What a game.
It was turnovers galore out there for both teams. I really hate it when a goalie gets pulled from the game and they keep the camera on him for a long time while he just sits on the bench. I'm sure he's beating himself up over his performance, I don't want to see him look so sad on the bench. Not a good game by Reimer but he'll have plenty more games to give a bounce back performance. I'm not worried about him.
Bernier was awesome. Came in and made some difficult stops to keep the score at 4-2 which gave the Leafs opportunity to climb back in the game. Of course he was great in the shootout and had some help with the goals from the shooters (it's been a long ass time since we've seen this team win a shootout).
Raymond and Bolland...the way they play together has been a treat to watch. Franson struggled but got better as the game went on. Rielly looked impressive. Had some defensive hiccups but made some smart plays with the puck, took the body at times and the way he could move up the ice with the puck on his stick is a treat to watch. He looks like Gardiner in that regard. This kid could be a real treat to watch for years to come...especially if a game like that is just scratching the surface. Loved them showing the reacting of his parents in their seats. And not related to the game but Rielly looks exactly like his father.
It was great to see Kessel and JVR get going as the game went on. The Leafs are finding ways to stick around in games even when they're down a goal or two. I think having players like Kessel, JVR, Kadri, Lupul, etc...these are all guys that can play like crap for an entire game and then come out with an awesome play that all of a sudden finds the back of the net.
And if anyone has a .gif of Bernier's skate 'dance' after the shootout win...please post it! Got a good laugh out of that.
Unbelievable. Can't believe that was his first game. Looked great.
