The Time Is Now | Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL 20)

[johnstone1987]

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Don't blow that 3-0 series lead like my Sharks did in 2014

[Bluejaysfan65]

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Don't blow that 3-0 series lead like my Sharks did in 2014

Don't jinx it! But in all seriousness, three chances to close out this series.

[johnstone1987]

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It's sad your thread is literally the only active Hockey Dynasty going on right now.

[Bluejaysfan65]

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It's sad your thread is literally the only active Hockey Dynasty going on right now.

It really is a shame. So much potential in the few threads that have popped up recently, but none of them have continued past a few pages.

[johnstone1987]

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Yeah sad. I started one but I can't find good sliders. I kinda gave up myself since the lack of the activity on this thread.

[Bluejaysfan65]

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Vrana's Hat Trick Keeps Capitals Alive

The Washington Capitals live to see another day as they manage to hold off a surging Maple Leafs squad late to take game four on home ice. Jakub Vrana scored his first career playoff hat-trick in the winning effort. The Leafs look to put an end to the series in game five as the series shifts back to Toronto.

Toronto Maple Leafs at Washington Capitals
May 9, 2020 1 2 3 F TOR (11-2) 4 1 3 8 WAS (9-7) 4 0 2 6 Three Stars Jakub Vrana (WAS) 3 Goals Auston Matthews (TOR) 2 Goals, 1 Assist John Tavares (TOR) 2 Goals	Team Stats Comparison TOR WAS Shots on Goal 40 34 Hits 25 15 Faceoffs Won-Lost 28-24 24-28 Penalty Minutes 10:00 4:00 Power Plays Converted 0 2 Power Play Opportunities 2 5 Time on Attack 9:02 6:43
Scoring Summary FIRST PERIOD WAS [05:16] T. Oshie (3), (N. Backstrom, R. Gudas) TOR [07:05] J. Tavares (12), (M. Marner, C. Ceci) WAS [11:33] J. Vrana (3), (A. Ovechkin, R. Gudas) WAS [13:38] L. Eller (5), (T. Wilson, J. Carlson) - PPG WAS [17:01] C. Hagelin (1), (G. Hathaway, T. Boyd) TOR [17:59] T. Moore (3), (A. Kerfoot, Z. Hyman) TOR [18:12] A. Matthews (18), (M. Rielly) TOR [19:00] A. Matthews (19), (W. Nylander, R. Pulock) SECOND PERIOD WAS [15:47] R. Panik (4), (N. Backstrom) THIRD PERIOD TOR [02:44] J. Tavares (13), (Z. Hyman, A. Matthews) WAS [04:59] J. Vrana (4), (C. Stephenson) WAS [12:07] T. Wilson (3), (B. Leipsic, L. Eller) - PPG TOR [14:52] N. Petan (3), (R. Pulock, F. Gauthier) WAS [19:17] J. Vrana (5), (A. Ovechkin)
Toronto Maple Leafs - Goalies GOALIES SHOTS SAVES SV % GAA F. Andersen 28 22 79% 8.02 M. Hutchisnson 6 4 67% 7.98
Washington Capitals - Goalies GOALIES SHOTS SAVES SV % GAA B. Holtby 40 34 85% 6.00

Flames 4, Blackhawks 3
Chicago leads series 3-1

[Bluejaysfan65]

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Tavares Leads Leafs To First Finals Appearance Since 1967

Leafs captain John Tavares and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman take a photo with the Prince of Wales Tropy, given to the Eastern Conference Champions. Tavares' hat trick led the way in the Leafs' 7-3 win over the Capitals in game five. The Leafs went 3-for-3 on the powerplay, as it proved to be a major difference in the win.

Washington Capitals at Toronto Maple Leafs
May 11, 2020 1 2 3 F WAS (9-8) 2 3 2 7 TOR (12-2) 2 0 1 3 Three Stars John Tavares (TOR) 3 Goals, 1 Assist, 3 Hits Mitch Marner (TOR) 1 Goal, 2 Assists Jake Muzzin (TOR) 3 Assists, 4 Hits	Team Stats Comparison WAS TOR Shots on Goal 43 33 Hits 18 25 Faceoffs Won-Lost 21-30 30-21 Penalty Minutes 6:00 10:00 Power Plays Converted 2 3 Power Play Opportunities 5 3 Time on Attack 6:08 7:51
Scoring Summary FIRST PERIOD WAS [01:46] T. Oshie (4), (R. Panik, N. Backstrom) TOR [09:43] M. Rielly (1), (J. Tavares, K. Kapanen) WAS [12:56] D. Orlov (5), (E. Kuznetsov, T. Oshie) - PPG TOR [19:56] M. Marner (10), (K. Kapanen, J. Muzzin) SECOND PERIOD TOR [00:11] J. Tavares (14), (M. Rielly) TOR [01:03] J. Tavares (15), (M. Marner, R. Pulock) TOR [12:23] Z. Hyman (4), (T. Barrie, A. Johnsson) - PPG THIRD PERIOD WAS [13:42] N. Backstrom (3), (E. Kuznetsov) - PPG TOR [19:08] J. Tavares (16), (J. Muzzin, W. Nylander) - PPG TOR [19:30] W. Nylander (11), (M. Marner, J. Muzzin) - PPG
Washington Capitals - Goalies GOALIES SHOTS SAVES SV % GAA B. Holtby 33 26 79% 7.02
Toronto Maple Leafs - Goalies GOALIES SHOTS SAVES SV % GAA F. Andersen 43 40 93% 3.00

Blackhawks 6, Flames 2
Chicago wins series 4-1

[Bluejaysfan65]

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Leafs, Blackhawks Set To Square Off In Battle For Stanley Cup

Matchup Preview *|* May 13-25, 2020
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Chicago Blackhawks (12-4, 6-2 Away)		Toronto Maple Leafs (12-2, 7-1 Home)
Stats Comparison 3.25 Goals Per Game 6.00 2.13 Goals Against Per Game 3.57 14.6% Powerplay % 33.3% 91.2% Penalty Kill % 69.6% Injury Report Alex DeBrincat (C) Day-to-Day Nick Shore (C) 1-2 weeks

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Chicago Blackhawks are set to battle it out in a seven game series in an Original Six rendition of the Stanley Cup final. The Leafs have been on a roll since the puck dropped in the first round of the playoffs, suffering only two losses en-route to a Stanley Cup finals appearance. Auston Matthews has quieted his critics with a historic run through the playoffs so far, leading his team with 29 points (19 goals and 10 assists) through 14 games. All in all, the Leafs have relied heavily on their offense, averaging six goals per game through the first three rounds of playoff hockey.

On the other hand, the Blackhawks have an experience-laden roster headlined by superstar Patrick Kane. Kane leads his team in scoring by a longshot, recording 21 points (8 goals and 13 assists) through 16 games as his team fought hard to get to the Stanley Cup Finals. The Blackhawks have survived thus far on the strength of their penalty kill units, killing off a whopping 91% of the powerplay opportunities against them. It will be interesting to see the special teams matchup, with the Maple Leafs' powerplay unit converting on an impressive 33% of their opportunities.

The seven game series kicks off on May 13th at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, where the Leafs will try to draw first blood on home ice.

[Bluejaysfan65]

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Maple Leafs' Defencemen Lead Offence As Leafs Take Game 1

Frederik Andersen made 28 saves enroute to a shutout performance in game one of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Chicago Blackhawks. The Leafs held the Blackhawks to 0-for-3 on the powerplay, and played a tight defence game for all three periods.

Chicago Blackhawks at Toronto Maple Leafs
May 13, 2020 1 2 3 F CHI (12-5) 1 1 1 3 TOR (13-2) 0 0 0 0 Three Stars Frederik Andersen (TOR) 28 Saves, 1.000 SV% Travis Dermott (TOR) 1 Goal, 4 Hits Morgan Rielly (TOR) 1 Goal, 8 Hits	Team Stats Comparison CHI TOR Shots on Goal 28 27 Hits 19 47 Faceoffs Won-Lost 20-22 22-20 Penalty Minutes 9:00 11:00 Power Plays Converted 0 0 Power Play Opportunities 3 2 Time on Attack 6:55 6:58
Scoring Summary FIRST PERIOD TOR [07:34] T. Dermott (1), (C. Ceci, A. Matthews) SECOND PERIOD TOR [03:43] J. Muzzin (2), (A. Kerfoot, T. Barrie) THIRD PERIOD TOR [01:33] M. Rielly (2), (W. Nylander)
Chicago Blackhawks - Goalies GOALIES SHOTS SAVES SV % GAA R. Lehner 27 24 89% 3.00
Toronto Maple Leafs - Goalies GOALIES SHOTS SAVES SV % GAA F. Andersen 28 28 100% 0.00

It was a costly victory for the Maple Leafs, as they lost first line winger Mitch Marner to an upper body injury in the second period. The skilled forward took a big hit in the corner from Blackhawks forward Ryan Carpenter, and is ruled doubtful for the remainder of the Stanley Cup Finals. Marner currently sits third on the Maple Leafs in scoring, with 26 points in the playoffs so far and has consistently been the team's best two-way forward. Leafs captain John Tavares took exception to the hit, dropping the mitts for a lengthy bout with Carpenter, and was fortunate to avoid injury.

Likewise for the Blackhawks, they'll be without forward Brandon Perilini as he is listed as day-to-day. The young forward took a loud and heavy hit into the boards as Morgan Rielly made contact. Perilini was looking down for the puck in his defensive zone as Rielly pinched in for the hit. The Chicago forward had to be helped off the ice, and is currently under the NHL's concussion protocol.

[Bluejaysfan65]

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Saad's Overtime Heroics Sends Series To Chicago Tied 1-1

Brandon Saad scored the overtime winner for the Blackhawks just past the halfway point of the extra period, sending the Stanley Cup Finals to Chicago with the series tied one game a piece.

Chicago Blackhawks at Toronto Maple Leafs
May 15, 2020 1 2 3 OT F CHI (13-5) 3 0 0 1 4 TOR (13-3) 2 1 0 0 3 Three Stars Brandon Saad (CHI) 2 Goals, 1 Assist Auston Matthews (TOR) 1 Goal, 1 Assist Andreas Johnsson (TOR) 1 Goal, 1 Assist	Team Stats Comparison CHI TOR Shots on Goal 35 43 Hits 11 49 Faceoffs Won-Lost 24-24 24-24 Penalty Minutes 8:00 16:00 Power Plays Converted 2 0 Power Play Opportunities 7 3 Time on Attack 6:21 10:04
Scoring Summary FIRST PERIOD TOR [02:10] A. Johnsson (4), (Z. Hyman, A. Matthews) TOR [03:48] A. Matthews (20), (A.Johnsson, J. Muzzin) CHI [05:50] B. Saad (2), (Unassisted) - PPG CHI [08:05] J. Toews (11), (D. Strome, B. Saad) - PPG CHI [13:49] R. Carpenter (3), (D. Kampf, A. Fortin) SECOND PERIOD TOR [06:10] D. Timashov (1), (A. Kerfoot, T. Moore) THIRD PERIOD OVERTIME CHI [12:02] B. Saad (3), (D. Strome, O. Maata)
Chicago Blackhawks - Goalies GOALIES SHOTS SAVES SV % GAA C. Crawford 43 40 93% 2.50
Toronto Maple Leafs - Goalies GOALIES SHOTS SAVES SV % GAA F. Andersen 35 31 89% 3.34

[Bluejaysfan65]

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Hyman's OT Winner Gives Leafs Game 3 Win

Zach Hyman scored two of three Maple Leafs goals, including a pretty deflection on a Ryan Pulock point shot in the overtime period to give the Maple Leafs a game three victory on the road in Chicago. The Leafs will look to take a chokehold on the Stanley Cup Final as they get ready for game four in Chicago on Tuesday.

Toronto Maple Leafs at Chicago Blackhawks
May 17, 2020 1 2 3 OT F TOR (14-3) 1 1 0 0 2 CHI (13-6) 1 1 0 1 3 Three Stars Zach Hyman (TOR) 2 Goals, 1 Assist Robin Lehner (CHI) 2.88 GAA, 42 Saves, .933 SV% Frederik Andersen (TOR) 1.92 GAA, 26 Saves, .929 SV%	Team Stats Comparison TOR CHI Shots on Goal 45 28 Hits 37 13 Faceoffs Won-Lost 29-16 16-29 Penalty Minutes 0:00 0:00 Power Plays Converted 0 0 Power Play Opportunities 0 0 Time on Attack 10:58 5:57
Scoring Summary FIRST PERIOD CHI [03:08] D. Strome (3), (B. Saad, A. Nylander) TOR [06:02] W. Nylander (12), (T. Dermott, K. Kapanen) SECOND PERIOD TOR [11:23] Z. Hyman (5), (A. Kerfoot, D. Timashov) CHI [16:00] A. DeBrincat (6), (P. Kane) THIRD PERIOD OVERTIME TOR [02:28] Z. Hymna (6), (R. Pulock, M. Rielly)
Toronto Maple Leafs - Goalies GOALIES SHOTS SAVES SV % GAA F. Andersen 28 26 93% 1.92
Chicago Blackhawks - Goalies GOALIES SHOTS SAVES SV % GAA R. Lehner 45 42 93% 2.88

[johnstone1987]

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Lost internet for a few days but congratulations on making the big dance!

[Bluejaysfan65]

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Lost internet for a few days but congratulations on making the big dance!

Thanks! Chicago's putting up a real fight in the Finals so far.

[Bluejaysfan65]

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Nylander's OT Performance Sends Leafs Home With Chance To Win Stanley Cup

For the third game in a row, the Chicago Blackhawks and Toronto Maple Leafs needed extra time to crown a winner. This time, it's William Nylander with the heroic, as the Leafs take two overtime wins on the road and head back to Toronto with a 3-1 lead over the Blackhawks.

Chicago Blackhawks at Toronto Maple Leafs
May 19, 2020 1 2 3 OT F CHI (13-7) 2 2 2 1 7 TOR (15-4) 2 0 4 0 6 Three Stars Dylan Strome (CHI) 2 Goals, 1 Assist Jake Muzzin (TOR) 3 Assists William Nylander (TOR) 2 Goals	Team Stats Comparison CHI TOR Shots on Goal 47 43 Hits 39 15 Faceoffs Won-Lost 34-21 21-34 Penalty Minutes 32:00 7:00 Power Plays Converted 0 2 Power Play Opportunities 1 8 Time on Attack 9:11 8:15
Scoring Summary FIRST PERIOD TOR [07:24] D. Kampf (2), (C.de Haan, C. Murphy) CHI [10:38] A. Johnsson (5), (Z. Hyman, J. Muzzin) CHI [11:00] A. Johnsson (6), (J. Muzzin, Z. Hyman) TOR [19:58] D. Strome (4), (Unassisted) SECOND PERIOD CHI [06:30] J. Spezza (1), (C. Ceci, T. Dermott) CHI [07:25] W. Nylander (13), (K. Kapanen, J. Muzzin) THIRD PERIOD TOR [03:37] D. Strome (5), (E. Gustafsson) TOR [05:54] J. Toews (12), (D. Strome, E. Gustafsson) - PPG CHI [06:09] A. Matthews (21), (K. Kapanen, T. Dermott) - SHG TOR [07:27] A. Shaw (7), (R. Lehner) - PPG TOR [11:59] D. Kampf (3), (R. Carpenter, E. Gustafsson) CHI [14:15] T. Moore (4), (R. Pulock, A. Kerfoot) OVERTIME CHI [10:01] W. Nylander (14), (A. Matthews)
Chicago Blackhawks - Goalies GOALIES SHOTS SAVES SV % GAA F. Andersen 43 37 86% 5.14
Toronto Maple Leafs - Goalies GOALIES SHOTS SAVES SV % GAA R. Lehner 47 40 85% 6.02

Everything was looking in control for the Maple Leafs until Zach Hyman received a five minute major for this hit on Blackhawks forward Alex DeBrincat. The penalty not only put game 5 at risk for Hyman, but also put the Leafs on a lengthy penalty kill in the third period. The Blackhawks would make things interesting, scoring two of their four third period goals on the five minute powerplay and gaining a lot of momentum entering the last half of the third period.

It's still left to be seen whether or not the league will take any disciplinary action on Hyman.

[Bluejaysfan65]

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Maple Leafs Win Stanley Cup With Dominant Game 5 Performance

When the final buzzer sounded, the Toronto Maple Leafs became the first Canadian team since 1993 to hoist Lord Stanley's cup. A dominant game 5 performance from the Maple Leafs' first line tied the bow on a magical season.

Chicago Blackhawks at Toronto Maple Leafs
May 21, 2020 1 2 3 F CHI (13-8) 1 0 0 1 TOR (16-4) 2 3 0 5 Three Stars John Tavares (TOR) 2 Goals Frederik Andersen (TOR) 1.00 GAA, 33 Saves, .971 SV% William Nylander (TOR) 3 Assists	Team Stats Comparison CHI TOR Shots on Goal 34 39 Hits 16 36 Faceoffs Won-Lost 12-17 17-12 Penalty Minutes 2:00 0:00 Power Plays Converted 0 0 Power Play Opportunities 0 1 Time on Attack 6:06 9:03
Scoring Summary FIRST PERIOD TOR [04:29] D. Timashov (2), (T. Moore, J. Muzzin) CHI [09:14] D. Kampf (4), (A. Shaw, O. Maata) TOR [12:03] J. Tavares (17), (M. Rielly, W. Nylander) SECOND PERIOD TOR [00:19] J. Tavares (18), (W. Nylander, R. Pulock) TOR [05:15] A. Kerfoot (5), (T. Dermott, T. Moore) TOR [10:51] A. Johnsson (7), (W. Nylander, T. Barrie) THIRD PERIOD
Chicago Blackhawks - Goalies GOALIES SHOTS SAVES SV % GAA R. Lehner 39 34 87% 5.00
Toronto Maple Leafs - Goalies GOALIES SHOTS SAVES SV % GAA F. Andersen 34 33 97% 1.00