Nikita Zaitsev hasn't helped,either. He had another sleepy defensive zone coverage in the first period two games in a road! He is another player who is not 100% from concuss. Cherry was on him the first game the kid was back. Caps made some adjustments for gm4. Wondering if Babcok should do something in order to slowdown Caps aggression in the first period. Or,should they play Ferh if he's healthy? He has playoffs experience.
Toronto Maple Leafs - 2016/17 Season
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I went out and had a smoke after the end of the first period, not going to inflict Cherry's racist ignorance upon myself again.
That's why I was so high on Mark Fraser a few years ago. Yes he made mistakes but he was a wrecking ball in front off the net. A big reason why the Leafs made the playoffs in 2013. Then he took Milan Lucic's slapshot to the forehead and got heavily concussed, he was never the same after that.
That's why I was so high on Mark Fraser a few years ago. Yes he made mistakes but he was a wrecking ball in front off the net. A big reason why the Leafs made the playoffs in 2013. Then he took Milan Lucic's slapshot to the forehead and got heavily concussed, he was never the same after that.
It would be a very good idea to rest Anderson on the game 5 and put Curtis McElhinney back in for the game 5 in washington just like the game vs Penguins. C.M was the unsung hero in that game as I remembered.
Everything is gravy at this point. If the Leafs don't get past Washington, then it has been a very successful season. If they do get past Washington then it's just more gravy.
Glad that you've followed my advice lol.
I'm actually watching the Leafs' playoff run like watching "preseason" for next season and many more to come when they'll be legitimately considered as a cup contender. This has removed all the stress for anticipating winning or losing and it has brought on a whole new level of fun.
Can't wait to have fun with Kessel again when he's in town for the next series agaisnt the Leafs! LOL
Or..not!
Or..not!
Well from now on, I think he is thinking the Capitals in two. I really hope the Leafs start off quickly in game 6. Maybe not having the last change will help them more as Babcock doesn't have to think as much about line matching on face offs. The Leafs had good success during the first two games in Washington and not as much in Toronto (i.e. going down early in both games). I am really enjoying what I am seeing but it can be stressful at times watching the games.I thought he said Caps in 4 earlier, or was it 3?
You are correct. I already thought they won game 5 but is was only in my dreams Damn Leafs, they are taking over my life when I am awake and sleeping, lol.
There seems to be trend in these playoff games that whenever a team takes a two goal lead, they'd start to think they should be playing more cautiously and that's when the other team starts to gain momentum and force the leading team into more mistakes. I believe that's why so many two goal leads were lost. Maybe thinking too much has a negative impact on how they play.
I wonder how many Auston 3:16 t-shirts will be sold for game 6. Did you see the look on Sid Seixseiro's face when he first saw it, priceless. I wonder what will happen when Steve Austin finds out?
I'm gonna make a bold prediction, the Leafs get off to a fast start and we may even see Holtby pulled.
Would have been nice...
That was quite the dramatic show by Ovie...At least it worked as they scored a power-play goal.
Leafs power=play needs to start clicking.
