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I don't think it's strategy. Early 1st round games are often a little more wide open. Teams are often still working on transitioning to the more typical playoff style hockey we're used to. That's why we often see big goal totals. Things usually tighten up around game 3 or 4. Expect that to...

Can't ease up against McDavid or he'll takeover like he did last night. Hope LA learned their lesson.

Matthews skating right past Batheron's attempts to get to him after the crosscheck was pretty good, too.

Yup. Don't give guys like this any extra attention. Treat them just like any other player and skate away when they try to goad you into things. Drives them nuts and gets them off their game. Sure, maybe you put a little extra oomph into finishing a check on him, but that's it. No targeting, no...

Probably just a maintenance day. He's probably a little sore, but looked no worse for wear as the game ended.

Overall, I don't think the Leafs brought their A game last night. They still played well and definitely had the better chances through the first 40, but they didn't take control of the game like they are capable of doing when they really click. They gave up more in the 3rd, but part of the was...

of course. Ottawa had the puck more tonight, but they rarely felt dangerous with it. A few good chances that stood out, but the rest was all outside.

Ottawa imploding.

That’s a 6 pack for the boys!

Or, do that.

Gotta expect some pushback. Now, shut it down.

These starting the period power plays are the worst.

that wasn’t the score after two

Typical early 1st round call against the trailing team. By game 3, those plays will be ignored again.

Nah. Chuckles went, too.

sens really to cross check, huh?

sens had the puck more, which isn’t ideal, but Leafs did a really good job keeping them to the outside

I recognize the names, but they certainly don’t come with a poor reputation .

Looks like they want to give the Marlies the best shot at winning. Murray seems to represent that, so good chance he stays down until they’re eliminated.