Pride, hustle, heart. An NHL 12 Leafs BAGM

[Dynasty]

Re: Pride, hustle, heart. An NHL 12 Leafs BAGM

Game six in Toronto

Pre game interview with coach Gilmour:

Tonight is the night here guys, we have to go out there and finish these guys (the Penguins) off before they can regroup enough to mount a comeback.

We went into their barn and dropped the last game and now we have to come back loud and proud in our own house here and push these guys out of the playoffs.

It won't be an easy task, we both know each other well and our tendencies, the gaps are small and the space is limited, but that doesn't matter tonight, what matters is what is inside each and every guy in the locker room back there.

They all got to look inside and dig deep, pull the best they got out and shove it onto the ice, no mistakes tonight boys, no quarter to be given.

Pittsburgh Penguins at Toronto Maple Leafs
May 12, 2014 1 2 3 F PIT (6-3-0) 0 1 0 1 TOR (7-2-0) 1 0 2 3 Three Stars Sergei Bobrovsky 1.00 GAA .977 SV% 44 saves Phil Kessel 2 goals 1 hit 5 shots +2 Kyle Turris 1 goal 1 assist 4 shots +2	Team Stats Comparison PIT TOR Shots on Goal 44 27 Hits 21 23 Faceoffs Won-Lost 20 13 Penalty Minutes 0 8:00 Power Plays Converted 1 0 Power Play Opportunities 4 0 Time on Attack 6:23 4:27
Scoring Summary FIRST PERIOD TOR 1:11 - Phil Kessel (6), (Rick Nash, Kyle Turris) SECOND PERIOD PIT 4:12 - Z. Michalek (1), (S. Crosby) THIRD PERIOD TOR 11:41 - Phil Kessel (7), (Unassisted) TOR 19:45 - Kyle Turris (3), (Nazem Kadri, Rick Nash)
Pittsburgh Penguins - Goalies GOALIES SHOTS SAVES SV % GAA Marc-Andre Fleury 26 24 92% 2.02
Pittsburgh Penguins - Skaters SKATERS TOI G A +/- SOG PIM Z. Michalek 21:29 1 0 -1 2 0 S. Crosby 24:40 0 1 -2 7 0
Toronto Maple Leafs - Goalies GOALIES SHOTS SAVES SV % GAA Sergei Bobrovsky 44 43 98% 1.00
Toronto Maple Leafs - Skaters SKATERS TOI G A +/- SOG PIM Rick Nash 14:57 0 2 3 4 0 Kyle Turris 15:28 2 2 2 4 0 Phil Kessel 17:53 2 0 2 5 2:00 Nazem Kadri 18:36 0 1 1 2 0

Turris, Nash and Kessel open space and get a goal

Post game interview with Justin Abdelkader:

Yeah what an end to a fantastic series, we both fought hard for it, all the games were really fast paced and exciting for everyone involved.

Sure I’m excited and looking forward to the next round of playoffs but, got a lot of celebrating to do right now so I’m going to have to cut this short, sorry guys.


Kessel swings around the net for a nother goal

Post game interview with coach Gilmour:

To sum up this game? This series?

Fantastic.

this has been a no holds barred, hit everything in your sight, skate your guts out series, nonstop pulse pounding action and some of the most exciting hockey I have been a part of since I played the game myself.

I am really proud of the guys; they took it all in ya know? There are a lot of them who have never been to this stage before and they absorb everything our veterans have said, the whole team has bought into the system and executed it to near perfection, we have had solid defence, offense and goaltending.

This team is firing on all cylinders and it’s exciting to be a part of, we don’t know who our next round opponents are yet but we are all anxious to start playing.

The key to this game, even though we played well as a unit out there was our top line. They were exactly that tonight, they were above the rest and had their way out there on the ice, Kyle was making ridiculous passes, Rick was making space for himself and everyone else, ripping off shots and making great passes himself and Phil Kessel was doing whatever he wanted to it really seemed, of everyone out there tonight he seemed to be a step ahead of the rest, and if you look at the scoreboard you can see it.

Series recap (total playoff points)

NHL League Leaders - Updated: May 12, 2014
Toronto's leading scorers (forwards)		PTS	Pittsburgh's leading scorers (forwards)		PTS
	1. Phil Kessel	10		1. Sidney Crosby	9
	2. Rick Nash	10		2. Chris Kunitz	7
	3. Magnus Paajarvi	8		3. James Neal	5
	4. Kyle Turris	7		4. Evgeni Malkin	5
	5. Nazem Kadri	6		5. Jordan Staal	4
Toronto's leading scorers (defense)		PTS	Pittsburgh's leading scorers (defense)		PTS
	1. Mark Streit	7		1. Kris Letgang	5
	2. Luke Schenn	5		2. Paul Martin	4
	3. Theo Peckham	4		3. Zbynek Michalek	4
	4. Cody Franson	4		4. Matt Niskanen	4
	5. Marc-Andre Bergeron	3		5. Brooks Orpik	3
Toronto's goaltenders (Bobrovsky)		Starter	Pittsburgh's goaltenders (Fleury)		Starter
	1. Wins	8		1. Wins	6
	2. Losses	2		2. Losses	4
	3. Goals Against Average	2.00		3. Goals against average	2.11
	4. Save Percentage	.940%		4. Save Percentage	.925%
	5. Shutouts	2		5. Shutouts	1
Toronto's goaltenders (Mason)		Backup	Pittsburgh's goaltenders (Nittymaki)		Backup
	1. Wins	0		1. Wins	0
	2. Losses	0		2. Losses	0
	3. Goals against average	0		3. Goals against average	0
	4. Save Percentage	0		4. Save Percentage	0
	5. Shutouts	0		5. Shutouts	0

Turris slams the final nail in the coffin of the Pittsburgh Penguins season

[Dynasty]

Re: Pride, hustle, heart. An NHL 12 Leafs BAGM

Second round recap:

West:

(2) Calgary VS (8) Nashville - Nashville wins 4 -2

(4) Anaheim VS (6) San Jose - San Jose wins 4-3


East:

(1) Carolina VS (6) Philadelphia - Carolina wins 4-0

(2) Pittsburgh VS (4) Toronto - Toronto wins 4-2

NHL League Leaders - Updated: May 15, 2014
Goals		G	Assists		A
	1. Patrick Marleau	10		1. Eric Staal	11
	2. Jeff Skinner	9		2. Jason Demers	9
	3. Eric Staal	8		3. Logan Couture	8
	4. Phil Kessel	7		4. Henrik Sedin	8
	5. Bobby Ryan	6		5. Joe Thornton	7
Points		PTS	Plus/Minus		+/-
	1. Eric Staal	19		1. Rick Nash	14
	2. Jeff Skinner	13		2. Kyle Turris	11
	3. Patrick Marleau	13		3. Mark Streit	9
	4. Logan Couture	11		4. Magnus Paajarvi	9
	5. Joe Thornton	11		5. Cody Franson	8
Wins		W	Goals Against average (5+ GP)		GAA
	1. Sergei Bobrovsky	8		1. Pekka Rinne	1.59
	2. Pekka Rinne	8		2. Jimmy Howard	1.86
	3. Antti Niemi	7		3. Roberto Luongo	1.91
	4. Marc-Andre Fleury	6		4. Sergei Bobrovsky	2.00
	5. Jonas Hiller	6		5. Antti Niemi	2.03
Save Percentage (5+ GP)		SV%	Shutouts		SO
	1. Pekka Rinne	.946%		1. Sergei Bobrovsky	2
	2. Sergei Bobrovsky	.940%		2. Cam Ward	1
	3. Roberto Luongo	.940%		3. Marc-Andre Fleury	1
	4. Jimmy Howard	.934%		4. Ilya Bryzgalov	1
	5. Antti Niemi	.931%		5. Pekka Rinne	1

Third round preview:

West:

(6) San Jose VS (8) Nashville - Prediction, Nashville in 7

East:

(1) Carolina VS (4) Toronto - Prediction, Carolina in 6



A look ahead to the match-up against Carolina:

NHL League Leaders - Updated: May 16, 2014
Toronto's leading scorers (forwards)		PTS	Carolina's leading scorers (forwards)		PTS
	1. Rick Nash	10		1. Eric Staal	19
	2. Phil Kessel	10		2. Jeff Skinner	13
	3. Magnus Paajarvi	8		3. Jussi Jokinen	8
	4. Kyle Turris	7		4. Tuomo Ruutu	7
	5. Mike Ribeiro	6		5. Zac Dalpe	7
Toronto's leading scorers (defense)		PTS	Carolina's leading scorers (defense)		PTS
	1. Mark Streit	7		1. Derek Joslin	7
	2. Luke Schenn	5		2. Joni Pitkanen	6
	3. Cody Franson	4		3. Joseph Corvo	4
	4. Theo Peckham	4		4. Jamie Mcbain	3
	5. Marc-Andre Bergeron	3		5. Tim Gleason	2
Toronto's Goaltenders (Bobrovsky)		Starter	Carolina's goaltenders (Ward)		Starter
	1. Wins	8		1. Wins	6
	2. Losses	2		2. Losses	2
	3. Goals Against Average	2.00		3. Goals Against Average	2.23
	4. Save Percentage	.940%		4. Save Percentage	.962
	5. Shutouts	2		5. Shutouts	1
Toronto's goaltenders (Mason)		Back up	Carolina's goaltenders (Peters)		Back up
	1. Wins	0		1. Wins	2
	2. Losses	0		2. Losses	0
	3. Goals Against Average	0		3. Goals Against Average	0.99
	4. Save Percentage	0		4. Save Percentage	.920
	5. Shutouts	0		5. Shutouts	0

Keys to victory:


If they are able to frustrate the bountiful Staal and Skinner then Toronto may be able to suffocate the Hurricanes into defeat. If not this may be a quick exit for Toronto.

Prediction: Carolina in 6

[Dynasty]

Re: Pride, hustle, heart. An NHL 12 Leafs BAGM

Game one at Carolina

Pre game interview with coach Gilmour:

This is going to take an entirely different approach then our previous match ups. We have been pouring over video of the Hurricanes, just as I’m sure they have been doing.

After review I believe that our greatest asset will be our defence and our larger skill guys, were going to need to use our size and strength to our advantage here against Carolina and that starts with guys like Rick Nash, Magnus Paajarvi, Kyle Beach, Viktor Stalberg up front and ends ultimately with the league’s best hitter this season, Luke Schenn.

If these guys step up and use their big bodies and physical game and impose themselves onto the Carolina forwards and defence I think we can pull this out, it’s going to be a hard long battle but we can do it.

As long as Bob can continue his excellent play that he has given us, we can hold off the high powered Carolina offense.



Schenn sends Staal a notice: Ain't nothin' for free here son

Toronto Maple Leafs at Carolina Hurricanes
May 16, 2014 1 2 3 F TOR (8-2-0) 1 0 1 2 CAR (8-2-0) 1 0 0 1 Three Stars Sergei Bobrovsky 1.00 GAA .977 SV% 44 saves Cam Ward 2.03 GAA .929 SV% 28 saves Zach Boychuk 1 goal 3 hits 6 shots	Team Stats Comparison TOR CAR Shots on Goal 28 44 Hits 27 22 Faceoffs Won-Lost 14 18 Penalty Minutes 4:00 0 Power Plays Converted 0 1 Power Play Opportunities 0 2 Time on Attack 4:47 6:17
Scoring Summary FIRST PERIOD CAR 2:06 - Z. Boychuk (2), (D. Joslin, T. Ruutu) TOR 8:12 - Rick Nash (4), (Kyle Turrs) THIRD PERIOD TOR 5:59 - Kyle Beach (3), (J. Abdelkader, Paul Gaustad)
Toronto Maple Leafs - Goalies GOALIES SHOTS SAVES SV % GAA Sergei Bobrovsky 44 43 98% 1.00
Toronto Maple Leafs - Skaters SKATERS TOI G A +/- SOG PIM Paul Gaustad 8:47 0 1 1 4 0 Rick Nash 21:26 1 0 1 6 0 Justin Abdelkader 11:35 0 1 1 1 0 Kyle Turris 22:56 0 1 1 0 0 Kyle Beach 8:30 1 0 1 5 0
Carolina Hurricanes - Goalies GOALIES SHOTS SAVES SV % GAA Cam Ward 28 26 93% 2.03
Carolina Hurricanes - Skaters SKATERS TOI G A +/- SOG PIM T. Ruutu 16:40 0 1 -1 2 0 D. Joslin 16:17 0 1 -1 2 0 Z. Boychuk 11:17 1 0 1 0 6

Nash opens the scoring for Toronto by crushing a one timer past Cam Ward.

Post game interview with Kyle Beach:

Haha yeah, that goal was the best thing to come off my *** in a long time but we got lucky tonight because of it, not that I’m going to turn that away or something but still.

We got out played tonight and our D and Bob held us in the game, we got lucky and it happened to work, that was a really tough game now we just have to wait on word about Theo.

As if the tension wasn’t high enough, when Nodl hit Theo and he went down hard everyone just kinda stared, hoping he would get back up, we had to pick him up and help him off and he wasn't talking to us at all, really seemed to be out of it, hopefully he is going to be okay, we need him.



Schenn continues to dole out the harsness


Beach uses the bubble to score

[Dynasty]

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Injury update:

D Theo Peckham was helped off the ice last night in Carolina just before the second period ended. Peckham took a devastating but clean hit from Carolina forward Tuomo Ruutu.

Peckham was taken immediately to hospital as he was unresponsive to trainers and it was discovered via x-ray that Peckham fractured his Collarbone as well as suffering what is being called a mild concussion.

Team doctors have stated that Peckham will be out for the next 7-8 weeks depending on the concussion, which means he will miss the remainder of the playoffs with the Toronto Maple Leafs, no matter how long they last.

D Mike Weaver, who has been traveling with the team all season as the seventh defenseman will be activated and put on the third pairing with Marc-Andre Bergeron. D Kurtis Foster will move into Peckham's spot on the second line with Cody Franson.

While Weaver isn’t nearly as physical as Peckham is he proved himself to not be a defensive liability earlier in the season when he played a stretch of roughly 36 games while covering multiple injuries on the Toronto squad. Weaver won't get them many points and he won't go out of his way to crush an opposing forward, he will keep them to the outside and play a very sound defensive game.

[Dynasty]

Re: Pride, hustle, heart. An NHL 12 Leafs BAGM

Game two at Carolina

Hello fans and readers, for TSN I am hockey inside Bob McKenzie.

Most people have given the Carolina Hurricanes the nod in this series and believe they will advance, much to the ire of Leafs fans everywhere, but I’m going to give this one to the Leafs.

The reason why I think the Leafs will ultimately prevail in this series is they are a bigger more physical hockey team, with a strong defence and offense, combined with nothing short of spectacular goaltending that Bobrovsky has been providing up to this point, even though Carolina is the highest scoring team, and by a fair margin this post season I really believe Toronto will be able to silence those big guns, or at least muffle them.

There are a few factors to consider here, with the Loss of Theo Peckham, D man Mike Weaver will be stepping back into the line up. Now Weaver is solid defensively and he proved that in the 36 games he logged during the regular season as Toronto's 7th defence man and go to guy if injury cropped up.

The difference between Weaver and Peckham, and it's a large one is physical play. Now Weaver doesn't necessarily shy away from the body, he just doesn’t go out of his way to hammer anyone if he doesn’t see the overt need to do so, the loss is large but not over whelming and I believe will be covered by the overlap of big body strong guys this club posses all the way through out their line up.

As the season progressed here in Toronto more and more people began to see how excellent this combination of size, grit and talent really is, and now in the playoffs faced against a team that on paper, should calk walk over Toronto, it is proving to be the diamond in the ruff.

Now on the flip side of things Carolina has to make use of the bigger bodies in their line up as well to at least force entry into those hard areas of the ice and make space for some of their smaller skilled forwards, if Skinner and Staal need to have a series of their life, it's this one, I truly believe that Hurricanes coach Paul Maurice knows the potential for disaster that this Toronto team retains, not to mention if the Canes go down 2-0 tonight.

Whichever way this series ends up going, it's going to be a trench war of body pounding, fight for every inch for both teams, sure Toronto wants to play that way, I just don’t see the Canes getting away from it, not only are they matched for speed but Toronto also has the skill to hurt you on the score board.

For TSN I am hockey insider Bob McKenzie.


Pre game interview with coach Gilmour:

I think the strongest message to the guys this morning was patience, and stick to the plan, if we can execute those two things tonight then we will force Carolina into a position where they have to fight for everything they get and that’s a battle we have won many times before, and it's a battle we can win here in game two.

These guys have had an easy time getting to this point, they weren’t banged up and didn't have to play a high stakes physical game, I think we pushed them back on their heels in game one there with our in your face game and capped that off with skilled moves and plays.

Don’t get me wrong here, if we had any other goalie other then Sergei in net our ship was sunk, he has provided stellar play no matter the situation on the ice and the guys don’t even look over their shoulder at him, they know he’s there, they know he’s ready and they know he is going to make the saves when we need him to.

The guys are going into this game confident and hungry, each and every one of them.

To Loose Theo at this time really hurts us, don’t let that escape you. But at the same time Weaves did a bang up job during the season while he replaced multiple people who were injured, he played 36 very solid defensive hockey and that’s exactly what we need from him right now

Toronto Maple Leafs at Carolina Hurricanes
May 18, 2014 1 2 3 F TOR (9-2-0) 1 1 1 3 CAR (8-3-0) 1 1 0 2 Three Stars Anthony Stewart 2 assists 6 hits +2 Nick Leddy 2 assists 2 hits +2 Sergei Bobrovsky 2.00 GAA .926 SV% 27 saves	Team Stats Comparison TOR CAR Shots on Goal 33 27 Hits 28 30 Faceoffs Won-Lost 12 19 Penalty Minutes 2:00 2:00 Power Plays Converted 1 0 Power Play Opportunities 1 1 Time on Attack 4:04 4:15
Scoring Summary FIRST PERIOD TOR 11:01 - Paul Gaustad (2), (Kurtis Foster, Cody Franson) CAR 12:12 - D. Joslin (2), (N. Leddy, A. Stewart) SECOND PERIOD CAR 4:59 - A. Nodl (1), (N. Leddy, A. Stewart) TOR 11:57 - Magnus Paajarvi (4), (Nazem Kadri) THIRD PERIOD TOR 18:56 - Rick Nash (5), (Phil Kessel, Luke Schenn)
Toronto Maple Leafs - Goalies GOALIES SHOTS SAVES SV % GAA Sergei Bobrovsky 27 25 93% 2.00
Toronto Maple Leafs - Skaters SKATERS TOI G A +/- SOG PIM Kurtis Foster 20:26 0 1 -1 1 0 Paul Gaustad 11:27 1 0 1 1 2:00 Rick Nash 23:17 1 0 -1 7 0 Magnus Paajarvi 15:21 1 0 1 7 0 Nazem Kadri 14:07 0 1 1 1 0 Phil Kessel 22:10 0 1 -1 8 0 Cody Franson 22:15 0 1 0 0 0 Luke Schenn 22:41 0 1 0 1 0
Carolina Hurricanes - Goalies GOALIES SHOTS SAVES SV % GAA Cam Ward 33 30 91% 3.02
Carolina Hurricanes - Skaters SKATERS TOI G A +/- SOG PIM A. Stewart 18:59 0 2 2 1 0 N. Leddy 16:17 0 2 2 0 0 D. Joslin 17:08 1 0 2 3 0 A. Nodl 11:34 1 0 2 4 0

Gaustad fires a wrister that somehow fools Ward

Post game interview with Eric Staal:

No, we have to be better out there, plain and simple. We got this far by playing our game and now we being dragged into a slug fest and that's not where we need to go.

Yeah it's been a frustrating couple of games for us (Skinner and Staal held pointless) but we need to find space out there, were letting their close quarter game suffocate us and we need to be more creative and get open, find the quiet areas of the ice and make them pay.

We lost both our home games here, this is supposed to be our strength but that doesn't matter now, we need to go into Toronto and beat them, we have been close and they got lucky a couple times in both games so we just need to keep it up and the bounce will go our way, there’s no time for mulling it over or hindsight, got to look forward and focus on what we need to do out there, then get it done.



Paajarvi walks out from the corner and burys one far side past Ward


***Note: I don't know what happend to the replay of Nash's goal, was pretty sure I saved it but, geuss not. Sorry guys.***

[Tazer19]

Re: Pride, hustle, heart. An NHL 12 Leafs BAGM

Sitting in the drivers seat after stealing both on the road to start the series. Both of those games could of went either way.

[johnnyrocks]

Re: Pride, hustle, heart. An NHL 12 Leafs BAGM

Wow, taking 2 games already, on the road. That's going to definitely take their energy down. Make them play like boys.

Win the stanley cup. I think you can take out the Carolina Hurricanes for sure.

[Dynasty]

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Game three in Toronto

Pre game interview with Coach Gilmour:

This one is all about boxing out and giving no one the space they need to do anything but fall to the ice after a good hard check. As always we need to key on Staal and Skinner and force the puck away from those two guys, if we lapse in this Carolina can easily push back into this series and that isn't something were going to let happen.

Were in our own barn tonight and we need to take advantage of that, feed off the crowd and give them a good show.

Carolina Hurricanes at Toronto Maple Leafs
May 20, 2014 1 2 3 F CAR (8-4-0) 0 1 0 1 TOR (10-2-0) 4 0 0 4 Three Stars Sergei Bobrovsky 1.00 GAA .968 SV% 31 saves Paul Gaustad 1 goal 1 shot +2 Magnus Paajarvi 1 goal 4 hits 2 shots	Team Stats Comparison CAR TOR Shots on Goal 31 22 Hits 30 25 Faceoffs Won-Lost 20 17 Penalty Minutes 3:00 4:00 Power Plays Converted 0 0 Power Play Opportunities 1 2 Time on Attack 4:50 4:18
Scoring Summary FIRST PERIOD TOR 5:18 - Magnus Paajarvi (5), (Nazem Kadri, Mike Ribeiro) TOR 7:47 - Paul Gaustad (3), (Unassisted) TOR 10:02 - Kyle Beach (4), (Mark Streit) TOR 14:11 - Kyle Turris (4), (Marc-Andre Bergeron, Mike Weaver) SECOND PERIOD CAR 15:28 - T. Ruutu (3), (J. Skinner, J. Corvo)
Carolina Hurricanes - Goalies GOALIES SHOTS SAVES SV % GAA Cam Ward 22 18 82% 4.00
Carolina Hurricanes - Skaters SKATERS TOI G A +/- SOG PIM J. Corvo 22:49 0 1 -2 0 0 T. Ruutu 21:29 1 0 -1 3 0 J. Skinner 19:12 0 1 0 2 0
Toronto Maple Leafs - Goalies GOALIES SHOTS SAVES SV % GAA Sergei Bobrovsky 31 30 97% 1.00
Toronto Maple Leafs - Skaters SKATERS TOI G A +/- SOG PIM Paul Gaustad 9:13 1 0 2 1 0 Mike Ribeiro 20:48 0 1 0 1 0 Magnus Paajarvi 18:47 1 0 0 2 0 Mike Weaver 17:09 0 1 0 1 2:00 Mark Streit 26:45 0 1 0 0 0 Kyle Turris 16:25 1 0 1 2 0 Marc-Andre Bergeron 16:09 0 1 1 0 0 Nazem Kadri 22:14 0 1 0 2 0 Kyle Beach 6:35 1 0 2 2 0

Ribeiro, Kadri and Paajarvi show off some offensive excellence

Post game interview with Marc-Andre Bergeron:

Well simply put, they came out in the first looking tired and slow. The guys seen that and jumped all over them, putting in four first period goals.

That really took the wind out of their sails and we just played a close checking game after that really, it was an easy win and we will take that. We have battled hard to get to this point and we will take all the easy wins any team wants to throw us.


Gaustad pokes the puck for a clear cut breakaway on Ward


***Note: I lost connection to EA server so I couldnt upload the last two goals scored***

[Dynasty]

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Sitting in the drivers seat after stealing both on the road to start the series. Both of those games could of went either way.

Wow, taking 2 games already, on the road. That's going to definitely take their energy down. Make them play like boys.

Win the stanley cup. I think you can take out the Carolina Hurricanes for sure.

Thanks guys, those first two games were really hard wins, tight games all the way but the third in Toronto was over in the first period

[bthomp05]

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Already 3 games up, way to go. I hear Stanley Calling, they are already preparing on front st....

[Dynasty]

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Already 3 games up, way to go. I hear Stanley Calling, they are already preparing on front st....

Thanks bt. The first two were as I expected really tough games to win, but the third was a breeze. If they come out in the fourth game like that I don't see us losing.

I hope they come back with a strong game.

[bthomp05]

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I don't. haha. GO LEAFS GO..

[johnnyrocks]

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Awesome! I think the leafs fans are the greatest because they stick to their team, and they hope for the best, unlike bandwagon canuck fans..

[Dynasty]

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Game four in Toronto

Pre game interview with coach Gilmour:

This one I think is more about controlling our own emotions than anything else, we got to make sure we don’t take dumb penalties away from the play and we don't get drawn into extra penalties in scrums.

We got them down 3-0 and we’ve been in this position before already, everyone knows what they have to do and who we have to eliminate now it's time to execute.

Carolina Hurricanes at Toronto Maple Leafs
May 22, 2014 1 2 3 F CAR (8-5-0) 2 1 1 5 TOR (11-2-0) 1 2 1 4 Three Stars Anthony Stewart 2 assists 3 hits +2 Joni Pitkanen 1 goal 3 hits +3 Kyle Beach 2 assists 1 hit 2 shots	Team Stats Comparison CAR TOR Shots on Goal 32 40 Hits 26 40 Faceoffs Won-Lost 18 24 Penalty Minutes 2:00 0 Power Plays Converted 0 0 Power Play Opportunities 0 1 Time on Attack 5:00 6:45
Scoring Summary FIRST PERIOD TOR 2:43 - Phil Kessel (8), (unassisted) CAR 12:37 - D. Bowman (3), (D. Joslin, A. Stewart) CAR 15:57 - J. Tlusty (3), (T. Ruutu) SECOND PERIOD CAR 1:36 - T. Gleason (2), (J, Jokinen, J. Corvo) TOR 8:45 - Marc-Andre Bergeron (1), (M. Weaver, K. Beach) TOR 19:53 - Rick Nash (6), (Kyle Beach) THIRD PERIOD TOR 4:15 - Magnus Paajarvi (6), (Kyle Turris, Nazem Kadri) CAR 5:56 - J. Pitkanen (1), (A. Stewart) OVERTIME CAR 17:05 - Z. Dalpe (2), (J. Cheechoo, Z. Boychuk)
Carolina Hurricanes - Goalies GOALIES SHOTS SAVES SV % GAA cam Ward 40 36 90% 3.11
Carolina Hurricanes - Skaters SKATERS TOI G A +/- SOG PIM A. Stewart 19:02 0 2 3 0 2:00 J. Corvo 27:06 0 1 -3 3 0 T. Gleason 32:05 1 0 -3 3 0 J. Jokinen 25:32 0 1 -2 2 0 J. Pitkanen 25:32 1 0 3 1 0 T. Ruutu 25:09 0 1 0 2 0 J. Tlusty 21:07 1 0 0 2 0 D. Joslin 23:04 0 1 1 0 0 Z. Boychuk 15:38 0 1 1 2 0 D. Bowman 13:49 1 0 2 2 0 Z. Dalpe 13:27 1 0 1 4 0 J. Cheechoo 16:14 0 1 1 3 0
Toronto Maple Leafs - Goalies GOALIES SHOTS SAVES SV % GAA Sergei Bobrovsky 32 27 84% 3.89
Toronto Maple Leafs - Skaters SKATERS TOI G A +/- SOG PIM Kyle Beach 15:50 0 2 0 2 0 Rick Nash 24:32 1 0 0 5 0 Magnus Paajarvi 19:37 1 0 0 6 0 Mike Weaver 19:04 0 1 -2 0 0 Kyle Turris 23:44 0 1 0 1 0 Marc-Andre Bergeron 21:12 1 0 -2 1 0 Nazem Kadri 20:31 0 1 -1 2 0 Phil Kessel 20:26 1 0 -1 5 0

Phil Kessel goes coast to coast and snaps a low wrister beating Ward

Post game interview with Sergei Bobrovsky:

This game was all on me, I lost my net a lot and had trouble tracking the pucks, let a lot of rebounds out that I normally don't.

The guys played well enough in front of me and they gave me goals to work with but I just couldn’t hold the line for them this time, so were heading back to Carolina for the next game and we need to focus on that now and prepare for a tough game.


Bergeron rips a slapper past Ward, netting his first of the playoffs


Paajarvi uses a screen and snaps one past Ward


Nash finds his favourite spot in the slot and rips one past Ward

[Tazer19]

Re: Pride, hustle, heart. An NHL 12 Leafs BAGM

Ugh, bound to take one. No time to panic, go back on the road and take care of business.