2017 Playoff Watch

[CarltonTheBear]

He likes money too much for that. If home ice is on the line, they'll be expected to go for it.

His massive inferiority complex vs. cash? I honestly don't know.

Worst case is Boston loses to Washington, then Sens have locked up home ice, and we'll see their version of Garett Sparks in net, and Johnny BeerleagueGuy on defense.

You mean this guy?

 

[Zee]

He likes money too much for that. If home ice is on the line, they'll be expected to go for it.

His massive inferiority complex vs. cash? I honestly don't know.

Worst case is Boston loses to Washington, then Sens have locked up home ice, and we'll see their version of Garett Sparks in net, and Johnny BeerleagueGuy on defense.

You mean this guy?

Yes, 6 of them.  Ottawa might also pull the goalie with 10 minutes left if they're ahead.

 

[Kin]

Apparently Price is starting tonight for the Canadians despite their spot being locked up.

 

[louisstamos]

Apparently Price is starting tonight for the Canadians despite their spot being locked up.

Don't want him to get cold before the playoffs! 

 

[WhatIfGodWasALeaf]

I feel so filthy cheering for the Habs tonight.

 

[Britishbulldog]

As I mentioned before: I am happy for the Leafs to play Washington.  Let's see we stack up.

 

[mr grieves]

Meh. They've needed a win for two games now, have two more to get one (or even a single point). It's not a terrible position to be in. They're still in control of their own fate and learning how to play under pressure, to close something out.

 

[Zee]

I feel so filthy cheering for the Habs tonight.

I'll never cheer for the Habs despite the situation. In 1979 I was going for Russia when they played Montreal in the new year's game. This was at the height of the cold war when everyone thought Russia was the Boogeyman.

 

[LuncheonMeat]

I feel so filthy cheering for the Habs tonight.

Go Habs!!  :-X

And you are filthy.

 

[bustaheims]

I'll never cheer for the Habs despite the situation. In 1979 I was going for Russia when they played Montreal in the new year's game. This was at the height of the cold war when everyone thought Russia was the Boogeyman.

I see it less as cheering for the Habs, and more as hoping for the best situation for the Leafs. And, since the Habs can't change their position in the standings or their 1st round opponent, any points they get are entirely meaningless.

 

[Zee]

I'll never cheer for the Habs despite the situation. In 1979 I was going for Russia when they played Montreal in the new year's game. This was at the height of the cold war when everyone thought Russia was the Boogeyman.

I see it less as cheering for the Habs, and more as hoping for the best situation for the Leafs. And, since the Habs can't change their position in the standings or their 1st round opponent, any points they get are entirely meaningless.

I don't want any help from the Habs, the Leafs can get in with a win all by themselves.

 

[rdowdall]

For the Leafs to blow this, they would have to end the season with their worst losing streak of the year, 4 games where they get less than 2 points.  If that happens, I don't think I can handle it given the amazing run they've had this year. 

No, I don't think that will happen (Leafs losing the next three).  In fact, they'll win against the Lightning because Babcock won't let them lose.  After being displeased with his players efforts against the Capitals, one can bet the Leafs will be in finer form come Thursday.

There's a playoff spot to clinch at stake.  This Tampa game represents their best chance of the two remaining (Pittsburgh, Columbus) to win it.

I'm optimistic. 

I've gotten my second wind this afternoon.  After thinking about it I think the Leafs win at least 1 if not 2 of the remaining 3 games.  This team won't fold like past Leafs have done.

I keep running between optimism and downright gloom and doom.

Of course, my son thinks I'm crazy and there's no way they are not making it too the playoffs. He hasn't been disappointed as many times as I have. :-\

nothing i can say can stop you from feeling that way ...though apparently even if the leafs lost all three games they'd still have a 66% chance of making it ...but i will say if you've been following this team you know it won't fail for the same reasons.  when is the last time you saw a leaf team that played that strong in the month of march...while the games still meant something.  this team is far from perfect but this tractor trailer looks to be driving nowhere near a cliff.  I strongly believe that they're making the playoffs...hopefully that's settled tonight

I know. Unfortunately I'm always worst case scenario first.

https://open.spotify.com/track/2rizacJSyD9S1IQUxUxnsK

It's a song by the Chainsmokers called "All we know".  An excerpt of the lyrics:

We're falling apart, still we hold together
We've passed the end, so we chase forever
'Cause this is all we know
This feeling's all we know

Seems appropriate.

 

[PrestigeWorldwide]

3 points up with 2 to play?  I'm not worried.

Same. I would have preferred being in the Atlantic field but oh well.

Really, you're not worried?

Tampa plays Montreal and Buffalo
NYI plays New Jersey and Ottawa

Islanders play their two games on back-to-back nights so I would say that they are unlikely to win both.

I think that Tampa is the one to be concerned about. If they pull off the win against Montreal, I would be surprised if they lost to Buffalo.

On the other side, with both Pittsburgh and Columbus locked for their playoff ranking, maybe they take their foot off the gas to rest some key players?
Man, this is uncomfortably close! C'mon Leafs! They need Andersen to steal one of these games.

Really.  I don't think they are going to lose 4 in a row, and 3 in a row at home.

I mean, think about it.  If they were down 3 points with 2 to play and chasing 2 different teams, how confident would you be that they would get in?  I suspect, not very.  Just reverse that feeling.

I think what makes it a bit different is that there are two teams chasing with very similar situations and two chances for the Leafs to get beat out.  Hopefully this is all moot after Saturday night.

If the Leafs continue to falter down the stretch, if we look at the situation, my assumption is that TB beats Buffalo and NYI beats NJ, so it would come down to whether TB can beat MTL with Price in net and whether NYI can beat OTT.  Definitely scoreboard watching tonight...

 

[Guru Tugginmypuddah]

Stupid Habs are stupid. 2-0 TB at the end of the first.

 

[Bill_Berg]

Stupid Habs are stupid. 2-0 TB at the end of the first.

They're doing it on purpose cause they're stupid jerks.

 

[Captain Canuck]

Stupid Habs are stupid. 2-0 TB at the end of the first.

They're doing it on purpose cause they're stupid jerks.

Thanks for nothing you bunch of pea soup eaters! 

 

[jdh1]

I got faith the Leafs will win their game tomorrow and Sunday and play Ottawa in the playoffs.

 

[Bender]

I don't know why they don't place Leivo somewhere. They need goals and he's scored them.

 

[Zee]

I hope all of you that actually supported the Habs for a win last night feel dirty and ashamed today

 

[McGarnagle]

I hope all of you that actually supported the Habs for a win last night feel dirty and ashamed today

You know, I thought about rooting for the habs last night, but there just isn't enough soap in the world to get that stank off.