If you go and read last night's post-game blog at Maple Leaf Warm Oven and check out the shot location chart, you can see how Randy's PP game plan came together to basically box out OV and limit his one-timer at the expense of allowing Carlson and Backstrom open shots from the point.

The shots are all mostly clustered on the outside and as Reimer said in his presser, "I've had alot tougher games with 30-35 shots".

I count 31 shots outside of the slot:


- gravyface

This is a good graphic. I really noticed that last night, when Carlson had five or six shots from the point on the same PP. He was wide open and had a clear shot from the point, but there was very little traffic in front. I was surprised when he didn't try to walk in a bit on that play. Or that the Caps didn't give up on that play and try something else.

It was a really good illustration of how you'd look at the shot totals from this game and figure that the Leafs stole a game, but really the shots don't indicate dangerous scoring chances. In fact, those Caps' PPs were good examples of sequences that would pump up the Caps' Corsi, but were actually kind of dumb plays because they kept trying something that wasn't working.

Corsi. Fenwick. whatever.

If the team was five games below .500 - but was outshooting the opposition such as was the case when Jason Blake was the primary offensive "weapon", were the fans demanding they shoot less?
- BorjeFan4Ever

C'mon Caps played Fri night and the Leafs couldn't muster no better effort than that against them...

Outstanding game by Reimer....


But god damn 50 shots...How much longer this team gonna be able to continue getting out played/outshot and win...
- Fruitcakenipple

At least 30-35 of them were from more than 20 feet from goal. I have no issue with Carlson being dished up shots when Reims can see them all the way. When you check out number of quality chances (rather than Blaking into the goalie's logo from 40 feet) the Leafs usually are on par or ahead in those respects...

This is a good graphic. I really noticed that last night, when Carlson had five or six shots from the point on the same PP. He was wide open and had a clear shot from the point, but there was very little traffic in front. I was surprised when he didn't try to walk in a bit on that play. Or that the Caps didn't give up on that play and try something else.

It was a really good illustration of how you'd look at the shot totals from this game and figure that the Leafs stole a game, but really the shots don't indicate dangerous scoring chances. In fact, those Caps' PPs were good examples of sequences that would pump up the Caps' Corsi, but were actually kind of dumb plays because they kept trying something that wasn't working.
- Zezel

Where I'm from, we call that insanity...

At least 30-35 of them were from more than 20 feet from goal. I have no issue with Carlson being dished up shots when Reims can see them all the way. When you check out number of quality chances (rather than Blaking into the goalie's logo from 40 feet) the Leafs usually are on par or ahead in those respects...
- lumlums

I guess we will find out from here on as the schedule gets much tougher...Sure would be nice to spend more of the game in the opponents end rather than in ya own...


Man Rielly sure looked good last night...His best game this year...

I guess we will find out from here on as the schedule gets much tougher...Sure would be nice to spend more of the game in the opponents end rather than in ya own...


Man Rielly sure looked good last night...His best game this year...

- Fruitcakenipple

Rielly was great... I'm really excited to see what he can do as he ages and matures as a player

Early Sunday morning in the Lums house......

Where I'm from, we call that insanity...
- lumlums

Yeah really, after while I wasn't even worried about the totally wide open point man, because Reimer was going to stop those all day. Pretty much any goalie would really. Ovie should have just gone and stood in the blue paint at that point.

Rielly was great... I'm really excited to see what he can do as he ages and matures as a player
- lumlums

It's impressive how well he plays in his own end considering his age...Tons of speed and very smart on the puck wont be long before the offence comes..

Top pairing D-man in a couple years...Phaneuf and Rielly gonna make the Leafs a very dangerous team down the road..

It's impressive how well he plays in his own end considering his age...Tons of speed and very smart on the puck wont be long before the offence comes..

Top pairing D-man in a couple years...Phaneuf and Rielly gonna make the Leafs a very expensive team down the road..
- Fruitcakenipple

Fixed

Fixed
- lumlums

Yep very.....

Chris Johnston ‏@reporterchris 3m

James Reimer now leads the NHL in save percentage (.947), just ahead of former partner Ben Scrivens (.946) and Tuukka Rask (.945).

Chris Johnston ‏@reporterchris 3m

James Reimer now leads the NHL in save percentage (.947), just ahead of former partner Ben Scrivens (.946) and Tuukka Rask (.945).
- faceto27

We drafted (/signed) some good goalies this past decade...

C'mon Caps played Fri night and the Leafs couldn't muster no better effort than that against them...
- Fruitcakenipple

Aside from the Caps getting a lot of shots, I felt the Leafs played a good game, generated a lot of scoring chances, and were the better team. The offense does need to get going and start firing on all cylinders once again, but that will happen eventually. Too many weapons to stay quiet for too long.

The Leafs have one of those weeks coming up that can either make things a living hell and nightmare for the team, or clear path to some smooth sailing. Should be interesting. Happy to finally have a Monday nighter to watch.

Early Sunday morning in the Lums house......


- lumlums

I agree with this motto. If it doesn't need to be done now, do it only when neccessary, hopefully it won't be done for a long long time.

Center (4)
Sidney Crosby PIT $8,700,000
Jonathan Toews CHI $6,300,000
Nazem Kadri TOR $2,900,000
Andrew Shaw CHI $577,500

Right Wing (4)
Patrick Kane CHI $6,300,000
Patrick Sharp CHI $5,900,000
Phil Kessel TOR $5,400,000
Joffrey Lupul TOR $5,250,000

Left Wing (4)
James van Riemsdyk TOR $4,250,000
Chris Kunitz PIT $3,725,000
Mason Raymond TOR $1,000,000
Brandon Saad CHI $894,167

Defensemen (6)
PK Subban MON $2,875,000
Cody Franson TOR $2,000,000
Jake Muzzin LA $1,000,000
Radko Gudas TB $991,667
Brenden Dillon DAL $900,000
Ryan Stanton VAN $550,000

Goaltenders (2)
Corey Crawford CHI $2,666,667
James Reimer TOR $1,800,000
Clear All Players

Center (4)
Sidney Crosby PIT $8,700,000
Jonathan Toews CHI $6,300,000
Nazem Kadri TOR $2,900,000
Andrew Shaw CHI $577,500

Right Wing (4)
Patrick Kane CHI $6,300,000
Patrick Sharp CHI $5,900,000
Phil Kessel TOR $5,400,000
Joffrey Lupul TOR $5,250,000

Left Wing (4)
James van Riemsdyk TOR $4,250,000
Chris Kunitz PIT $3,725,000
Mason Raymond TOR $1,000,000
Brandon Saad CHI $894,167

Defensemen (6)
PK Subban MON $2,875,000
Cody Franson TOR $2,000,000
Jake Muzzin LA $1,000,000
Radko Gudas TB $991,667
Brenden Dillon DAL $900,000
Ryan Stanton VAN $550,000

Goaltenders (2)
Corey Crawford CHI $2,666,667
James Reimer TOR $1,800,000
Clear All Players
- systemtool

Seems like you have the same taste in left wingers as "Jeffrey's Wingers"

Sidney Crosby PIT $8,700,000
Ryan Getzlaf ANA $8,250,000
John Tavares NYI $5,500,000
Logan Couture SJ $2,875,000

Right Wing (4)
Patrick Sharp CHI $5,900,000
Phil Kessel TOR $5,400,000
Dustin Penner ANA $2,000,000
Brendan Gallagher MON $870,000

Left Wing (4)
James van Riemsdyk TOR $4,250,000
Chris Kunitz PIT $3,725,000
Mason Raymond TOR $1,000,000
Brandon Saad CHI $894,167

Defensemen (6)
PK Subban MON $2,875,000
Cody Franson TOR $2,000,000
Torey Krug BOS $1,704,167
Paul Ranger TOR $1,000,000
Jake Muzzin LA $1,000,000
Radko Gudas TB $991,667

Goaltenders (2)
Corey Crawford CHI $2,666,667
Braden Holtby WAS $1,850,000

Aside from the Caps getting a lot of shots, I felt the Leafs played a good game, generated a lot of scoring chances, and were the better team. The offense does need to get going and start firing on all cylinders once again, but that will happen eventually. Too many weapons to stay quiet for too long.
- systemtool

I agree, The solid system the Leafs are playing, the great goaltending, all the Leafs need if for the offense to start rolling, they will be a serious contender.

Center (4)
Sidney Crosby PIT $8,700,000
Jonathan Toews CHI $6,300,000
Nazem Kadri TOR $2,900,000
Andrew Shaw CHI $577,500

Right Wing (4)
Patrick Kane CHI $6,300,000
Patrick Sharp CHI $5,900,000
Phil Kessel TOR $5,400,000
Joffrey Lupul TOR $5,250,000

Left Wing (4)
James van Riemsdyk TOR $4,250,000
Chris Kunitz PIT $3,725,000
Mason Raymond TOR $1,000,000
Brandon Saad CHI $894,167

Defensemen (6)
PK Subban MON $2,875,000
Cody Franson TOR $2,000,000
Jake Muzzin LA $1,000,000
Radko Gudas TB $991,667
Brenden Dillon DAL $900,000
Ryan Stanton VAN $550,000

Goaltenders (2)
Corey Crawford CHI $2,666,667
James Reimer TOR $1,800,000
Clear All Players
- systemtool

What is this? Christmas wish list?

James Reimer was inside the briefcase in Pulp Fiction....

Center (4)
Jonathan Toews CHI $6,300,000
Ryan Kesler VAN $5,000,000
Craig Smith NAS $2,000,000
Andrew Shaw CHI $577,500

Right Wing (4)
Patrick Kane CHI $6,300,000
Patrick Sharp CHI $5,900,000
Reilly Smith BOS $900,000
Brendan Gallagher MON $870,000

Left Wing (4)
Zach Parise MIN $7,538,462
James van Riemsdyk TOR $4,250,000
Chris Kunitz PIT $3,725,000
Mason Raymond TOR $1,000,000

Defensemen (6)
Ryan McDonagh NYR $4,700,000
PK Subban MON $2,875,000
Nick Leddy CHI $2,700,000
Cody Franson TOR $2,000,000
Torey Krug BOS $1,704,167
Jake Gardiner TOR $1,116,667

Goaltenders (2)
Corey Crawford CHI $2,666,667
James Reimer TOR $1,800,000


Gonna be 6-2 heading into next week..

James Reimer was inside the briefcase in Pulp Fiction....
- SofaKingBored

That's why when Jules & Vincent opened it, they were VERY HAPPY.

Points Salary Next Year

Tyler Seguin 23 5.5 Million
Bobby Ryan 22 5.5 Million
Phil Kessel 21 10 million

Discuss:
- OnsideM9

Sens must have won a game...

Points Salary Next Year

Tyler Seguin 23 5.5 Million
Bobby Ryan 22 5.5 Million
Phil Kessel 21 10 million

Discuss:
- OnsideM9

Dunno what this means. Explain.

Points Salary Next Year

Tyler Seguin 23 5.5 Million
Bobby Ryan 22 5.5 Million
Phil Kessel 21 10 million

Discuss:
- OnsideM9

Kessel gets $8m next year.

If you're going to troll, at least get your (frank)ing facts straight...