1) TB is not expecting a different lineup and are preparing for previous lineup 🤔

2) Proactive vs reactive

3) If losing, soften up their stars

4) Cc and Joel 🤨🤭😆

The passion that unites us all
GLG
- mr.sir

I wasn't advocating for it, simply stating what the hockeybuzz expert said. Comprehension is a hell of a drug. 👍

I think I might be a true Leafs fan.

Allow me to explain...

I have a strange detachment from tonight's game. Usually, I would feel some urgency, nervousness, and have a emotional investment in the result of the game. But, tonight is different. I am expecting the Lightning to lose. All year I have had a sinking feeling that this is not the year. This is not the year the Bolts attain the legendary 3-peat. That feeling has escalated as the season progressed and the Lightning had multiple losing streaks (something we are not used to as Lightning fans), and as Vasi continued to underperform compared to his past standards. I started feeling defeatist well before the trade deadline. Bringing in Paul has been a pleasant surprise as he has exceeded expectations, and Hagel is no slouch, but they do not replace the Goodrow-Gourde-Coleman line.

I feel like the torch in the East is about to be passed to a new team. It could be the Leafs, it could be the Panthers. Personally, if the epic run must come to an end, I'd rather it be the Leafs than the stinking Panthers.

I see the Bolts as underdogs in tonight's game. The only way they win is if one of the following happens : the Leafs don't show up (like Game 4) or Vasi goalies the poop out of the Leafs and steals the game.

I'm already 3/4's drunk and 200% stoned. Let the best team win.
- GalacticStone

Ahh, fractions and percentages all in one sentence, nice.

Muzzin OT winner at 2:45 a.m.
- Canada Cup

God no. Just, no.

I think I might be a true Leafs fan.

Allow me to explain...

I have a strange detachment from tonight's game. Usually, I would feel some urgency, nervousness, and have a emotional investment in the result of the game. But, tonight is different. I am expecting the Lightning to lose. All year I have had a sinking feeling that this is not the year. This is not the year the Bolts attain the legendary 3-peat. That feeling has escalated as the season progressed and the Lightning had multiple losing streaks (something we are not used to as Lightning fans), and as Vasi continued to underperform compared to his past standards. I started feeling defeatist well before the trade deadline. Bringing in Paul has been a pleasant surprise as he has exceeded expectations, and Hagel is no slouch, but they do not replace the Goodrow-Gourde-Coleman line.

I feel like the torch in the East is about to be passed to a new team. It could be the Leafs, it could be the Panthers. Personally, if the epic run must come to an end, I'd rather it be the Leafs than the stinking Panthers.

I see the Bolts as underdogs in tonight's game. The only way they win is if one of the following happens : the Leafs don't show up (like Game 4) or Vasi goalies the poop out of the Leafs and steals the game.

I'm already 3/4's drunk and 200% stoned. Let the best team win.
- GalacticStone

Funny how everyone wants to be the underdog...

Game Day mother(frank)ers!

Go Leafs F'n Go!!

Let's Go!!!

It’s time.

I just don’t know here tonight. Got drinks ready. Its either celebratory or driwning sorrows.

GLG!!! Get it bloody done right here and now tonight!

I just meant, that like Leafs fans in previous years, I don't feel confident, despite having a talent-loaded team.
- GalacticStone

Your guys had a good run. Can’t argue with two cups.

I’m confident that the Leafs will win the series. Then we can change the “win” song to Turn the Page

*googles if there's a lightning player wearing 34*
- david22

Lol.

See…this is funny.

Na, more like Sens fan who is never here comes in to take a pot shot and we just aren't having it in here. Carry on.
- Cush29

It was funny.

It was funny.
- Woderwick

Two for Truth

Game winning goal tonight :

Point if the Lightning win.

Kerfoot if the Leafs win.

Leafs win tonight unless the refs screw them over.

Look for the refs to give Tampa enough powerplays to get and maintain the lead. Seeing as how they are on the brink, they will get away with everything short of murder.
- Aetherial

Of course, The Refs.

Game winning goal tonight :

Point if the Lightning win.

Kerfoot if the Leafs win.
- GalacticStone

I will say Kucherov and go with Engvall. I just think the giraffe is due here.

Of course, The Refs.
- Jim Bob Smith

To be fair it IS Kelly Sutherland out there. Ref who calls the most penalties.

That said think it could hammer both teams.

To be fair it IS Kelly Sutherland out there. Ref who calls the most penalties.

That said think it could hammer both teams.
- Roadrunner75

I am surprised at the amount of penalties being called in this series. Is this happening in other series as well?

WFT?.. Fuk'n newfie..
- Fruitcakenipple

Can’t even spel

I am surprised at the amount of penalties being called in this series. Is this happening in other series as well?
- GalacticStone

Yes. They had a couple games ago pre game. Average was 7.5 and playoffs ots been almost 11.5. Waaaaaay up

Go Leafs Go!! Go Kings (Toronto Light) Go!!!

Good luck tonight boys!

Really hoping the Leafs close ‘em’ out tonight. Killer instinct. Channel Dougie!…not Dave. Dave was a killer but also a mess.

Yes. They had a couple games ago pre game. Average was 7.5 and playoffs ots been almost 11.5. Waaaaaay up
- Roadrunner75

In the first 99% of the my life, the refs put away the whistles in the playoffs. This year is phucked up.

In the first 99% of the my life, the refs put away the whistles in the playoffs. This year is phucked up.
- GalacticStone

Honestly looooooooong overdue. There shouldnt have ever been two sets of standards.

Teams will have to adjust is all it is.

Of course, The Refs.
- Jim Bob Smith

Come on Billy Bob, the Refs are power tripping and trigger happy.

Honestly looooooooong overdue. There shouldnt have ever been two sets of standards.

Teams will have to adjust is all it is.
- Roadrunner75

True. Pick a standard and stick with it.

Overdrive had a good question today. 4 game 6’s tonight, how many end in hand shakes?

I’m going 3.

Carolina, leafs, and blues.

Edmonton lives another day.
- bryant

I'm gonna say Leafs and Kings win, Bruins and Wild live.

I think I might be a true Leafs fan.

Allow me to explain...

I have a strange detachment from tonight's game. Usually, I would feel some urgency, nervousness, and have a emotional investment in the result of the game. But, tonight is different. I am expecting the Lightning to lose. All year I have had a sinking feeling that this is not the year. This is not the year the Bolts attain the legendary 3-peat. That feeling has escalated as the season progressed and the Lightning had multiple losing streaks (something we are not used to as Lightning fans), and as Vasi continued to underperform compared to his past standards. I started feeling defeatist well before the trade deadline. Bringing in Paul has been a pleasant surprise as he has exceeded expectations, and Hagel is no slouch, but they do not replace the Goodrow-Gourde-Coleman line.

I feel like the torch in the East is about to be passed to a new team. It could be the Leafs, it could be the Panthers. Personally, if the epic run must come to an end, I'd rather it be the Leafs than the stinking Panthers.

I see the Bolts as underdogs in tonight's game. The only way they win is if one of the following happens : the Leafs don't show up (like Game 4) or Vasi goalies the poop out of the Leafs and steals the game.

I'm already 3/4's drunk and 200% stoned. Let the best team win.
- GalacticStone

200 % eh, we can't have this behaviour in a serious place like THB. Ban yourself.