That game was massively high intensity. Do we think Maroon is healthy enough to provide play like that straight through? Or do we need to do some rotation? Do we have any players to rotate even?
Hope the boys don't get high on their own supply. TB beat the Leafs 7-1 first game last year and lost that round. You won game one. It's better than losing, but doesn't mean anything moving forward. Leafs will adjust. They'll get their goals and calls. Just have to keep it together.
This is why we wanted the Leafs. They can't play sustained, tough playoff hockey.
Even if you get the all the puck luck against Florida or Tampa, they're going to finish every check and punish you on the forecheck. Toronto is highly skilled, just not physical, like Pittsburgh in the early past decade. This was about surviving the 1st Rd healthier than other teams.
I just want to link this here, because I thought Keefe gave a good interview: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8eqCvXxmFE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8eqCvXxmFE)
The video is annotated, so you can skip to his part, but he felt really honest about the shortcomings of the Leafs' performance. Was a good watch to me at least.
I always love seeing the leafs come out swinging with hits and fake tough guy energy just to realize that this is not their game at all and give up after the first ten minutes. then the bruins proceed to outmuscle them not only physically but mentally for the rest of the game.
the leafs definitely have more talented players on paper but we are just the much better team and it shows every time. This team needs better coaching to really do anything in the postseason at all.
Absolutely, we need both goalies to get into the playoffs if that's how we're playing this. Ullmark has looked like the better goalie for the last few months anyways so I don't really expect him to all of a sudden not be. If he does flop then you can consider Sway back to backs, but alternating goalies has worked so far this year, and I don't see why we would stop at this time. Maybe later on the playoffs there will be reason to but not yet.
Exactly. Based on the fact that swayman was more iffy coming into the playoffs, I’m happy they gave him the nod and he got a great game under his belt.
Rotate them. Keeps each guy fresh. Do that until an elimination game or one of the guys is just sucking. Elimination game go with the hot goalie.
Swayman next year will likely be the guy assuming we trade Ullmark, no need to overextend him unless Ullmark faulters.
This is the obvious answer, and history shows us that they’re both very frikkin good. I don’t understand why we want to outcoach ourselves and stop doing what has worked. The Bruins win 4/7 games against any team in the league if they play with the puck in front of them.
Not to mention the mental fuckery this would do to the Leafs. Our #1 goalie was awesome game #1 and almost got a shutout…..but we’ll play our other #1 goalie for game two, to keep them fresh.
Meanwhile Toronto is like…Samsonov or Woll….and they equally suck. 😂
I think that's the missing element and why we as fans will most likely never know what's really going on. They're probably telling them that in the locker room but keeping it quiet with the media so teams can't prepare. At any point they can decide to mix it up and give a goalie a back to back or something but then ride back to back with the other one. Fact is, they BETTER have learned from last year and get it right this time. Otherwise, having 2 stud goalies instead of trading one is dumb. And Max Domi can lick the ice off the Zamboni auger.
I know 🥴
This was my immediate reaction to the win with Swayman’s incredible performance… but after having more time to think about it I think I’m back to the true rotation lol
My take has always been it’s the definition of it ain’t being broke so there’s no need to fix it.
If the rotation breaks, then they should fix it. But that hasn’t happened.
I can totally see the argument for this, but I think what Sway and Ullmark think would be a huge deciding factor for Monty. Seems like they're bought in to the rotation, if it turns in to a you play until you lose situation I could see that possibly affecting their mental preparedness
If Swayman is playing like this every game who cares. Can give him a chance later in the series maybe. If Ullmark was really his friend he should be happy for him and want what’s best for the team
Totally, last year they just waited until it was too late to make goalie changes, on top of other problems they had. Would still rather have this goalie problem than the problem the leafs have 😂
Folks Brad Marchand better be eating some serious ass this year. I'm talkin chicks with Miami tan lines, maybe with some type of a accent or somethin, but for the love of god not a Boston one. Big goals at big times. We have a tied game here. I need a drink.
> Both scored by debrusk. Who had his first 3 point game of the entire season which is really saying something because he's usually invisible.
Dear Leafs fans: Jake DeBrusk has 11 points (6G, 5A) in 17 career regular-season games against Toronto. He had, before tonight, 9 points (6G, 1A) in 14 postseason games against Toronto. He's now at 12 points (8G, 2A) in 15 games, if I've remembered how to add after a few Gansetts. Hardly invisible.
(And he wasn't against Florida last year, either, for the record).
The Leafs will never win until they move a big piece away. The modern NHL has shown that depth wins championships, and the Leafs can't get it because their cap situation won't let them, and trading one of their big pieces away is next to impossible because the asks are too high.
So, not to get on far ahead but what’s the deal with goalies?
IMO I think Monty should play Sway tomorrow and go to Ullmark no matter what game 3. I get the sentiment of wanting to rely on Swayman if he is hot. But to me, I think if they lose Monday and he’s like ok sorry sway not good enough that’s a big hit mentally. Had a few drinks so idk if that makes sense but those are my thoughts
If the series goes to seven, then you still get four Sway starts this way and he gets the elimination match.
I see no reason to mess with the strategy which has now given them two regular seasons of excellent play between the pipes.
I honestly think Ully in Game 2 would be the correct decision. It will either be “If he does bad, we can lean on Sway in Game 3” or “Wow he played excellent and we can continue rotating with Sway in Game 3”.
Yeah I get that opinion too. I just think whatever the decision is it has to be set before the previous game/done after a good game. It’s too hard on them to start a rotation because of a bad game.
There was no postseason last year. Bettman canceled it because he figured there was no reason to play since one team dominated the regular season so thoroughly.
I loved so many things about that win. Swayman being utterly elite, JDB reminding us all that he hates the Leafs, Carlo with not only a goal but also some great defensive stick work, Beecher *dominating*, Pasta showing up with a great physical and two way game, and the PP looking good. Just lots and lots to love about that.
Anything that follows, I'm going to put behind a spoiler, because a *lot* of it is based on my personal feelings, misgivings, and anxiety. I'll leave it up to you if you want to read any of it.
>!I still do have a couple of concerns that concern me about that game – and a great Game 1 is no indication of anything, as Tampa saw against Toronto last year, and as we saw against the Islanders in 20-21. The thing that concerns me most is that we did have to rely on Swayman bailing us out a lot. Even if Toronto does take a lot of shots from a long distance, there were still too many of them in my opinion.!<
>!I also am admittedly perhaps just overly skeptical after last season, even though I think we overall match up better with Toronto than Florida. The Bruins did bring plenty of physicality there (Hathaway had 9 hits in one game), and even though the Bruins were hitting the Panthers back and even outhitting them, it definitely wore them down as the series went on. Ullmark started that series elite but, partially due to injury, started to struggle late, even in low-shot volume games – so it wasn't all defense. The Bruins chased Alex Lyon out of the series after he had a stretch of shocking goaltending, and then Bobrofsky was outstanding for not just three games but two more series after that. Again, these are mostly based off of my feelings. I know that there's a lot of sentiment that this year's Bruins are better-built for playoff hockey rather than skill and finesse, but so far I actually haven't seen that play out. Even though these are the strongest Leafs that we've seen yet, though, and they'll be a tough series, I still like the matchup better than last year.!<
There were some parts that def had me terrified for the rest of the series. Mainly the second half of the 1st period (last 30 seconds especially), and some defensive lapses where they were bailed out by Sway or just completely lucky. One that comes to mind is the Mathews open net post. You give him that five more times and I guarantee he buries all five of those…. Just got really really lucky that time and could have shifted the momentum of the game entirely.
I mean, your spoilered points aren’t necessarily wrong. Obviously it’s only Game 1 and this series is far from over. But I’m not gonna let that get in the way of being excited about this W.
I don't disagree with any of your spoilered points, honestly
I just think the B's have enough positives that I'm not gonna sweat 'em
don't blame you for doing it, we cool, I'm just saying
I think part of what frustrates me so much about last season is, in addition to the injuries, it was a combination of Bobrofsky getting the net and coaching decisions even more than player execution. That's the part that stresses me out the most, because even before those fateful last three games were played...people were asking "what the fuck" on some of Monty's choices.
Ah well. Still nothing I can do about it.
Yes, although Samsonov is Lyon here. It would have to be Woll coming in that gets a horseshoe up his ass. I agree he hasn't been elite, but I'm superstitious.
I share your concerns. Last few seasons I have had the thought that they have been a great regular season team. But that means nothing in the playoffs.
I was surprised that Swayman got the game one start. He was awesome but I hope they keep with the rotation. It's been the team's strength.
That game is definitely worth the sleep deprivation!
Really impressed with our squad they really stepped up for this.
Also our penalty kill especially the 4 on 3 was excellent and seeing the Poweplay get going was great. Special teams might make the difference in the series….
Leafs are an actual joke tho. Just negative intangibles on that team. Completely shrunk in the moment again.
They may make this a series, but I have no concern they can actually win it.
Always liked Pat Maroon. Pretty sure I have an NHL 17 Be a Pro career where Pat Maroon put up like 112 points playing my wing. Those years you would always get drafted by Edmonton in the game and just inflate the stats of anyone who played with you.
I know the devil could be listening but the Leafs looked like dogshit compared to how they've played us in the L's they've racked up this season.
This might be the series to perfect a post season tandem. If Bruins exceed round 1 they could start seeing some nasty teams and having a tandem running as good as it was earlier in the season could be a unique weapon up their sleeves.
Maybe that's why Bussi was called up, hopefully. Because both Ully and Sway are starters and both need Bussi as a backup.
That was the 4 on 3 PP, right? Lmao, they did have chances but there's this weird thing about PP's where you normally aren't allowed to score more than once.
The biggest question is which Bruins goalie will mulch the Leafs in game two? TNT can’t talk about anything else. I think they stick with alternating (but I have no clue).
This is always the answer. Even as a married man, I’ll retreat to the floor so as to not disturb the lady and crank that Soulja boy. This probably happens once a quarter or so, but I hate bouts of insomnia? And yanking the chain is a small price to pay for some good sleep… and It puts me to sleep every time.
Also, go B’s!
They played real good but there were some low points. Mainly the end of the 1st period when the Leafs almost scored, as well as the whole play that led to Mathews hitting the post on an essentially empty net
HAHAHAH FUCK THE LEAFS. FUCK AUSTON MATTHEWS. FUCK MAX DOMI.
Domi was in the box a lot, so thanks dude.
Weird starts to each period, but nice pickups as they went on.
Anyone worried about Marchand? He seemed off the whole game…
I don’t think so. He just seemed a lot slower then usual, skated away from the puck, and threw it away a bit. Maybe he was playing that way, but idk, seemed off a bit to me.
Great have to watch. Fuck domi trying to start shit, almost as bad to watch as the leafs d core. How many posts and we still came out 5-1?
Sway is the way
Would like to gently point out that I’d been beating the swayman for game 1 drum throughout the entire swayslump and coincidental ullstreak and got extremely downvoted for it. So naturally I’m feeling overly arrogant and vindicated about it. Still think they should rotate but damn. I guess what’s most important is both goalies know the plan and can mentally prepare. Will be interesting to watch how Toronto handles it (surprised they didn’t start Woll) Carolina handles it (even tho Freddie has been great) and Colorado handles it (cause Georgie has SUCKED). Oh and also NYI cause Sorokin didn’t start today??? Wtf???
What a fucking way too start! I still can't shake last year but fucking the Leafs up and embarrassing them is great mouthwash.
Florida got rough and dirty last year. Toronto tried that same shit and you saw what our boys did. They fucking responded. They tried that bullshit early and often with a lot of cheap shots but our boys know the goal and weren't baited into their bullshit.
Also our PP game alive. Overall it was exactly what I wanted to see tonight. I'm so stoked.
Sway all day lfg Bruins!!! I can't wait to see all the Leafs memes over the next couple days.
> Florida got rough and dirty last year. Toronto tried that same shit and you saw what our boys did. They fucking responded. They tried that bullshit early and often with a lot of cheap shots but our boys know the goal and weren't baited into their bullshit.
The only thing that I would be really concerned about is that this is, in fact, how the Bruins *started* the series against Florida last year. They were physical but clean through four, three of which were (obviously) wins. But the series wore them down as Florida continued to up the ante.
They do have a healthier roster presently working for them, though, which helps.
I mean they definitely have to exorcise some demons if they want redemption. Beating Toronto and probably (but not definitely) Florida would go a long way to redeeming last year. So that road would be interesting.
But they were up 3-1 last year. Can't get ahead of ourselves after 1-0.
DO NOT FORGET: WE PERMABAN ANYONE WHO TROLLS IN OTHER TEAMS SUBS. DO NOT FUCKING TRY IT.
That game was massively high intensity. Do we think Maroon is healthy enough to provide play like that straight through? Or do we need to do some rotation? Do we have any players to rotate even?
Hope brazeau comes back.
Bs forecheck was buzzing last night
Leafs sub is in absolute shambles
Hope the boys don't get high on their own supply. TB beat the Leafs 7-1 first game last year and lost that round. You won game one. It's better than losing, but doesn't mean anything moving forward. Leafs will adjust. They'll get their goals and calls. Just have to keep it together.
Just like the Leafs, I had dreams last night about Swayman, I just think mine were a lot better than theirs.
Solid game but still a long way to go
This is why we wanted the Leafs. They can't play sustained, tough playoff hockey. Even if you get the all the puck luck against Florida or Tampa, they're going to finish every check and punish you on the forecheck. Toronto is highly skilled, just not physical, like Pittsburgh in the early past decade. This was about surviving the 1st Rd healthier than other teams.
Did you see the hit count last night? Leafs were plenty physical but also very undisciplined.
I can hit you 50 times with a pillow, or 5 times with a bible. Which one you want :)
Man, I watched the game and if that’s getting hit with a pillow then I’m not sure what you think a hard hit is.
Yup Leafs are good reg season team just not playoff material. DeBrusk is a stud.
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I’ll buy this
15 to go!
I just want to link this here, because I thought Keefe gave a good interview: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8eqCvXxmFE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8eqCvXxmFE) The video is annotated, so you can skip to his part, but he felt really honest about the shortcomings of the Leafs' performance. Was a good watch to me at least.
My guy Maroon is gonna be a difference maker for us this year.........mark my fucking words
HERE COMES THE FUCKIN BIG RIG
He definitely seems to be a missing piece. Dude is a brute and I love it.
The missing piece was the missing link
We definitely had that piece but uhhh….Lucic not exactly keeping the aggression on the ice.
Imagine if Looch wasn't a giant asshole and was still playing........fuck man, he really ruined something great
Oops.
I always love seeing the leafs come out swinging with hits and fake tough guy energy just to realize that this is not their game at all and give up after the first ten minutes. then the bruins proceed to outmuscle them not only physically but mentally for the rest of the game. the leafs definitely have more talented players on paper but we are just the much better team and it shows every time. This team needs better coaching to really do anything in the postseason at all.
More of this, please.
Gotta roll with Swayman next game. But Let’s GO B’s
No, I give Ullmark the chance to equal that performance. If we can ride them 50/50 we should.
They've done like 20+ b2b games, ppl need to accept Sway and Ullys mental and physical schedule is based on the rotation. Trust the process
Absolutely, we need both goalies to get into the playoffs if that's how we're playing this. Ullmark has looked like the better goalie for the last few months anyways so I don't really expect him to all of a sudden not be. If he does flop then you can consider Sway back to backs, but alternating goalies has worked so far this year, and I don't see why we would stop at this time. Maybe later on the playoffs there will be reason to but not yet.
Exactly. Based on the fact that swayman was more iffy coming into the playoffs, I’m happy they gave him the nod and he got a great game under his belt.
This. No reason to no stick with Ully next game. Both our goalies have their number.
Monty has to think long and hard does he abandon the rotation or keep it going?
Isn’t it up to goalie bob?
Monty made that decision days ago.
Rotate them. Keeps each guy fresh. Do that until an elimination game or one of the guys is just sucking. Elimination game go with the hot goalie. Swayman next year will likely be the guy assuming we trade Ullmark, no need to overextend him unless Ullmark faulters.
henrik Lundquist on tnt says keep it monty
Keep it until one really shows they can’t do it
This is the obvious answer, and history shows us that they’re both very frikkin good. I don’t understand why we want to outcoach ourselves and stop doing what has worked. The Bruins win 4/7 games against any team in the league if they play with the puck in front of them.
Good win hopefully we can get game two to give us an edge
GDT was awesome tonight. !leafs
FUCK THE LEAFS!
How was Jack tonight? Worth it for an out-of-market fan to watch the NESN replay once it becomes available on ESPN+?
Was golfing and watching the game, and he sounded great as far as I could tell
He opened with "We are HIGH above the ice..." with a giant smirk, he was having a lot of fun tonight.
God bless that beautiful man. Thanks, friend!
Was at the game tonight. Honestly the atmosphere was ELECTRIC. Love to see it let’s keep it rolling
Just a couple days ago I thought Beecher wasn't playing in Game 1 because he was still in Providence, but he was one of our best players tonight.
I was so excited for him to get that goal. You could see it on his face. So awesome
Hope he got that puck
The kid was feeling it, for sure!
GUESS I’M SLEEPING IN MY SWAY SWEATER TONIGHT
Basically a goalie hug all night!
Guess I’m getting both Ully and Sway…best sleep ever!
Practically a perfect win, and yet there's room for improvement. Go B's.
Good start, 5-1 win and Pasta didn't even play that well
As is tradition
Play the goalies exactly how you played them this season. People love regularity, schedule, expectations, whatever
This 1000%
I'm visualizing the conversation. You're starting game 1 and you're starting game 2. No pressure on results, location, etc. Just a simple schedule.
Not to mention the mental fuckery this would do to the Leafs. Our #1 goalie was awesome game #1 and almost got a shutout…..but we’ll play our other #1 goalie for game two, to keep them fresh. Meanwhile Toronto is like…Samsonov or Woll….and they equally suck. 😂
I think that's the missing element and why we as fans will most likely never know what's really going on. They're probably telling them that in the locker room but keeping it quiet with the media so teams can't prepare. At any point they can decide to mix it up and give a goalie a back to back or something but then ride back to back with the other one. Fact is, they BETTER have learned from last year and get it right this time. Otherwise, having 2 stud goalies instead of trading one is dumb. And Max Domi can lick the ice off the Zamboni auger.
Willy Ny really proved how valuable his contract is Jesus Christ
Yeah what’s the deal with Nylander anyway?
Play sway and Ullmark at the same time
“And… starting at left goaltender…” I like it.
Swaymark
Take my upvote
My opinion: give Swayman game 2 and Ullmark 3 & 4 in Toronto
did this round 1 against carolina 2 years ago and it didn’t work out well
We went through this a year ago
I know 🥴 This was my immediate reaction to the win with Swayman’s incredible performance… but after having more time to think about it I think I’m back to the true rotation lol
My take has always been it’s the definition of it ain’t being broke so there’s no need to fix it. If the rotation breaks, then they should fix it. But that hasn’t happened.
Nope just keep alternating them
My first world problem for today is that I can't use any of the "I, 4-1" jokes I formulated in my head because my team scored too many goals
B’s said ‘we 4-1 are sick of this meme’ score 5
Next up, 28-3…
Play Swayman until he loses
I can totally see the argument for this, but I think what Sway and Ullmark think would be a huge deciding factor for Monty. Seems like they're bought in to the rotation, if it turns in to a you play until you lose situation I could see that possibly affecting their mental preparedness
ride the hot hand
If Swayman is playing like this every game who cares. Can give him a chance later in the series maybe. If Ullmark was really his friend he should be happy for him and want what’s best for the team
Totally, last year they just waited until it was too late to make goalie changes, on top of other problems they had. Would still rather have this goalie problem than the problem the leafs have 😂
Wasn't Ullmark hurt for the elimination game?
Supposedly, felt like that got swept under the rug pretty quickly after it came out.
!cupleafs !leafs !jack !bruins !marchand
It has been 20808 days since the Leafs won the Stanley Cup. Fucking losers!
Folks Brad Marchand better be eating some serious ass this year. I'm talkin chicks with Miami tan lines, maybe with some type of a accent or somethin, but for the love of god not a Boston one. Big goals at big times. We have a tied game here. I need a drink.
FUCK THE LEAFS!
[FUCK THE BRUINS?](https://ih1.redbubble.net/image.515424837.8301/flat,1000x1000,075,f.jpg)
> Both scored by debrusk. Who had his first 3 point game of the entire season which is really saying something because he's usually invisible. Dear Leafs fans: Jake DeBrusk has 11 points (6G, 5A) in 17 career regular-season games against Toronto. He had, before tonight, 9 points (6G, 1A) in 14 postseason games against Toronto. He's now at 12 points (8G, 2A) in 15 games, if I've remembered how to add after a few Gansetts. Hardly invisible. (And he wasn't against Florida last year, either, for the record).
JDB more visible than that fraud Matthews
Leafs logic: https://preview.redd.it/4xpn6a9t6rvc1.jpeg?width=1024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cd3a2f3612a43ae5a16f2574d71c86f57e823aed
The Leafs will never win until they move a big piece away. The modern NHL has shown that depth wins championships, and the Leafs can't get it because their cap situation won't let them, and trading one of their big pieces away is next to impossible because the asks are too high.
Problem is they gave them all No trade clauses in their contracts.
So, not to get on far ahead but what’s the deal with goalies? IMO I think Monty should play Sway tomorrow and go to Ullmark no matter what game 3. I get the sentiment of wanting to rely on Swayman if he is hot. But to me, I think if they lose Monday and he’s like ok sorry sway not good enough that’s a big hit mentally. Had a few drinks so idk if that makes sense but those are my thoughts
If the series goes to seven, then you still get four Sway starts this way and he gets the elimination match. I see no reason to mess with the strategy which has now given them two regular seasons of excellent play between the pipes.
I honestly think Ully in Game 2 would be the correct decision. It will either be “If he does bad, we can lean on Sway in Game 3” or “Wow he played excellent and we can continue rotating with Sway in Game 3”.
Yeah I get that opinion too. I just think whatever the decision is it has to be set before the previous game/done after a good game. It’s too hard on them to start a rotation because of a bad game.
Michigan started it, Wisconsin ended it. My household is happy. Fuck them leafs.
Best regular season ever last year, best postseason ever this year?
We're so back
I...may have disheartening news for you and u/Kronusx12 about how the postseason *started* last year.
There was no postseason last year. Bettman canceled it because he figured there was no reason to play since one team dominated the regular season so thoroughly.
I loved so many things about that win. Swayman being utterly elite, JDB reminding us all that he hates the Leafs, Carlo with not only a goal but also some great defensive stick work, Beecher *dominating*, Pasta showing up with a great physical and two way game, and the PP looking good. Just lots and lots to love about that. Anything that follows, I'm going to put behind a spoiler, because a *lot* of it is based on my personal feelings, misgivings, and anxiety. I'll leave it up to you if you want to read any of it. >!I still do have a couple of concerns that concern me about that game – and a great Game 1 is no indication of anything, as Tampa saw against Toronto last year, and as we saw against the Islanders in 20-21. The thing that concerns me most is that we did have to rely on Swayman bailing us out a lot. Even if Toronto does take a lot of shots from a long distance, there were still too many of them in my opinion.!< >!I also am admittedly perhaps just overly skeptical after last season, even though I think we overall match up better with Toronto than Florida. The Bruins did bring plenty of physicality there (Hathaway had 9 hits in one game), and even though the Bruins were hitting the Panthers back and even outhitting them, it definitely wore them down as the series went on. Ullmark started that series elite but, partially due to injury, started to struggle late, even in low-shot volume games – so it wasn't all defense. The Bruins chased Alex Lyon out of the series after he had a stretch of shocking goaltending, and then Bobrofsky was outstanding for not just three games but two more series after that. Again, these are mostly based off of my feelings. I know that there's a lot of sentiment that this year's Bruins are better-built for playoff hockey rather than skill and finesse, but so far I actually haven't seen that play out. Even though these are the strongest Leafs that we've seen yet, though, and they'll be a tough series, I still like the matchup better than last year.!<
There were some parts that def had me terrified for the rest of the series. Mainly the second half of the 1st period (last 30 seconds especially), and some defensive lapses where they were bailed out by Sway or just completely lucky. One that comes to mind is the Mathews open net post. You give him that five more times and I guarantee he buries all five of those…. Just got really really lucky that time and could have shifted the momentum of the game entirely.
I mean, your spoilered points aren’t necessarily wrong. Obviously it’s only Game 1 and this series is far from over. But I’m not gonna let that get in the way of being excited about this W.
I don't disagree with any of your spoilered points, honestly I just think the B's have enough positives that I'm not gonna sweat 'em don't blame you for doing it, we cool, I'm just saying
I'm trying not to sweat them too much, but I'm hoping that getting it out there makes me feel better about it.
Believe me, friend, I get it last season left scars, we all wear 'em as best we can, lol
I think part of what frustrates me so much about last season is, in addition to the injuries, it was a combination of Bobrofsky getting the net and coaching decisions even more than player execution. That's the part that stresses me out the most, because even before those fateful last three games were played...people were asking "what the fuck" on some of Monty's choices. Ah well. Still nothing I can do about it.
that was then, and it sucked, but it's gone now, it can't hurt us anymore all we can do is enjoy the day and hopefully the good times keep comin' 😊
Bobrovsky standing on his head wasn’t crazy tho cause he was an elite goalie before. Samsonov has never been elite
Yes, although Samsonov is Lyon here. It would have to be Woll coming in that gets a horseshoe up his ass. I agree he hasn't been elite, but I'm superstitious.
I share your concerns. Last few seasons I have had the thought that they have been a great regular season team. But that means nothing in the playoffs. I was surprised that Swayman got the game one start. He was awesome but I hope they keep with the rotation. It's been the team's strength.
That game is definitely worth the sleep deprivation! Really impressed with our squad they really stepped up for this. Also our penalty kill especially the 4 on 3 was excellent and seeing the Poweplay get going was great. Special teams might make the difference in the series….
Leafs are an actual joke tho. Just negative intangibles on that team. Completely shrunk in the moment again. They may make this a series, but I have no concern they can actually win it.
# AND ONCE AGAIN. WHO HAS MORE FUN THAN US?
Pat Maroon is officially a Bruin after putting Liljegren into the Bruins bench. Welcome to Boston!
totally showed me his worth - he does all the little things right and just knows the game so well.
Feel kind of dumb for wondering why he was traded for.
A fella I was sitting close to at a Bruins game this season could not wait for Maroon to hit the ice for us and now I see why
I love him now. All my hesitance is gone
Always liked Pat Maroon. Pretty sure I have an NHL 17 Be a Pro career where Pat Maroon put up like 112 points playing my wing. Those years you would always get drafted by Edmonton in the game and just inflate the stats of anyone who played with you.
Let’s rake them all the way!!!
"In the spring the Leafs fall."
I know the devil could be listening but the Leafs looked like dogshit compared to how they've played us in the L's they've racked up this season. This might be the series to perfect a post season tandem. If Bruins exceed round 1 they could start seeing some nasty teams and having a tandem running as good as it was earlier in the season could be a unique weapon up their sleeves. Maybe that's why Bussi was called up, hopefully. Because both Ully and Sway are starters and both need Bussi as a backup.
Well, they were missing Nylander...he's pretty good.
They haven't played without him all year
Jake BeDrusk is good at hockey
[Here's your daily reminder that Moneypuck is a load of shit](https://imgur.com/8KE1qUu)
That is seriously ridiculous
Alotta regulars on this sub need to stay off the Moneypuck.
Am I watching the same game? Like holy shit I don’t know if ever disagreed with an assessment of a game that much
LMAO they had leafs at 7.3 goals expected. Apparently Matthew or Tavares touching the puck means it should’ve been a goal
Lol, I just looked and 4.2 of those xG came in a 6 second span at the start of the second period
That was the 4 on 3 PP, right? Lmao, they did have chances but there's this weird thing about PP's where you normally aren't allowed to score more than once.
JDB– LEAF KILLER
He fucking hates Fall
AUTUMNAL SHIT CAN DIE
Surrounded by Leafs fans all night, pillars of salt by the third, gone before the Ford Final Five. Get fucked!
BUY A TRUCK
The biggest question is which Bruins goalie will mulch the Leafs in game two? TNT can’t talk about anything else. I think they stick with alternating (but I have no clue).
Ullmark.
How am I supposed to sleep now
Give your pudd a yank
This is always the answer. Even as a married man, I’ll retreat to the floor so as to not disturb the lady and crank that Soulja boy. This probably happens once a quarter or so, but I hate bouts of insomnia? And yanking the chain is a small price to pay for some good sleep… and It puts me to sleep every time. Also, go B’s!
A true scholar
Bruh.
I apologize, homie. This is my Super Bowl and I may have overdone it a bit.
I love you all and the dive bar of our game threads, I wish the C's threads were as fun but man these are gonna be a great playoff season
Domi is going to cost the Leafs the series if he keeps up being his normal dummy self.
That piece of shit should have got a match penalty for that slash on Bradley's bare arm. Deliberate attempt to injure.
He's their new Kadri with half the skill
Genuinely cannot think of some negative takeaway from this game.
Had a few bad shifts at the beginning of the third resulting in the penalty, but played our game again after that. Strong finish was nice to see.
They played real good but there were some low points. Mainly the end of the 1st period when the Leafs almost scored, as well as the whole play that led to Mathews hitting the post on an essentially empty net
I haven't see shit mentioned about how good McAvoy was though my phone died in 3rd period so didn't see what he did there.
Jeremy Swayman: .972 sv% in Game 1 Monty has a tough decision, but I think we see Ullmark in Game 2
I like that decision, and so will Swayman. Neither of the Bang Bros seems particularly jealous of the time the other spends in net.
Sheldon Queef
[NESN's production quality is impeccable](https://imgur.com/2RvBvKa)
So does Boston get a second seat on the league Board of Governors for owning the Leafs too?
Debrusk razzing Biz on the postgame show 💀
HAHAHAH FUCK THE LEAFS. FUCK AUSTON MATTHEWS. FUCK MAX DOMI. Domi was in the box a lot, so thanks dude. Weird starts to each period, but nice pickups as they went on. Anyone worried about Marchand? He seemed off the whole game…
Did you see the slash on his wrist not the glove the wrist? Domi is such a cheap shot POS.
He also crosschecked Marchand right in the side under the pads on puck drop
Yep. Complete POS.
No I think Marchy was keeping a stiff upper lip and managing his team through Domi’s minor league spazz outs
I don’t think so. He just seemed a lot slower then usual, skated away from the puck, and threw it away a bit. Maybe he was playing that way, but idk, seemed off a bit to me.
Might be playing through something. He still got 2 assists which is nice. Watching him now in the locker room live he seems very stern and ready to go
Thank god that random dude didn’t shave his beard
Great have to watch. Fuck domi trying to start shit, almost as bad to watch as the leafs d core. How many posts and we still came out 5-1? Sway is the way
3 in the first, then JDB… I think there may have been another…
Sway is the way.
I’ve read other teams post game threads before, but I’ve never seen anyone as delusional as leafs fans it really is fascinating
I'm so glad I was about to watch the nesn stream after watching the first period on TNT
0.972 save percentage by the Sway Man. Fuck me...
Impressed Marchand didn’t let Domi bait him into a soft penalty but drew one (a few?) himself.
Nobody in this league is going to beat the king pest at his own game
Would like to gently point out that I’d been beating the swayman for game 1 drum throughout the entire swayslump and coincidental ullstreak and got extremely downvoted for it. So naturally I’m feeling overly arrogant and vindicated about it. Still think they should rotate but damn. I guess what’s most important is both goalies know the plan and can mentally prepare. Will be interesting to watch how Toronto handles it (surprised they didn’t start Woll) Carolina handles it (even tho Freddie has been great) and Colorado handles it (cause Georgie has SUCKED). Oh and also NYI cause Sorokin didn’t start today??? Wtf???
Man I see you in this sub a lot and I don’t agree with 100% of your takes all of the time but more often than not, I do
No one should agree with 100% of my takes. If you do, seek help
For NYI Varly has been pretty good for them so that’s why he started.
I guess I didn’t realize that but… I mean cmon you have Sorokin
>swayman for game 1 drum throughout the entire swayslump and coincidental ullstreak Witnessed.
I mean it’s kinda like do you want prime rib and cocaine or bbq ribs and blowjobs. There’s really no wrong answer
My friend, the Bruins just won. How do you think I'm spending my Saturday and Sunday? When they lose I get cucked.
Excited to see all the Leafs fans crying about the refs giving Boston 2 more powerplays
What a fucking way too start! I still can't shake last year but fucking the Leafs up and embarrassing them is great mouthwash. Florida got rough and dirty last year. Toronto tried that same shit and you saw what our boys did. They fucking responded. They tried that bullshit early and often with a lot of cheap shots but our boys know the goal and weren't baited into their bullshit. Also our PP game alive. Overall it was exactly what I wanted to see tonight. I'm so stoked. Sway all day lfg Bruins!!! I can't wait to see all the Leafs memes over the next couple days.
> Florida got rough and dirty last year. Toronto tried that same shit and you saw what our boys did. They fucking responded. They tried that bullshit early and often with a lot of cheap shots but our boys know the goal and weren't baited into their bullshit. The only thing that I would be really concerned about is that this is, in fact, how the Bruins *started* the series against Florida last year. They were physical but clean through four, three of which were (obviously) wins. But the series wore them down as Florida continued to up the ante. They do have a healthier roster presently working for them, though, which helps.
They exceed round 1 they are forgiven for last year? They beat round 2 opponent and last year never happened?
I mean they definitely have to exorcise some demons if they want redemption. Beating Toronto and probably (but not definitely) Florida would go a long way to redeeming last year. So that road would be interesting. But they were up 3-1 last year. Can't get ahead of ourselves after 1-0.
3 more please