a team is particularly good.
I don't think Bruins played with the grit many predicted they would. They did not follow the "recipe" to beat the Leafs. I hope they continue to play the way they did last night but I expect a more physical response tomorrow. I hope the Leafs are ready for it tomorrow and keep killing them with our speed and skill.