Toronto Maple Leafs - Playoffs 2022
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Chuck picked the Leafs to win this series, they better not let him down. When he presses the guarantee button, good things happen.
I didn't notice any bad giveaways, just a penalty for being such a slow skater. And Keefe limited him to 13 minutes of ice time. Only Lyubushkin had less at 12.
Maroon and Perry were non factors. Hardly noticeable other than Maroon's over the glass penalty for Leafs go ahead PP goal.
Without Clifford and Simmonds Leafs definitely did not look soft or timid or scared.
Without Clifford and Simmonds Leafs definitely did not look soft or timid or scared.
Oh yes he was.
2 plays by Lube lead to important goals. That pass to Blackwell and that hit on Hagel that eventually lead to turnover for Kampf.
Marner 6 pts in 3 games 2 of which are goals. Along with his PK work. He's also +6 even strength.
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This win proves a few important things that will give them confidence as the series continues:
1) the Leafs can bounce back from a loss,
2) the Leafs can win in enemy territory;
3) they can protect a one goal lead; and
4) Campbell can provide solid playoff goaltending.
I’m amazed that the Leafs can grab a 2-1 series lead with Nylander and Tavares combined for a single point and minus 3. Fortunately Mikheyev and Kempf are picking up the slack.
1) the Leafs can bounce back from a loss,
2) the Leafs can win in enemy territory;
3) they can protect a one goal lead; and
4) Campbell can provide solid playoff goaltending.
I’m amazed that the Leafs can grab a 2-1 series lead with Nylander and Tavares combined for a single point and minus 3. Fortunately Mikheyev and Kempf are picking up the slack.
I'm surprised how little respect he gets, he's the Rodney of the Leafs.
If TJ Brodie doesn't make that stick save covering for his goalie, the Bolts may have won the game. Imho that was the pivot point.
If TJ Brodie doesn't make that stick save covering for his goalie, the Bolts may have won the game. Imho that was the pivot point.
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The lineup last night felt like the perfect mix the Leafs need to play a solid 360degree game. The Nylander / Tavares thing needs to change. I agree the lack of scoring are one thing, but Tavares' lack of speed and endurance, and his ability to win faceoffs, previously his strong suit has slipped badly of late. At one point the stats guys posted he was sitting at 36% faceoff win percentage. If he can't score anymore, as a centre he still needs to be able to win possession. Wondering if he is playing through some injury.
shack coined the term 'mercurial' for Nylander. Bang on. I suspect that if better performance is to come from Nylander, it'll be a result of what Keefe and Dubas do to motivate him. That seems to be the formula.
They need to put a tracking device on Nylander to locate him, he just goes AWOL. He is wasting his God given talents and it's a drag on the team.
He had a pretty good game in Game 1 even without scoring, and then drops back into his old ways.
He doesn't get it, better yet, he doesn't have it.
This is his 6th (7th?) playoffs, and nothing changes, especially this year when everything is on the line.
I don't even resent him for it anymore, I just accept him for what he is, a disappointing underperformer.
It is really beyond me how he gets cut so much slack.
Instead of being a driver on this team he's just going along for the ride, even after Keefe rode him.
Everyone is playing balls to the wall and he can't get his blood pressure up if his life depends on it.
Oh, wait, he was their best player last year....
The Leafs haven't won a series since 2004. Who let the Panther off the hook? The Panthers haven't won a series since 1996. They get blown out by Washington 6-1.
Agreed. I thought he was trailing off a bit this year, but he's been outstanding in the playoffs.
He's a real pro.
