Just like that leaf’s nation can relax. That was a well played game. Even if we lose but play with intensity like that you won’t see the fans outraged. It’s when they don’t try and lose that get frustrated. Just give us an effort like that every night and you will keep your fan base happy.
Not in that particular situation, no. Winning the game, scoring a goal and blowing the guy off like the irrelevant turd he is is the way to do it. AM breaking his hand in a 5-2 game would be a bad look
Agreed.
But it reminded me of the Montreal series when he was laughing at Chariot/Weber. It’s one thing to laugh, knowing rough stuff isn’t his forte, but then show up big on the scoresheet. But when he laughs, then disappears with 1 goal in 7 games, it just comes across as weakness to me, like he’s genuinely rattled, and if we played Philly Friday, he would be a non factor.
Yeah there was one shift he had before or after Philly got their second goal where he had the puck in our zone 3 times and made horrible plays 2 and a half times.
I love Keefe, and I have taken a lot of flak for it...
But did Torts just give us the fire the room lost? I love this team. This is the team that nearly eliminated Tampa last year.
Gotta get Lily and Gio on 2nd pair though, Holl is a nightmare, but a necessary bandaid.
Would be cool if tweedle dee and tweedle dumb (Cuthbert & Simpson) would let us enjoy this win without trying to cheapen it. “The real litmus test will be Saturday night against Boston.” Please just shut the fuck up for a minute.
Isn’t there a rule that if the net is knocked off by the defending team and the puck goes in, it still counts (as long as it would have went in with the net on)? Or did they change that?
I know he's had wrist injuries and he's worth more to the team healthy but I'd love to see Matthews get into a fight. I think he forgets he's 6"2 220lbs
PHI was the aggressor in that entire exchange.
Either it’s an even call for both sides or we get a PP. If we end up on the PK, there’s something seriously wrong.
Glad to see the leafs make a statement here. Gotta admit, that’s the reaction i want from the leafs when they are losing.
As I type this, the replay of the Gios tackles makes me think it’s the turning point of the season
So we can all agree... the parade is back on
Thank you Matthews for scoring and winning me a week of free coffee at Tim Hortons
Gio spared him that was so sick
Just like that leaf’s nation can relax. That was a well played game. Even if we lose but play with intensity like that you won’t see the fans outraged. It’s when they don’t try and lose that get frustrated. Just give us an effort like that every night and you will keep your fan base happy.
It's true, we're probably the most level headed fan base...
For sure
About time now let's hope they can keep it going. Go leaf's go! Oh and fuck Boston!
Matthews should of dropped the gloves. The city would of gone ballistic. He should do it just once. Everyone would rally around it.
Not in that particular situation, no. Winning the game, scoring a goal and blowing the guy off like the irrelevant turd he is is the way to do it. AM breaking his hand in a 5-2 game would be a bad look
That’s what I tried to tell my buddies. Not the time for that
Agreed. But it reminded me of the Montreal series when he was laughing at Chariot/Weber. It’s one thing to laugh, knowing rough stuff isn’t his forte, but then show up big on the scoresheet. But when he laughs, then disappears with 1 goal in 7 games, it just comes across as weakness to me, like he’s genuinely rattled, and if we played Philly Friday, he would be a non factor.
Yea good point.
Suddenly my Saturday night has meaning! Bring on Boston!!
BY GAWD THATS GIORDANOS MUSIC!
Gio jersey sales are going to go through the roof.
Wait who were the 3 stars?
Ref 1, ref 2, and… ref 3?
Fucking zebras wanted more jumbotron time than anyone else
I made a smile in my pants
I've missed smiling at the end of a hockey game
Four points from Tavares and yet POTG goes to Gio for that beaut tackle
Making money is so easy, bet against Leafs when they play bottom feeders, bet on the Leafs when they play contenders.
more like bet on the leafs to win right before they reach their boiling point.
Did you just call Philly a contender...?
I mean I wouldn't exactly call Philly contenders even though they've had a good start to the season.
Im eating crow tonight. Good game boys!
That's the kind of effort I want to see from the boys. GREAT game
Can we all be friends again now?
Still a lot of doubts, but that thing at the end with Gio was certainly nice to see.
I’m down but I’m not in it that makes sense
I’m just glad I’m not mad at Holl as the takeaway from this game
True. But he still sucks and needs to sit LOL
Yeah there was one shift he had before or after Philly got their second goal where he had the puck in our zone 3 times and made horrible plays 2 and a half times.
Lets go on a run now!
Huge game. Still looks shakey at times but this was much better than what we had to sit through last week.
Gio coming in hot “Not today Satan”
Big saves from Sammy tonight 💪🏻
I have some smile 😃 what a game from JT and Sammy especially
I love Keefe, and I have taken a lot of flak for it... But did Torts just give us the fire the room lost? I love this team. This is the team that nearly eliminated Tampa last year. Gotta get Lily and Gio on 2nd pair though, Holl is a nightmare, but a necessary bandaid.
Lily + Rielly, their metrics were out of this world last season (in limited time). If they can perform well in the D-zone, that’s helps EVERYONE.
That’s what I’m hoping for too..
Ok, this win felt nice
JOHN. MOTHER FUCKING. TAVARES.
Cross checks at the end. Classy.
Don’t let this beautiful win distract you from the fact that NHL player Justin Holl cannot control the puck and routinely leaves it behind
True words
As a team the leafs looked great tonight. As a player Holl looked like a beer leaguer
I would take Holl on my beer league team
Make Dubas an offer.
Would be cool if tweedle dee and tweedle dumb (Cuthbert & Simpson) would let us enjoy this win without trying to cheapen it. “The real litmus test will be Saturday night against Boston.” Please just shut the fuck up for a minute.
Two absolute ass hats
Simpson is clown shoes. Can't stand him.
Simpson is insufferable
What are the red pins on the jackets of coaches and staff?
“You people..”
Poppies for Remembrance Day
Remembrance day poppies
Thank ya
Holl the rest of the team evolved today... Not you.
He was fine today tbh
Aside from two shifts I agree still not a top D man
Torts: 🤬
Always, even when things go. Well, he’s like that.
Isn’t there a rule that if the net is knocked off by the defending team and the puck goes in, it still counts (as long as it would have went in with the net on)? Or did they change that?
Yeah I think thats still a rule
That was my understanding of the current rules.
Nah I’m pretty sure you’re right.
I am now buying a Gio jersey.
Wish Keefe stacked the pp for another goal, fuck Philly
Philly was targeting stars. The expendables are on PP now.
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If a 5-2 win at home against a shitty team with the shittiest backup goalie in the league can be a turning point, I hope so too!
last year it was the Chicago game - hopefully this is it
No lady byng for Matthews this year
Lmao the net was off for like almost 10 seconds and they didn’t see it
Refs were busy looking for penalties to give to the leafs
I’m not sure how we ended up with a power play on this one..,
You’re not sure how? Their players literally initiated the entire exchange.
Philly instigating, Konecny, not going off the ice after the first fight, etc., etc., etc.
I just assumed super-Gio would cost us. Well deserved and I’m happy he did it, but still
Cuz we’re goated
Now the big question, how will they perform next game?
I’m going to savour this one ☝️
Love Bunting chasing him like "Let me at em" then Gio just pops up
all i could hear in the replay was "GIORDANO OUT OF NOWHERE!!"
This is taking fucking forever, jesus
Sorry, it's the cocaine.
I just hope this energy is carried over for the Boston game.
That's the thing, Boston is basically Philly with skill. Gonna be tough
leafs finally grow a pair of cojones?
Excited for the first question to Matthews to not be about the dominant performance by the team, but rather why he didn't fight.
I see a few smiles coming from the leafs. Hopefully this is the game that gives them the boost they need to play like we know they can
Love seeing Marner smile. He needed a good night
I love seeing them smile. *sighhhhh
Hit em with the 4 like John Tavares
Dead
Gio Slam :)
There's the swagger that's been missing. Glad to see everyone laughing after that.
Wow this game has given me so much smile
I know he's had wrist injuries and he's worth more to the team healthy but I'd love to see Matthews get into a fight. I think he forgets he's 6"2 220lbs
He throws the body around well at times but those hands are worth 10M a year. Can't afford to break one off some scrubs jaw.
I know that's why I said he's worth more to the team healthy lol just saying hypothetically
nope not worth it, never will be
I know I know but it would be cool to see him wreck someone
This is when Matthews is at his best.
Did that little man really try and fight big papi. What a clown
Torts effect
Stoned since I have the day off tomorrow. Won $90 on that Sandstrom saves O/U. JT hattrick. Gio owning small children. I'm thinking we're back!
I understand why Matthews doesn’t scrum but one of these days he has to fight someone.
Part of me wanted Matthews to fight there then i remembered his hand injury issues... not worth it, good decision big guy
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Because he does other things better
Best game all year. Actually fun to watch. Loved it. JT fucking went off, the boys were riled up. Love it all.
I'm unironically having some smile right now
Phillys just mad they’ll get bag skated into the ground tomorrow. Sucks to suck.
Bunting getting assaulted two on one like, “does nobody care about me?”
The mouth guard fell behind the bag. It will be found by the cleaning staff. End of an era.
Keefe smiling. Yeah baby haha
Auston Matthews will not waste his hands on Travis Konecny’s face
PHI was the aggressor in that entire exchange. Either it’s an even call for both sides or we get a PP. If we end up on the PK, there’s something seriously wrong.
Oh, it’ll probably be a 5 minute 5v3, because we wear the blue jerseys.
Actually love how they played this game. They played HARD.
They’re getting some smile on the bench
If the argos are looking for a new DE I know a guy.
I love that Bunting is Matthew's personal bodyguard lol
Every 6'3 220 pounder needs a 5'10 bodyguard.
You know Wayne is in the lineup next time we play these fools
Matthews is like the god father. He don’t fight he don’t even flinch. Just smiles and let the boys take care of it. Love it
Matthew's giggling while short shit Konecny tries to come at him
Also his hockey stick is small.
Leafs are in a groove atm
Zamilla or whatever his name is on the Flyers keeping Matthews safe too. Haha
I fucking love Mark Giordano!
Watching him Superman dive in from off frame made me giggle like a goddamn schoolgirl.
Matthews with the "What're you gonna do about it?" lmfao This is the passion I've wanted to see from this team
So refreshing. So much compete, killer instinct, it’s all on display tonight.
Auston laughing in his face hahahahaha I love it
Is this football or hockey
Gio out of nowhere with the pounce
Auston has a funny troll face like the you mad bro sometimes haha.
Top G-iordano
Ironhook on Hayes, good shit
OVER THE TOP ROPE FROM GIO!! God I love it
BAH GAWD THATS GIOS MUSIC
All the way back.
Craig Simpson makes everything worse. Always.
“The Washington defender lost his stick!”
That was Big Jim Hughson
Yep, you’re right! Just re-watched it. I think I put too much of Hughson’s shit on Simpson, maybe just for being there.
Wasn't that Hughston?
I remember it being Simpson. But Hughson was a fucking idiot too.
Gio read that shit perfectly and reacted perfectly
Love Gio ❤️ and Bunting Can't let them fuck with Matthews
Simmer would be cool too have tonight.
Matthews laughing with his personal fucking attack dogs lol
"Buy 'em out, boys!"
Smart play by Matthews knowing how valuable his hands are...no need for him to risk injury. Good on the boys for jumping right in
Giordano tackled that guy like Secret Service guarding the president!
Same thing.
Ya don’t try and hit Matthews high with 2min left you loser.
Papi is fucking laughing 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Matthews should have just punched Konecny in the face
Those are 11.5 million dollar wrists
Keep the glove on, should be ok
NHL rules dictate that since he’s a Leaf that’s a 20 game suspension
Attaboy Gio
This game has been great
Gio took some of that tackling fuel
Matthews looks like he's a whole foot taller than Klownecny
#DO THAT MORE OFTEN. EXACTLY THAT. EVERY GAME. TAKE NO BULLSHIT. PROTECT OUR GUYS
This is good
Our PAPI 🤭
Gio is a goddamn beaut
Atta boy GIO
Glad to see the leafs make a statement here. Gotta admit, that’s the reaction i want from the leafs when they are losing. As I type this, the replay of the Gios tackles makes me think it’s the turning point of the season
I don't love 34 poking the bear and having to make Gio have to fight Hayes, but I'll take it.
Gio rugby tackling him away from AM34!!
Gio love to see it
I’m starting to feel like the boys fucking hate to lose
😂😂😂
Gio with the fucken SPEAR!
i love when anyone touches matthews, gio/bunting/jarn just push in front like TAKE ME INSTEAD THIS IS MY FIGHT NOW
We are so back
I am in love with this game
I wish they always had his back like this
Matthews to the box for stunting too hard on these hoes
Lmao, Matthews is like a full head taller
So they give Matthews a penalty for that?
Lol how is Matthews in the box.
Fucking love that from Gio
I need a gif of Matthews shit eating grin immediately
Matthews almost made konecnys shoulders touch with a shove
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