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Penguins @ Leafs - Nov. 3rd, 7:30pm - Amazon Prime

ZBBM said:
We also need to keep in mind that the reason the Dubas/Keefe playstyle "doesn't work" is because of the BS refereeing the NHL allows to exist in the playoffs. For some inscrutable reason, they allow, even encourage, a brand of hockey that is more akin to organized muggings than skill-focused. It's horseshit up and down the line. Remember, when Dubas came in with Babs the model was the puck possession Wings Cup teams. You could put those squads on the ice today against Florida and they probably wouldn't win. But hey! Sam Bennett just elbowed Datsyuk out of the playoffs and that's REAL hockey.
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They lost to Montreal and Columbus too, who were not goon squads the way the other Atlantic teams the Leafs have washed out against. The playoff 'rules' have been maybe the most consistent thing about the NHL.
 
Bender said:
Funny how we're talking about the team like they can't score but they're actually a pretty high flying offense in terms of goals scored, and I can guarantee you Berube doesn't condone the defensive play he's seen.
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I was a little surprised to learn today that the Leafs have the most 5-on-5 goals in the league so far this season, and Nylander leads all players in 5-on-5 points (with JT and Knies tied for 2nd with a bunch of other players).

If their PP was even kinda working things would be a lot calmer in Leafs-land (overall defence would still be a problem of course).
 
CarltonTheBear said:
I was a little surprised to learn today that the Leafs have the most 5-on-5 goals in the league so far this season, and Nylander leads all players in 5-on-5 points (with JT and Knies tied for 2nd with a bunch of other players).

If their PP was even kinda working things would be a lot calmer in Leafs-land (overall defence would still be a problem of course).
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First in 5v5 goals for. 31st in 5v5 goals against.
 
OldTimeHockey said:
I think it's a combo of inconsistent goaltending and very poor O to D transition by the team. They give up odd person rush after odd person rush. It's actually mind boggling how fast they make other teams look.
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The entire team has looked out of sorts. Not a goalie issue but they haven't helped the cause much.

The third period last night they looked great, Stolarz included. How much of that had to do with Malkin and Crosby being old and gassed, I'm not sure.
 
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